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Coffee Break: Decisions, decisions

The Strokes are singer Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr, bassist Nikolai Fraiture and drummer Fabrizio Moretti.
The Strokes are singer Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr, bassist Nikolai Fraiture and drummer Fabrizio Moretti.courtesy RCA Records

by Jill Riley and Anna Weggel

April 20, 2021

Closing arguments have been heard and 12 jurors are currently deciding the fate of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Did Chauvin act reasonably in his use of force to subdue George Floyd? Or did his actions kill Floyd? Chauvin faces second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, and the verdict could come down at any minute.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that center around making decisions, making up your mind, etc.?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

The Lovin' Spoonful - Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?
Cloud Cult - It's Your Decision
The Specials - It's Up To You
The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go
My Morning Jacket - Big Decisions
The Young Rascals - How Can I Be Sure
Devo - Freedom Of Choice
The Cranberries - Free To Decide