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Coffee Break: Call a Friend Day

Jenny Lewis and Digital Producer Jay Gabler.
Jenny Lewis and Digital Producer Jay Gabler.Left photo courtesy the artist, right photo by Cecilia Johnson/MPR

by Jill Riley and Anna Weggel

December 28, 2020

Today is National Call a Friend Day - a reminder to take a few minutes, pick up the phone, and call that friend you've been meaning to get back in touch with.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about friendship and reconnecting?

And if you can today, reach out to someone who could use a call.

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
Aretha Franklin - Call Me
Blondie - Call Me
The Nerves - Hanging On The Telephone
Electric Light Orchestra - Telephone Line
Andrew Gold - Thank You For Being A Friend
Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend
Carole King - You've Got A Friend