There have been plenty of songs over the years about giving thanks. The odd pairing of Led Zeppelin and Dido both had big songs named ‘Thank You,’ while ZZ Top and Bonnie Raitt personalized things with their versions of a tune entitled ‘I Thank You.’ Alanis Morissette left a couple letters off with her song ‘Thank U’ (and coincidentally also completely left off her clothes throughout a somewhat infamous video for the song), while ever-soulful Otis Redding stretched it out slightly with ‘I Want To Thank You.’ And, never one to adhere to standards, the incomparable Sly Stone basically expressed appreciation in Sly & The Family Stone’s own language with ‘Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)’ – and yes, that is the actual title.

But I’m going to try to funkify the holiday just a bit, and give the Thanksgiving honor to the eternally praiseworthy Earth, Wind & Fire, with their 1975 classic simply identified as ‘Gratitude.’

Happy Funken Thanksgiving, all.