Alice's Restaurant - Original 1967 Recording

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From Arlo Guthrie's same-titled album, released by Reprise.

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@bridgetgroce4634 2 жыл бұрын

My Dad suffers from dementia, and I put a guitar in his hands, hoping for something to spur a memory. This is the first thing he started playing. I have - and will - always love this song. ❤

@AzureSku11 Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@williambowers4903 Жыл бұрын

That is amazing! Thank you for sharing that! Alzheimer's and dementia has affected many people I love and my heart goes out to you.

@Plzunitewtruth2 Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@libertyprime7911 Жыл бұрын

When we first learned to play this, it was "Chesterfields these days, they're so hard to find."

@m74796 Жыл бұрын

It's all about memories

@williambowers4903 2 жыл бұрын

My grandfather would listen to this every Thanksgiving when i was a kid. At least twice. The last 3 Thanksgivings he was alive we lived in a different state, but, he would call me and we would listen to it together. 30 minute long distance phone calls in the 80's cost extra, but, it was worth it. My parents never complained. They knew I needed that every year. Now every year I listen to this and I can almost smell the pall malls in the air mixing with grandma's cooking and hear the squeak of his wheelchair as it moved forward. He would always put his arm around me and say, "Bill, it doesn't get any better than this. " He was right. Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I hope love and peace finds you well.

@CTMudman 2 жыл бұрын

A great memory. My best bud had to make sure that he was by the radio to catch this tune on Thanksgiving. WPLR FM in New Haven would always play it. I miss that guy. Happy Thanksgiving friend.

@angelafields8319 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving, Bill, to you and yours.

@hello-ox5rf 2 жыл бұрын

Kid, Happy Thanksgiving

@davidnelson833 2 жыл бұрын

I love that this song spans generations. I, too, have listened to this tune every Thanksgiving for a few decades.

@denisadellinger4543 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't get any better than this.

@professortomato4143 7 ай бұрын

My father would play this record every thanksgiving with me, my mother and three older brothers while we all helped cook. 30 years later the family is almost completely broken up, parents divorced, brothers don’t speak to each other. I’m 36 now and my father and I are the last ones that still listen every year. It’s amazing how important this silly song is to so many people, myself included. Thanksgiving is on its way folks, remember to cherish every good moment.

@futuremartillo 7 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving

@professortomato4143 7 ай бұрын

@@futuremartilloyou too :)

@amandabeccue105 7 ай бұрын

My mom's name was Alice, she died August 22nd of this year; we would listen to this song every Thanksgiving since I was just a kid. I'm in my room listening to it, for her.

@suzpro8165 7 ай бұрын

You need to call them brothers and go "You can get anything you want at Alice's Restaurant....excepting Alice"....and then "walk out'!:) Life is too short for funk and nonsense.:( It is too bad some siblings of ours are like that.

@Hollylivengood 7 ай бұрын

@futuremartillo It's the song of a generation. The movie of the same name very accurately depicts the end of our fantasies of the age of Aquarius. Arlo was a second generation musician of songs for the people.

@seabirdjim 7 ай бұрын

Playing my 50 + year old vinyl record of this wonderful recording several times today, Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023. I’m 73 now. Been listening to it for many Thanksgivings. Brings back a lot of memories. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Enjoy your time with family and dear friends.

@debbywatson7217 7 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️ Happy Thanksgiving!!

@randybong5578 7 ай бұрын

One of my oldest, tattered cover but I love it to this day. PEACE

@donjacobson8218 Ай бұрын

Well I'm a year older and always loved this "golden " song from '67. Might have something to do with the protests at the time !! Love yah all !!

@nbenefiel 7 күн бұрын

I’m 73. I finally gave n and bought the CD. My old vinyl is worn out.

@carolmorgan8304 3 жыл бұрын

I made my kids listen to this every year on Thanksgiving, for about 45 years. They groaned and rolled their eyes. But every year, on Thanksgiving, they make their kids listen to it.

@adambreaux8856 3 жыл бұрын

My uncle made me listen to it and drink a beer at noon every Thanksgiving no matter where we were and I thank him everyday for it

@Honery12 3 жыл бұрын

My mother-in-law used to play it super loud every year. My husband & I divorced this year, but I’m going to start my own tradition of playing it.

@sarajohns5347 3 жыл бұрын

@@Honery12 😂😂👍

@t-dog9319 3 жыл бұрын

My grandpa made me listen to this

@jimmydeakins3701 3 жыл бұрын

Same here ! I am 50 years old, and can remember only one , before this. My son is 7, and said, we get to listen to that awesome Thanksgiving song, on the way to Mamaw's !

@davidlunsford7044 3 жыл бұрын

Not officially thanksgiving until you hear this

@ronschneiberg5793 3 жыл бұрын

David this from Ken Payne, love it, no Thanksgiving, untill I have this song, and also 4th of July without Sandy, by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band!

@japrodz6680 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha my dad sent this to me

@winritzert3310 3 жыл бұрын

family tradition

@male1ea.standardissue151 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving to all listening today.....and any other day.

@XxBlueDream04200 3 жыл бұрын

My dad always played this every year for thanksgiving. Now I'm grown and have my own kids and wife and here we are 2020 and I'm keeping the tradition for whatever reason idk XD

@ssg11b71 8 ай бұрын

Many don't realize the reason that this song became a Thanksgiving tradition. It was played on a lot of rock/folk radio stations on thanksgiving day. The DJs picked this song because it was so long, and it gave them time to eat whatever plate of food someone brought them, before they had to change the record.

@broncoman3864 7 ай бұрын

I live in CT and years ago one of the local radio stations played this song for hours

@shugamagnollia 7 ай бұрын

Certainly was considerate of Arlo to create this song for all the DJs Lol.

@randiD123 7 ай бұрын

WDVE in Pittsburgh always plays this at 12 on Thanksgiving Day every year

@janeelliott1548 7 ай бұрын

WBCN in Boston played it every Thanksgiving. Arlo's voice is just captivating. And his humor! We are dying laughing here. Happy Thanksgiving all.

@hollyharps 7 ай бұрын

Nothing to do with the song being set at Thanksgiving?

@_215Juice 7 ай бұрын

Here we are back again guys and gals! It's been a crazy year but I hope everyone is doing the best they can to enjoy themselves this holiday! Thank you Mr. Arlo Guthrie for a tradition I hold dear. Realistically this tradition should never have crossed my path being spanish in the ghetto raised on rap music. but here i am at 32 enjoying this wonderful timeless song. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

@RondelayAOK 7 ай бұрын

Fuck yeah. It’s weird but great

@alanwright3430 5 күн бұрын

Cool bro I'm 73 and love it also ❤

@julesmartin6091 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely the traditional song played on loopback in my home every year on thanksgiving day, since i was a little girl. Im 57 now and its become our comfort song. I got to meet Arlo at his home in Sebastian FL in 2005, i had tresspassed onto his dock and was fishing from it. No posted signs, and i had no idea who's home it was. A giant unmarked tour bus rolled into the driveway, and the neatest kindest gentleman walked up to me and asked if i was catching anything good, i turned chuckled and said no sir, im still just fishing, he laughed, held out his hand and introduced himself as Arlo Guthrie the property owner, of course i was embarrassed and apologized, he said your fine little lady, fish all you want...

@westies1962 7 ай бұрын

That is so cool!

@jessegilbert9568 7 ай бұрын

That sounds like a tall tale to me. It's TOO folksy. You were probably just in Sebastian, were aware Arlo lived there and then fabricated this interaction. I'm not saying it didn't happen definitively, but it sounds a bit like hogwash. 🤷

@juliegold9607 7 ай бұрын

@jessegilbert9568 You accuse someone of making up a story then with no evidence made one up yourself. 😂 Are you always a killer of joy?

@hollyharps 7 ай бұрын

I believe you because my brother met Arlo back in the day, too. He said Guthrie was very friendly and kind. One afternoon my brother saw a tour bus in the back of a local venue. He drove to the back of the venue, where Arlo's gear was being unloaded, and asked if they needed a hand. My brother helped the roadies and met Arlo. Guthrie was grateful for the extra help and let my brother watch the show from backstage. No bodyguards, security guards, stalkers, or paparazzi. The good old days.

@tinspet812 6 ай бұрын

@julesmartin6091 Wow. What a great story! I Love it. It's so good to hear that he's the kind of nice that most would imagine. Judging from the easy, light hearted humor he portrays on this album. Sadly, and all too often with many popular types, that's all that charm is. A performance. But every once in a while, a genuine gem shines through. And restores a bit of my faith in humanity. It makes me especially happy to hear that Mr Guthrie is one of those. After all, like so many other folks here, he and his classic, catchy, and wonderfully funny ditty were like honored guests in my family home every year on Thanksgiving. And still are, in my own home, one of two pretty strict Thanksgiving day traditions for my family. Thanksgiving just wouldn't be the same without us all gathered together, listening to Alice's Restaurant and then settling in to watch "To Kill A Mocking Bird" while our house gradually fills with all the wonderful aromas of the Thanksgiving family feast to come! There have been times when I've listened to Alice's Restaurant during other times of the year, just because I felt like I needed to hear it. And I swear, even if it's the middle of April, February, whatever there's always a flash of pavlovian instinct set off in the back of my mind, that fully expects and anticipates that heavenly whiff of a turkey roasting in the oven to come along any moment... Enough even to feel a flash of deflation when reality strikes. And "Sorry. Not today!!" Slowly sinks in. Haha!! True story. And Thanks again for sharing the story of your encounter. *Sigh* What a cool few moments that must've been!! 😊 No doubt I would hav been giddy head case the whole day. LoL😂

@davidritter3371 3 жыл бұрын

53 years later and here I am still listening to Alice's restaurant, wouldn't be Thanksgiving without this song. Happy Thanksgiving. It would be nice if everyone could have a happy Thanksgiving

@patriciatrahan9258 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving from Cajun Country. Listen to this every Thanksgiving. My kids think I am crazy. But they listen!

@clintmullins8670 3 жыл бұрын

Just listened to as tradition! Sure do miss Mamaw and the way all of the family used to get together

@demonautomotive4444 3 жыл бұрын

Same here... Every Thanksgiving

@luannehummels6922 3 жыл бұрын

Yup! Me too!!🥰

@christinepark1398 3 жыл бұрын

me too

@user-ug8uv5mf1e 10 ай бұрын

I've just checked husband's vinyl collection his 70's copy is still there , half a century and more later, we have nothing to play it on , but it's still treasured.

@broncoman3864 7 ай бұрын

Sounds like you need to buy a turntable and break out some of that vinyl!

@jessegilbert9568 7 ай бұрын

You can get decent quality, budget friendly turntable just about anywhere these days. I have 3 styles myself, a little suitcase style, a five-in-one with turntable, cassette, CD, radio and Bluetooth. Then, there's my favorite, an 80s Panasonic stereo with turntable, cassette player, radio and pretty thorough EQ.

@juliegold9607 7 ай бұрын

I still have my original 70's album too. A treasure.

@Dale-dw5oi 3 ай бұрын

You mean you can't afford a cheap turntable😊

@kellydangelo4300 3 ай бұрын

Nice! We've kept our turntable too thanks to my hubby.

@kristyrigsby4309 7 ай бұрын

No one listened to this with me when I was young. I found it on my own and now share it with my boys. I hope they will remember me like yall do your folks. Thank you all for sharing

@brianmorgan7680 7 ай бұрын

Beleive me 30 yrs from now those boys will be listening to this song n thinking of you. Well done!

@pitsnipe5559 Жыл бұрын

In 1972 while sitting in Naples harbor a shipmate was strumming his guitar to the tune of Alice’s Restaurant. I began to sing the song all the way through. At the end, in four part harmony and with feeling, about fifteen sailors joined in. Couldn’t believe I had remembered all the lyrics.

@rockrollgarryclarkephotogr4019 Жыл бұрын

15, that's a good way to being a movement ;-)

@susanhawkes2519 Жыл бұрын

Lovely experience.

@monello99z96 Жыл бұрын

Then you all went on liberty to the gut. Humpty dumpty & the campfire girls can sing backup

@lukeriley7195 Жыл бұрын

theres no way this happened actually no way bro

@pitsnipe5559 Жыл бұрын

@@lukeriley7195 yup, sure did. 😊

@dezskye33 2 жыл бұрын

We’re all getting older and thanksgiving isn’t quite the same anymore, but this song always makes it feel normal. Happy thanksgiving to everyone missing their families ❤️

@krenalanham1036 2 жыл бұрын

yep!

@joeblanchard7916 2 жыл бұрын

So true. I'm listening with ya though!

@imikegaming2070 2 жыл бұрын

Feel the same

@johnnybravo1196 2 жыл бұрын

Well said!!! 🙏🏻🇺🇸

@suzzylouloudougherty5237 2 жыл бұрын

True

@user-pv1xs8vt7r 7 ай бұрын

It isn’t Thanksgiving without Alice’s restaurant. Thank you Arlo.

@DrDrift-rl6cc 7 ай бұрын

amen

@jameschapman3607 7 ай бұрын

AND Cheech & Chong on Christmas

@brianmorgan7680 7 ай бұрын

My mom used to play this every yr on Thanksgiving. Now that I'm in my 40s I keep the tradition alive. Hope all of you have a great holiday!

@westies1962 7 ай бұрын

Wishing you a most joyous Thanksgiving!!

@ricksmith6298 7 ай бұрын

Much love

@alpha-omega2362 6 жыл бұрын

This is the 18 1/2 minute gap in the Nixon watergate tape.

@lawrencecraver5051 5 жыл бұрын

very funny

@gerasandoval8649 5 жыл бұрын

oficial canon

@bobburk3 5 жыл бұрын

hahahahaha

@pattihadley2489 5 жыл бұрын

Yucky

@mikeharrison9399 5 жыл бұрын

It'd be nice - wouldn't it .....

@beardog321 7 жыл бұрын

Tell, how many who listened to this entire song sang along at the end? Let's see a show of hands.

@cryptozoomauler5505 7 жыл бұрын

I did.

@elteescat 6 жыл бұрын

*shows hand*

@jcooper6792 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely :)

@Inotu1 6 жыл бұрын

William Harasym I

@hyperactiveflame1325 6 жыл бұрын

🖐

@DiscoveringJapan1 7 ай бұрын

I've been listening to this song every thanksgiving for the past 40 years! We're a day ahead here in Japan, so Happy Thanksgiving to all!

@seanmulroy7095 7 ай бұрын

I play this every American Thanksgiving.

@bonnies6963 7 ай бұрын

I'm listening in Thailand.

@TheFenwayman1912 8 ай бұрын

My father listened to this every Thanksgiving. He passed away this past June in a house fire. I will be taking over the family Thanksgiving dinner, and I will play this.

@device2419 7 ай бұрын

So sorry for the loss of your dad in the fire. This thanksgiving may not be so good but each year will get easier. Happy Thanksgiving!

@walterbridges6041 6 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss god bless

@PAULLathr-ds6kf Ай бұрын

Sorry for your lose. But you can do this!!! Enjoy the holidays forever and play this song as a tradition!! That is where great traditions come from!!!?😊

@jacquelinealthoff5842 3 жыл бұрын

From the time stamp on some of these comments im not the only person who couldn't wait to get Thanksgiving started right. Good morning fellow Alice's restaurant massacre traditionalist!!!!!

@patriciatrahan9258 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving from Lafayette, Louisiana!

@lynnmcclure1103 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving from Atlanta, Georgia!

@crannbeathadh 3 жыл бұрын

I’m here! Happy Thanksgiving from Northeastern NY state.

@hubbabubba6276 3 жыл бұрын

Dallas, TX. This is a family tradition.

@dezskye33 3 жыл бұрын

Happy thanksgiving from Jersey!

@oldguy9078 4 жыл бұрын

I was drafted and when I went to my induction physical they handed out papers and said , "Have you ever been arrested?" I raised my hand and told the Sergeant , "Yes" and he said, "What for?" and I told him, "Litterin" the Sergeant said," I've seen that movie, ain't gonna work here." So I got sent into the Army.

@jennyfunderburk5943 4 жыл бұрын

old guy - you did it wrong. You were supposed to SING to the shrink. 🤓

@ruthannkizakavich3325 4 жыл бұрын

LOL!!!

@parksmullis884 4 жыл бұрын

@@jennyfunderburk5943 in two part harmony

@cynthiaborys7985 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service! Happy Thanksgiving, Old guy!

@rachelraccoon5565 4 жыл бұрын

@@parksmullis884 With FEELING!

@mikefriedman593 7 ай бұрын

2023 marks the 50th year that at 12 noon, My neighbor who I grow up with Listen to the song. We call each other at twelve synchronize our watches and play the song

@nicksamo3035 Жыл бұрын

My grandmother has passed, and my parents moved away, this is all I have left from thanksgiving tradition, and I’m Grateful to have it❤

@ericcrawford3453 Жыл бұрын

Happy Turkey day, I agree not Thanksgiving without Arlo

@alexwethington7764 Жыл бұрын

Hey man hope your thanks giving goin amazing

@dfpytwa 4 жыл бұрын

When i got back from deployment all of us who saw action were scheduled for a psych evaluation. Me and a few guys I served with were transported to a medical facility main side to see a shrink. When we got there we found ourselves in line sitting on benches in the hallway with about 30 more Marines from various units. We were all talking and somehow the subject of this song came up. Since we were all short timers anyway and on the way out we started singing it. The staff NCO clerk there told us to shut the fuck up but the doctor had heard us, came out of his office and joined in being an Arlo Guthrie fan himself. Pretty funny.

@docholliday3273 3 жыл бұрын

Thank God for drafted doctors :)

@stigpiaggio3v775 3 жыл бұрын

a precious moment!

@charlieholtermann6805 3 жыл бұрын

Frickin' BRILLIANT, well done 🤗

@swilson8424 3 жыл бұрын

From one marine to another I too was introduced to this song when I was active I thought it was Hilarious

@johannesknoops1349 3 жыл бұрын

That is so cool and meaningful

@epiphannyy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanksgiving isn't complete without at least one playing of Alice's Restaurant 💗

@williamsample2631 2 жыл бұрын

Don't you know it!

@hgc5293 2 жыл бұрын

At least 🙄

@philwilson7816 Жыл бұрын

I always wanted to get a VANITY Licence Plate that would be "GROUP W".

@rayinpau.s.a.6351 Жыл бұрын

I agree Tara!

@rogermcdaniel9271 Жыл бұрын

One helping is plenty.

@brendapetersen364 23 күн бұрын

I just found out my high school journalism teacher passed away in May. He played this song for each of his classes. So in honor of him, I am listening to it now. Rest In Peace Bryan Grey❤️

@stevenzimmerman4057 7 күн бұрын

Nice tribute to your teacher...

@plentyofnoone 13 сағат бұрын

Kind to remember your teacher

@brendapetersen364 12 сағат бұрын

He was one of my favorite teachers

@MelBee128 Жыл бұрын

In an era of neat little 3 minute radio hits, it's hard to believe an 18 minute epic was Arlo's must talked about song. Just goes to show that talent will always supercede convenience.

@lysanamcmillan7972 3 жыл бұрын

The dislikers are fans of Officer Obie and the draft.

@parabola1212 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, who dislikes this song? Weirdos. Happy thanksgiving!

@PerkyCecilia 3 жыл бұрын

Aww, Officer Obie turned out to have a pretty good sense of humor about the whole thing.

@coppernscratchers8479 3 жыл бұрын

@@parabola1212 bootlickers

@matthix2678 3 жыл бұрын

Lololol "Kid"

@smokeyplaces2go 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, proudly served Marine Corps veterans!!! Kill Kill Kill!!! I still don’t like the cops

@robertschlitters5764 Жыл бұрын

A Family tradition for my Late Wife and late son. I still have one son left and, we are just getting to where we can listen to this without getting tears. I've allways loved this song from the first time I heard it. It's still relevant today.

@LindaMaeNot Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤

@dzanderallison Жыл бұрын

This is my first year without Dad. I can't describe the noises I'm making when I try to sing along.

@vickikeyak5824 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your double loss.

@lindakoschwitz7098 Жыл бұрын

My deepest condolences on your losses. If this brings you and your son joy, happy memories, then enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving 2022

@bllasae Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss.

@daveburton8528 26 күн бұрын

I'm here in 2024 in have been listening to this every year for the past 20 years and will continue to for the rest of my life it's that great. Much love to everyone that sees this. Keep this classic going

@jacquelinealthoff5842 7 ай бұрын

Well, here we all are again. I can't help but feel connected to all the people of the world who need this song in their life on Thanksgiving❤ I better get to cookin😊

@picknngrinn 2 жыл бұрын

As a 12 year old kid with a secret transistor radio under my pillow at 3:00am in small town Saskatchewan this song changed my life! Bless the radical DJ who played the entire thing. Arlo introduced me to the magic of what an acoustic guitar could do....and set me on a journey that has carried me ever since.

@nancyridenour1815 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ~~~~~~ ⛪️

@picknngrinn 2 жыл бұрын

@@nancyridenour1815 Thanks Nancy

@TheLocomono9 2 жыл бұрын

Never give up that secret hobby. Just something for yourself and something you enjoy. I’m 26 and I gave up a lot of those hobbies and I regret that. The internet can help explain and explore the more complicated devices.

@user-qr2gd7me6c 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheLocomono9 If you're only 26 and you gave up playing music, please take it up again ! You're not old ! I'm 66 and regret not returning to violin lessons 13 years ago when my violin teacher moved away ! I had a friend who passed away last month at 95. He often said how he STILL regretted giving up playing the trumpet after high school ! That's about 75 years of regret ! Don't be that guy in another 70 years please.

@natalierampone9750 Жыл бұрын

@@TheLocomono9 p

@desertduck10 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! I am 71 years old and I try to play this song every Thanksgiving day. Lots of nostalgia associated with it.

@Hettepop 2 жыл бұрын

same here. My late brother Ben always listened to this every year; it came out a year after I got married. We didn’t have much, but we had our family and this record!

@williamsample2631 2 жыл бұрын

I found this song in the 80s and have been playing it ever since.

@RaxOldies 2 жыл бұрын

Was lucky to be at the Newport Folk Festival when he debuted this in 1966. We were crying laughing !! Amazing story !!!

@Mary-kv2hv 2 жыл бұрын

An American staple on turkey day! Goes best with some fine herb!

@carlchu2180 2 жыл бұрын

Also 71. Listened originally in HomeRoom, before lunch . #270 for those you want to know.

@cassilhardister1329 7 ай бұрын

This is a treasured tradition every year! Enjoy everyone and a Happy Thanksgiving to you all.🎶❤️

@Gfan-yi7tm Жыл бұрын

Gotta love how less than half the song is actually about Alice and her restaurant. A true Thanksgiving classic!

@ryanshaw6433 4 жыл бұрын

Me at the beginning of this song: What the heck? This song is eighteen minutes long!? Me at the end of this song: YOU CAN GET ANYTHING YOU WANT AT ALICE’S RESTAURANT

@blindleader42 4 жыл бұрын

Exceptin' Alice

@donnaburris3919 3 жыл бұрын

And sometimes Alice

@nobo2979 3 жыл бұрын

Something I'd like to listen to on my way out.

@johnleonard77 2 жыл бұрын

@@blindleader42 kkkekkkkeeeê y 9 y y y y y y. K y

@lyndensylvester9194 2 жыл бұрын

The song transforms you

@larrymaly5468 3 жыл бұрын

Still listening, since 1970. Only way to have Thanksgiving

@Wrangzilla 3 жыл бұрын

Only been listening since the 90’s. But listen every Thanksgiving.

@swimssnakeyadventures9127 3 жыл бұрын

Abso-fucking-lutely!

@richardzust3401 3 жыл бұрын

Likewise. A great Thanksgiving tradition!

@jeffholt3807 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@lisascottyritter8115 3 жыл бұрын

Oh absolutely 100% agreed was raised on this 🤘🤘😎😎🎶🎶🎶

@BenWebster84 Жыл бұрын

Our local classic rock station plays this song every Thanksgiving. The older I get the more I like it

@juztkate5010 7 ай бұрын

My Dad played this every Thanksgiving growing up as a kid. Brings back memories ❤😂😢

@archivesadvisor3998 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 67 and a Canadian but still love this story and have been listening at least once a year since about 1970 or so when I first discovered Arlo. Happy Thanksgiving to all you folks in the USA.

@wendyclements4015 2 жыл бұрын

Always listened to it with my parents. First year being gone but still gotta listen ♥️

@jeanniewaters7921 2 жыл бұрын

Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same without a seat at the table for Arlo and Alice!!

@itskeagan3004 2 жыл бұрын

Happy thanksgiving to you, thank you!

@blazecloude7471 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you sing it for the Canadian Thanksgiving in Oct. NEXT year without the masks and lockdown threats. Happy Thanksgiving.

@simonelsvwjohnson1329 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Happy Thanksgiving from the USA!

@nunyabiznez6381 2 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid we used to go to my great aunt's house for holidays. She was my grandmother's aunt. She was somewhere between 80 and 150 years old but I was never sure exactly. She was also an amazing cook and could pretty much cook up or bake anything we set our hearts on and she was particularly adept at making holiday meals. We lived in Massachusetts and she in particular lived in Stockbridge Massachusetts. Thanksgiving 1968 I was 8 years old and my cousin Tom was 12 and he says to me, Jack, you got to listen to this song about Aunt Alice this guy made. So he pulls out the record and put it on Aunt Alice's record player, one of those big old ones with a horn. he cranks it up and it starts playing. That was the first time I heard this song.

@dannakinnaman7115 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Awesome!

@davidsignor7931 Жыл бұрын

Great story dedicated to a great song

@kellyjohnston5565 8 ай бұрын

I still don't miss a Thanksgiving day without playing this tune!!!!!

@daveman1284 6 ай бұрын

I first heard this 50 years ago and it never gets old. GG from 2023.

@kathydragoo4240 4 жыл бұрын

My Husband asked what I wanted for Christmas. I said, learn and play Alice's Restaurant. He did. Wish I had a video.

@noahlovotti7722 4 жыл бұрын

Kathy Dragoo That’s a lotta script reading.

@kathydragoo4240 4 жыл бұрын

@@noahlovotti7722 August 10, 2020 we'll be legally married for 35 years. 💞

@johnasticot 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! That's a great story.

@MartinWeeksmw 4 жыл бұрын

Although musically it's a real traditional riff (like Pencil Thin Mustache") it's actualy really hard to keep the flow going when playing... some of the turn arounds are really tricky and make one's fingers hurt and to sing all that dialogue while keeping time and of course the five part harmonies and 27 eight by ten...etc. well my hats off to your husband... He must really love you to do the work needed to get it right. Whew! Happy Thanksgiving

@psivil.disobedience 4 жыл бұрын

The real talent comes in trying to sing it while playing

@momcquinn 2 жыл бұрын

I listened to this every year with my Dad. Even if I was in CT and he was in FL, I'd still call him and we'd just sit on the phone, completely quiet and listen to it. My Dad passed last June and I listened to Alice's Restaurant and cried the whole time. This year, I listened to it and just laughed and thought of him ❤️ Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

@TitoRigatoni 2 жыл бұрын

❤

@pjganley 2 жыл бұрын

I ❤️ this! I’m in CT and my father is from CT but is now in FL. Every Thanksgiving we listen to this!

@momcquinn 2 жыл бұрын

@@pjganley that's awesome. We're from Bethel/Danbury and my parents moved to Clearwater in 2007. We've gone back and forth since then.

@motherslittlehelper8055 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful memory. I love this song too. So funny and peaceful. Blesses from Holland.

@piapill2565 2 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to hear about your Father's passing. My husband introduced this song to me and we laughed about this and made references to the lyrics all the time. My husband passed a little over 2 years ago and this song brings fond memories to me. My prayers for your strength and comfort during this undoubtedly very difficult time. Sending many cyber ((((((((hugs)))))))) Sincerely & Respectfully, Pia

@todaysanewday9553 7 ай бұрын

My dad would always put this on on our way to my aunts house every thanksgiving. And I always got excited when we would stop at the rest stop and run into my grandparents and I would ride the rest of the way with them just to get away from having to hear this yet again. Now that I’m older and my dad is gone, it hits very different. A tradition that will always feel like home and a simpler time.

@donnasmith6122 Жыл бұрын

Can't believe this song is 55 years old. Love listening to this especially on Thanksgiving.

@jerryrowe334 4 жыл бұрын

Here we are again close to Thanksgiving 2019 and this song is an ongoing tradition Happy Thanksgiving 2019

@davidrichards7112 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks giving - give me something and I'll thank you - what's up with you lot?

@banjoplayingbison2275 4 жыл бұрын

This is certainly the only thanksgiving song!

@ohiohoney 4 жыл бұрын

this-coming Thursday, Gobble, Gobble 2019!!

@brian5o 4 жыл бұрын

This song is as Thanksgiving as turkey and pumpkin/sweet potato pie. I think that the Belchers would disagree though. They wrote their own Thanksgiving song.

@kathleencraig3077 4 жыл бұрын

I'm listening now. Thanksgiving tradition!

@elijahraziel2856 2 жыл бұрын

My Dad played this song for us on long drives. He passed away this morning and my friend sent me this. This helps.

@gscasale7772 2 жыл бұрын

Condolences to you.

@elijahraziel2856 2 жыл бұрын

@@gscasale7772 Thank you. He'll always be remembered through his taste in music if nothing else.

@kenmichener8439 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry God bless your Dad and all his family this is a hard thing stay strong pray and believe your father is in God's grasp he's at peace

@tammybeeles1068 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss.

@piapill2565 2 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear the passing of your beloved Father; just remember he lives within you through all those memories. Prayers to you and your loved ones for strength and comfort during this raw time of loss. Sincerely & Respectfully, Pia

@ACisco44 7 ай бұрын

I listened to this completely on a drive from L.I.C., N Y to Liberty, NY on Thanksgiving Day 1976, going to visit my girlfriend and her family. The song was played on WNEW-FM 102.7 at 11AM for 30 minutes. This was the most relaxing drive upstate I ever had. Thank You Arlo Gutrie.

@Devin____99 7 ай бұрын

From albany listening today

@frankdisilvio9131 Жыл бұрын

Every year since the early '70's, this song must be heard on Thanksgiving. It is one of the few things that hasn't changed.

@ericcrawford3453 Жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍

@abodemortgageslimited7480 2 жыл бұрын

54 years after first hearing this masterpiece it is still a fun song to listen to. I am not American and have no American connections, but I wish everyone on the other side of the pond a Happy Thanksgiving 2021!

@toddbarlow6182 2 жыл бұрын

Happy thanksgiving to you also 👍🏼

@williamsample2631 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you we need more love in this world!

@neillundy5955 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving to you.

@dhampirdp3489 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the movement

@people4peace999 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊👍🌈

@bill16157 2 жыл бұрын

And here we are at 6:30 am on Thanksgiving 2021, keeping the tradition going. Happy Thanksgiving 2021 to all!

@williamsample2631 2 жыл бұрын

6:30 I'm more a 12:30 p.m. 1 ish person on Thanksgiving but it does happen. I prefer to start the day with coffee and pumpkin pie, to each his own though!

@currentresident3775 2 жыл бұрын

Blessings to you and everyone here. 💞🍷🍴🍛

@TrainTrackTrav 2 жыл бұрын

Just listened to it after dinner before dessert. 👍

@jameslandau203 Жыл бұрын

I was a 17 year old kid living on Long Island, NY when WBAI-FM first played Arlo's now legendary song. Friends kept calling each other to tell others to turn it on. Not only was it an instant favorite but the radio station played it nonstop all day, as I recollect. It was all we could talk about for weeks. What fun! Who knew back then that it would turn into a wonderful annual Thanksgiving tradition? Thank you Arlo!

@carolynfox4313 Жыл бұрын

WBAI! My mom was mad at dad’s extravagance when he insisted on paying extra for an FM radio in the car so he could listen to it. 😊

@tanagerffolkes5180 Жыл бұрын

I was one of those kids who listened to WBAI-FM, but from Central Jersey. So much good programing, in those days. Other kids listened to the latest hits, but I was hearing Abbie Hoffman, calling into Steve Post's show. Or a Lesbian Soap Opera. Or shows on a hundred different subjects, or topics. And yes, I think I first heard this song there, too. Listener Sponsored, Left-Wing Commie Radio, in New York. Those were the days... : )

@josephbartol2381 7 ай бұрын

I can only sing one song with 5 part harmonies lived this song thanks

@lowkey8100 Жыл бұрын

Every couple of years I still get the mood to listen to it. It still makes me laugh like a teenager. -2023

@irenehessenauer169 2 жыл бұрын

This song and the WKRP turkey drop must be played every Thanksgiving. It is canon.

@myselfandi3574 2 жыл бұрын

Oh the humanity!! 🦃

@hanale211 2 жыл бұрын

Oh! WKRP in Cincinnati!

@dr.cassandrayazzie5100 Жыл бұрын

Who knew turkeys couldn't fly?

@trainguy1017 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I just watched the WKRP episode before I started listening to this. That is probably THE funniest episode of that show.

@parkloqi Жыл бұрын

William Burroughs Thanksgiving Prayer too.

@tccoates2556 2 жыл бұрын

Sitting here listening and missing the family I once had. Lost my parents and sister over the past 3 years and this was our tradition. Dad had the album and played it non-stop on the turntable on Thanksgiving Day. We always had a full house since he was in the Air Force and all the young men that couldn't go home would be at our home. He threatened them immensely not to flirt with his daughters which we were not aware of for many years afterwards. I didn't understand the meaning until I was grown. I miss them. I am having my two grown kids, their wives and grandchildren over this year and while I do not have the album, I do have a smart tv, so the tradition continues.

@ohiosmartydempinkhat9684 Жыл бұрын

My uncle introduced us to this song 40 years ago and we've been listening to it every Thanksgiving since then. He passed away two years ago and this is the first time I've listened to it in 2 years and what comfort I have in it. We're lucky in Ohio to have some radio stations that play it every Thanksgiving. It wouldn't be the same without this song.

@capecodblue7170 Жыл бұрын

I'm in Massachusetts and I also have a radio station that plays this song four times a day.. 8am, 12 noon, 4pm & 8pm. I listen to it fondly now in remembrance of a good friend who passed away from a fast moving cancer in Oct. 2021. About 12 or 13 years ago, I drove with him to visit the original site of Alice's Restaurant in Stockbridge, MA. It took almost 3 hrs. to get there, but I'm now so thankful and grateful for the memories of that day and the time we spent together. Thanksgiving Blessings to you and your family!

@iccash3579 Жыл бұрын

Only in ohio

@nelsondouglas-ch8xs Жыл бұрын

Oh this music is awesome from the vocal to the voice i love it so much, so pretty, Are you a lover of good music like i do......?

@paulricelli5520 Жыл бұрын

❤ I was a volunteer shuttle bus driver for 6 years at St. MARY hospital and I would play this in the bus every Thanksgiving. Still always play it.

@rickkubes1950 3 жыл бұрын

My wife and I visited Stockbridge, Mass. about 4 years ago to see the Norman Rockwell Museum (which was fantastic) but then learned that this was the town featured in Alice's Restaurant. So, we stopped in at Alice's Restaurant and then headed over to the church. It was a beautiful sunny fall day and we had the best time enjoying the time warp of almost 50 years since we first heard Arlo's great song. To this day I use the Group W bench in talking with other people in a self-deprecating way to signify the supposed rejects that aren't allowed to sit at the "Adult Table" in life. Sadly, very few people these days remember or have ever heard of this great song and the horrible misguided war that so many Americans and Vietnamese were killed and/or traumatized in. I salute the soldiers who did their duty but despise our leaders who got us into and kept us in that war.

@detectivedave 3 жыл бұрын

WOW VERY COOL, DUDE YOU GET COOL POINTS

@karenjohannessen8987 3 жыл бұрын

Oooh -the Group W bench! That's where parts of me have been sitting for far too many years! Changing that immediately!

@TheScrumdown 3 жыл бұрын

I went thru Stockbridge, MA several times as a kid & young adult. And for some odd reason it never occurred to me that it was connected to this song. Next I ride the motorcycle unto visit my family friend in VT. I'm gonna have to make a side trip there.

@lorismerz1051 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooh, that sounds like a bucket list item.

@Mato1970 3 жыл бұрын

So what exactly was the name of the restaurant? As Arlo said, Alice's Restaurant is not the name of the restaurant. That's just the name of the song. And that's why he calls the song Alice's Restaurant.

@bpaddling1 3 жыл бұрын

Have to play this every year being 64 you understand.

@HankAllen 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 64 as well and totally agree.

@sonyaweinreis3658 3 жыл бұрын

Yes 60 years here☺️the best

@70sstreetracergal61 3 жыл бұрын

67 here and have to play it...remember Alice

@ocelblack9823 3 жыл бұрын

Turned 70 today, Can't remember the first time I heard it but I'll die without ever getting tired of it.

@rodney9290 3 жыл бұрын

Only 21, give me a few decades, I might come back.

@akush1947 7 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

@JDnBeastlet Жыл бұрын

I'm a 51 year old Canadian. I haven't listened to this whole song for a while so I put on the headphones, leaned back, closed my eyes and let it play. It was a wonderful time. Thank you Arlo.

@thomassprouse4150 Жыл бұрын

Got the headphones 🎧 on

@dontaskmeforusername 8 ай бұрын

I did the same thing and it was very disturbing

@cryptinus 3 жыл бұрын

my dad listened to this every thanksgiving at noon (up in north jersey we had a radio station that played it at that time) he passed away years ago and i continue to listen to it every thanksgiving at noon in memory of him. miss you dad, happy thanksgiving all

@robertscott2210 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan, don't know where you're living now, but since you're from northern NJ, you and your dad probably listened to it on the same station I do in NYC. Q104.3 still plays it every Thanksgiving day at noon. I just heard it again about 10 hours ago, for about the 45th Thanksgiving in a row. Then I just found it here on KZfaq to have "seconds".

@trainman1209 3 жыл бұрын

Why noon?

@robertscott2210 3 жыл бұрын

@@trainman1209 So everyone knew when it was on, so you wouldn't miss it. Now you can play it whenever you want here on KZfaq or a zillion other services, but back in the day all we had was radio. Now it's just become a tradition.

@trainman1209 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertscott2210I think this sing is nothing more than hippie shit.

@robertscott2210 3 жыл бұрын

@@trainman1209 To each his own, all I did was answer your question. Don't be a dick.

@beyondvger3682 2 жыл бұрын

When I was 16 in 1967, I went on a day trip to the Atlantic City shore with my high school girlfriends. There was a high school marching band contest on the boardwalk that day and we met some boys in the band. We took a ferris wheel ride with them and believe it or not the ferris wheel got stuck when we were right at the top. We were stuck quite a while and one of our band companions recited the entire Alice's Restaurant for us. Can you imagine even knowing the words at that time? What an amazing experience. Once in a lifetime.

@Salem-yy5wn 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic memory!!!!

@user-qr2gd7me6c 2 жыл бұрын

I thought you were gonna say that you married him !

@RosalieYandoli 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh A wonderful moment in time. I can feel the excitement in the air. The endless potential and freedom of youth. These priceless memories always make our heart smile. Cheers to boys in the band, stuck ferris wheels,, and Alice's Restaurant!

@generally_empathetic Жыл бұрын

First time I've ever heard this song was today, and everyone who's every heard it has a heartwarming story that makes me feel like a part of this song's story

@BaronSengir1008 Жыл бұрын

This was a very famous song in my elementary school (early 90s) because of its length, but I never actually listened to it until today...

@ricksmith6298 7 ай бұрын

God...I have listened to this for so many years. I've actually smoked a joint at this church.

@mariannejarecki3304 2 жыл бұрын

It has been a tradition for the last 49 years. Everyone gets to our house at noon( our local radio station has been playing it every year at noon)to listen to Alice and sing along. We now have friends that come as well!!

@joeblo918 2 жыл бұрын

Must be from the Cleveland area 98.5

@thegewehrmann8646 2 жыл бұрын

93.3 wmmr

@soocrates1 2 жыл бұрын

KSHE 95?

@PhxHDchiller 2 жыл бұрын

KC 101.1 the fox

@dwalker2737 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask if you lived in Dallas/Ft worth since 92.5 kzps does it at that exact time every year and has for as long as I can remember. Nice to see so many other stations and cities do the same thing. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

@heatherdruschel4140 3 жыл бұрын

My father introduced this to me as a kid. Now it's a tradition in my house every Thanksgiving! I love it!

@Lady19451995 3 жыл бұрын

This is part of my cooking traditions. Thanksgiving is not right without it !!🎶🎶🍷🍷😁🦃🦃

@detectivedave 3 жыл бұрын

WHAT A GREAT DAD, LOVE FOR LIFE, COOL

@jessicabuck-daniel2160 3 жыл бұрын

Same!

@RPE1993 3 жыл бұрын

My dad did the same when i was a kid !! Lol I remember we used to find it on the radio lmao idk if they play it anymore

@nicholassaltzman1824 3 жыл бұрын

It comes on NPR every Thanksgiving

@Hank5861 7 ай бұрын

Always a tradition. I can’t recall how many times I’ve listened to this song.

@johncoupell8890 Жыл бұрын

My mom and I have been listening to this ever since 1967 when it came out on Thanksgiving day no matter where we were we always made time to sit down and have a laugh and sing together. This is my first thanksgiving without her she passed away at 96 yrs old but I still will remain listening to this song every year and will continue ,its good memories happy Thanksgiving mom RIP

@ericcrawford3453 Жыл бұрын

Cool, wouldn't be Thanksgiving without Arlo. Happy Thanksgiving

@thomassprouse4150 Жыл бұрын

There is something to say about traditional. 😊

@RobertoBarabbas-pz4uo 2 ай бұрын

Bless you....

@1brennos 4 жыл бұрын

My wife introduced me to this tradition 25 yeas ago...she passed away two years ago Christmas...I found myself listening the moment I woke up this morning...

@thiccnoodle445 4 жыл бұрын

Im so sorry for your loss. I hope this song makes you happy because of her memory!

@gailremp3628 4 жыл бұрын

Bless you sir.

@nancyhoman7910 4 жыл бұрын

Bless you for the loving memory. ; may you have peace and happiness.

@jaredemerson-johnson6125 4 жыл бұрын

@ohyeahthatsright3155 4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful way to honor her. I am glad for the time you had together.

@jeremyhampton7656 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t be thanksgiving without this song

@japrodz6680 3 жыл бұрын

True

@Mr71NOVANUT Жыл бұрын

I'm upholding a family tradition for more than 40 years, listening and remembering Thanksgivings past. HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!😁

@ericcrawford3453 Жыл бұрын

Cool, I agree ! Wouldn't be Thanksgiving without Arlo

@jacquelyn4709 Жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Congrats for making it through another year, and we all know that it's just not Thanksgiving without Arlo singing us part of our history to remind us that many of us have been Arlo fans since 1970...thanks mom Arlo and Alice a few tears shed in the nostalgia and the memory of were we all where ( 1974 and I'm in the 1/2 double, mom's making us listen to this, but it's okay, we can pretty much do the monologue word for word. And sitting here a "few" years later, well it's Thanksgiving tomorrow,it's official, arlo's song has been played, god keep us all safe until next year when we will play alice's restaurant once again in harmony ( 4 or 2 is up to you and family) .

@ericcrawford3453 Жыл бұрын

Agreed love Arlo

@ValhallaBeckons Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely timeless. Warms the heart. "Implements of destruction" gets me every time.

@LylaandFloratwins 7 ай бұрын

"I mean, I'm sitting here, I meannnn, I'm sittin here on the group W bench... " LOL

@_Boomcicle_ 3 жыл бұрын

My Dad played this song every Thanksgiving and even though he's gone the tradition lives on. Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

@christopherszalkowski8955 3 жыл бұрын

Same here, grew up with my father playing it and I carry on the tradition!

@NJ-hi9lc 3 жыл бұрын

Great way to remember your Dad.

@soggynothere2438 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@MR-wj9nd 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, my dad could play this on guitar and knew every word. R.I.P pops

@Butter-go7ih 3 жыл бұрын

@@christopherszalkowski8955 4443aa

@chrisdavidson9094 Жыл бұрын

We’re in Ireland. My dad is a big Arlo fan and we’ve been to see him together. It’s also one of my two daughters favourite songs. They are 7 and 9. We listen to it at least one a week before bed. And the pickle song

@dheniff1 Жыл бұрын

I love the pickle song even more than this one. There was another song on the back of the pickle song, I dont remember the name though.

@robertduncombe7684 Жыл бұрын

@@dheniff1 Now and Then :)

@LeniArianna 7 ай бұрын

Just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without hearing this.

@jessicaarmentrout1893 2 жыл бұрын

When my Mama passed away I got her LP's and this is one of them that I treasure as we listened to it every Thanksgiving.

@tammysigmon853 9 жыл бұрын

Yes Officer Obie, I cannot tell a lie. I put that envelope under the garbage.

@treychic5180 7 жыл бұрын

this was the moment I knew I must hear the entire song lol,

@walt8609 6 жыл бұрын

Tammy Sigmon we, my friends and I ,. We're getting messed with a town cop so we cleaned out a barn full of garbage and put it under a bridge. When it rained it all fell out ...... They had a damn which hunt trying to find out who did it ! Never got caught. I guess statues of limitations at this point... 40 years ago !

@wolverine0006 6 жыл бұрын

Me 2

@gabaghoul23 Жыл бұрын

Today is the 15 year anniversary of RIP dad. I'm going through all the songs he used to wake me up full stereo blast to at 7am every single morning he was home from off the road. And Alice's Restaurant. 35 years later tonight I listened to this REALLY for first time after being despised by it for decades. Now I know why he liked it so much. Rest in Peace Larry.

@iik9597 7 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving

@franwillumitis3868 4 жыл бұрын

"Officer Opie, I cannot tell a lie, I PUT that envelope under that garbage!"

@donjonsen5295 4 жыл бұрын

He was a true,Fat-Bellied,Bigoted,Officer of the Law. Glad hes dead....

@1958NeeNee 3 жыл бұрын

Officer Obie picked me up hitchiking back in 1974 in his cruiser. I thought I was screwed! He was drunk as fuck. Took me to the Stockbridge/W. Stockbridge line and dropped me off. It was as far as he could go without being out of his jurisdiction. The entire time, he lectured me on the dangers of hitchiking.

@stevemoyer2273 3 жыл бұрын

@@1958NeeNee I stopped hitchin by 1970. I'm 6 and 160. I thought it was too dangerous. I also stopped picking hitchers up. I had a VW bus and there was a lot of bad blood by then.

@traceyreed4885 3 жыл бұрын

@@1958NeeNee I hitchhiked across country 3 xs. 1st time from Ohio to Texas in 1980. 2nd time Ohio to Texas to Cali back to Texas 1981. 3rd time, u guessed it, Ohio to Texas. I met many wonderful people and truckers too. I had 1 bad incident. I now realize how crazy that was and how blessed I am.

@1judifan 2 жыл бұрын

My son reminded me last night that we have to listen on Thursday. Of course we so. Tradition. He is 46. I am 74. This song always makes me smile.

@williamsample2631 2 жыл бұрын

Smart kid, you brought him up right.

@TeaRain_ 7 ай бұрын

I've listened to this every Thanksgiving for the past 22 years since I was 10 years old with my stepdad. Even when I went to Korea twice.

@jreagle100 Жыл бұрын

Thanksgiving 2022!

@Sharklover123100 3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t matter what happens, it’s not Thanksgiving without Alice’s Restaurant 🦃

@justinjohnsonlive 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best things ever written 🍁🤘 Happy Thanksgiving, all!

@bombingarrow5972 3 жыл бұрын

@Dean Maker I think we got the point 2 weeks ago

@nexlemav 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving a year later 😀

@rideagain7427 3 жыл бұрын

Great tune no doubt

@JIMMBAY1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm all but from that, Era. Can share more if ever?...

@davidcook4457 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from london England dont know about thanksgiving but I've loved this song since I first heard it about 1980 like a fine wine it gets better with age

@arlynnh1 Жыл бұрын

My kid rolls her eyes out loud when I play this…and of course sing all the words- but I also know she will listen to it every Thanksgiving for the rest of her life. When I’m gone, I hope she laughs when she remembers what a good ball I am!

@awilson2385 Жыл бұрын

This has been a Thanksgiving tradition in my family since it came out. Now, 55 years later, I've lost my mom the day before Thanksgiving 2007, just lost my dad, and the lady I love lost her dad the day before yesterday. Thanks for posting this, we needed it in our home today. Happy Thanksgiving, folks. Remember them all, every one matters.

@pamelaj.betz-baron2420 Жыл бұрын

((HUGS))

@professortomato4143 7 ай бұрын

Much love.

@bellaponthieux3817 5 жыл бұрын

Thanksgiving 2018! Officially Thanksgiving now that I have heard the song

@williamberkowitz690 5 жыл бұрын

yup

@erikak1360 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving to you too

@jenniferneumann7836 5 жыл бұрын

Yasss!! A family tradition was listening to this in the car on the way to Grandmas on Thanksgiving

@sailorr4287 5 жыл бұрын

Country still running on stupid.

@stackbarrelmike 5 жыл бұрын

I'm with ya!!! 11:27 AM Eastern, it is officially Thanksgiving!!

@lindapogue1169 3 жыл бұрын

I love how Alice's Restaurant transcends all divisions in this country It is truly an American tradition. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

@OliveTakahashi 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Japan and I listen to it every year on Thanksgiving too even though it's not really celebrated here.

@bjmcmahon722 3 жыл бұрын

def

@boataxe4605 2 жыл бұрын

Well, there is a divide between those who think that the “Other F word” should be censored and those who don’t.

@nelsondouglas-ch8xs Жыл бұрын

Oh this music is awesome from the vocal to the voice i love it so much, so pretty, Are you a lover of good music like i do......?

@lextice8100 Жыл бұрын

My grandparents used to play their original record of this on their old turntable for my brother and I from the time we were 8 and on. It quickly became one of our favorites & we would spin it at least twice a week growing up in the early 2000s. Our grandmothers name is Alice & we, to this day, reference this song anytime she cooks. I often reference the line “I wanna kill. I wanna kill. Kill. I wanna see blood and gore and guts in my teeth. Eat dead burnt bodies. I mean, I wanna kill.” Being in my mid twenties, hardly anyone ever knows what I’m referencing. I am so thankful to have gotten to grow up with my grandparents original vinyl & record player spinning Arlo. Memories I’ll always hold dearly.

@dawnburleson2248 7 ай бұрын

My late husband and my family listened to this every Thanksgiving. We're still listening 🎶 😢

@JJAVA-wt6eo 3 жыл бұрын

thanksgiving day 2020 NEEDS THIS PLAYED

@pfdrtom 3 жыл бұрын

Instead of "I came to talk about the draft..." it could be "I came to talk about the covid".

@earlmangrum8398 3 жыл бұрын

Im play it every year

@marciadamelio7244 3 жыл бұрын

@@earlmangrum8398 me too! It’s tradition at my house.

@rayward7802 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! And believe it will be this year, it's tradition!

@earlmangrum8398 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍😎😎😎😎😎

@1958NeeNee 6 жыл бұрын

I grew up in W. Stockbridge, MA. The "Hippie Church" was a landmark in our area. Alice's Restaurant was in an alley in downtown Stockbridge. I have to listen to this every Thanksgiving. If you watch the movie, there's a scene where they load into the red Micro Bus and head to "The quarry". That quarry was literally in my backyard.

@gus473 5 жыл бұрын

🦃🌲👍The Beautiful Berkshires! 😎

@johng618 5 жыл бұрын

So cool.

@johng618 5 жыл бұрын

Did you eat at Alice's?

@xxshooterxxdm 5 жыл бұрын

What movie

@lawrencelewis8105 5 жыл бұрын

@@streetsoflaredo3432 I recall the church back then. It was an uneasy mix of hippies and bikers. I never ate at Alice's in downtown Stockbridge but did eat at Alice"s at Avelock. I think it was called. We lived in South Egremont.

@jenniferdavis2635 Жыл бұрын

It's just not Thanksgiving without Arlo and Alice! Listen to it every year!

@nelsondouglas-ch8xs Жыл бұрын

Oh this music is awesome from the vocal to the voice i love it so much, so pretty, Are you a lover of good music like i do......?

@pamelamcgurk2101 Жыл бұрын

Oh, how wonderful. I had nit heard this for years. I needed this memory & laughter

@nelsondouglas-ch8xs Жыл бұрын

@@pamelamcgurk2101 Hello pretty

@andyg4337 Жыл бұрын

i have been looking for this song for years. I am quite young, but my dad loved this song. He passed away early 2021, and i've been looking for this song to remember him by. I couldn't remember the name or the tune, but i remembered what the cover art vaguely looked like. I'm so glad i found this.

@user-tm7tw9tu7b 7 ай бұрын

Me too. It seems like yesp

@user-tm7tw9tu7b 7 ай бұрын

Yesterday