"We gather together" for four good renditions...

Although Thanksgiving has considerably less music associated with it than Christmas, "We Gather Together" is one of its most compelling melodies.  To my ears, four of its best renditions are performed by:

• Sally Harmon (This piano-anchored arrangement is tasteful, and the violin and whistle augment it compellingly.)
• Julia Lane (A nice music box feel, thanks to Lane's nimbly-played harp and a tempo that speeds up as the hymn progresses.)
• Paul McCandless, Philip Aaberg & Michael Manring (This rendition for oboe, piano, and bass sets the tone for the Windham Hill compilation, "Thanksgiving.")
• Tom Servo, Crow & Joel Hodgson (1991 "MST3K Turkey Day" promo)  (Admittedly, it's not an official release, but it's worth viewing on YouTube.  Hodgson and his robot sidekicks promote the "Mystery Science Theater 3000" Thanksgiving marathon.  I remember first seeing this in college, and it has stayed with me ever since.)

For balance, it's not a bad idea to also watch The Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform the hymn on YouTube.  After all, if you're going to watch a parody, why not watch the hymn performed with reverence, as well?

Here's hoping everyone who desires a "We Gather Together"-style Thanksgiving will have one.