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9:30 Coffee Break: John Lennon

December 08, 2014

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What songs do you want to hear for today's coffee break?
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It has been 34 years since the violent murder of John Lennon, assassinated on the streets of Manhattan on December 8, 1980.

Fans are gearing up to remember the former Beatle and political activist in ceremonies around the world, in Minneapolis Curtiss A will host his annual ..With A Little Help From My Friends tribute at First Avenue. We want to put together a small tribute here on The Morning Show with some help from you.

What songs do you want to hear from John Lennon's career? We'll put together a playlist of songs from his time with the Beatles and various solo projects for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Songs Played:

John Lennon - "Instant Karma!"

The Beatles - "Dear Prudence"

John Lennon - "Oh Yoko!"

John Lennon and Yoko Ono - "Watching the Wheels"

The Beatles - "Twist and Shout"

John Lennon - "Happy Xmas (War is Over)"

Don't miss the chance to be the star of your office this holiday season with a visit from The Current's Morning Show. Jill and Steve will come to your work place with treats from Birchwood Cafe and Peace Coffee. Email to win: CoffeeBreak@TheCurrent.org