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Amazon Prime has selected Robert Randolph’s song “Take the Party” as the 2024 NFL Thursday Night Football theme song. The track, which originated from his album 2013 Family Band LP, Lickety Split, featuring Trombone Shorty, has been remixed and licensed by the broadcast network for extended use. According to the official press release, Randolph’s track will serve as the theme song during the entire 16-week regular season–playing at the program’s start, in the moments leading up to kickoff, and during the halftime spotlight.
“Take the Party” represents the second time Randolph’s music has been used to complement the sports broadcast. Just last year, the pedal steel virtuoso, known for his credits that extended to include roles as a producer and composer, lent his 2006 Stomp the Yardnumber, “Ain’t Nothing Wrong with That,” during the inaugural broadcast season. The latest move to bolster Randolph’s music during weekly games solidifies his lively energy as a …