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Coffee Break: Up and at 'em

A man stands near Lake Calhoun during sunrise on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in Minneapolis.
A man stands near Lake Calhoun during sunrise on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in Minneapolis.Elizabeth Flores / The Star Tribune via AP

by Anna Reed

February 08, 2017

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake uuuuuuuuuuuuuup!

Even in the dark winter morning hours, there has to be at least one song that within the first couple bars makes you want to get up and face your day. And that's just what we're looking for today - great wake up songs.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that would be great as an alarm clock wake up song?

Submit your own idea for a Coffee Break and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs played

Alabama Shakes - Rise To The Sun
The Partridge Family - I Woke Up in Love This Morning
Bob Marley and The Wailers - Get Up Stand Up
Beck - Gamma Ray
Volcano Choir - Byegone
Bill Withers - Lovely Day
Prince - Starfish and Coffee
Junior Senior - Boy Meets Girl