Alice's Restaurant

"Alice's Restaurant" is a satirical folk song by Arlo Guthrie that tells a humorous, autobiographical story about a large Thanksgiving Day cleanup involving a wastefully discarded pile of garbage. The song also uses the incident to critique issues like military draft policies and societal hypocrisies in the 1960s. Known for its lengthy, storytelling style, it became an anthem of anti-war protest, highlighting themes of personal responsibility and protest against government injustices. The song's catchy melody and vivid storytelling made it an influential piece in American folk music and social activism during that era.