Songs About Giving Thanks
21 November 2025 - 46 minsHosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit a Sound Opinions classic— Songs About Giving Thanks. The hosts will share some of their favorite songs in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, and they'll hear selections from the production staff.
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Featured Songs:
Natalie Merchant, "Kind and Generous," Ophelia, Elektra, 1998
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