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9:30 Coffee Break: Happy 40th Birthday, Jack White

by Jill Riley and Sean McPherson

July 09, 2015

jack white press photo for lazaretto
Jack White explores the magic in happenstance on his second solo album, 'Lazaretto'.
Mary Ellen Matthews/Courtesy of the artist

The multi-talented Jack White celebrates a milestone birthday today: the singer, guitarist, producer and vinyl proponent turns 40 today.

From his work with the White Stripes, the Raconteurs and the Dead Weather to his solo releases — not to mention his producing projects with Third Man Records — White's creative output is remarkable.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's have a little birthday party for Jack White: What songs by Jack White — in his various incarnations — do you want to hear? Send us your requests.

Songs Played


The Dead Weather "I Cut Like a Buffalo"
Loretta Lynn feat. Jack White "Portland, Oregon"
Jack White and Alicia Keys "Another Way to Die"
The White Stripes "Conquest"
The White Stripes "The Hardest Button to Button"
Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi feat. Jack White "Two Against One"
The Raconteurs "Steady as She Goes"

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