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9:30 Coffee Break: Teenage Prodigies

August 18, 2014

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What songs do you want to hear for today's coffee break?
MPR Graphic / Tracy Kompelien

Teenage baseball phenom, Mo'ne Davis, just pitched a shutout at the Little League World Series. The 13-year-old has a 70 mph pitch and is the 18th girl to play in the series. She inspired us to give some praise to younger musicians.

What musicians have recieved critical and commercial success in the teens? Give us your suggestions for musical teenage prodigies for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Songs Played:

Jake Bugg - "Lightning Bolt"

Kate Bush - "Wuthering Heights"

Lorde - "Team"

The Box Tops - "Cry Like a Baby"

The Strypes - "Blue Collar Jane"

Jackson 5 - "ABC"

9:30 Coffee Break: Teenage Prodigies