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9:30 Coffee Break: Shop 'til you Rock

by Anna Reed

December 18, 2015

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Shoppers look for bargains at Toys R Us on Thanksgiving Day in New York City
Michael Nagle/Getty Images, via NPR

As we head into one of the final weekends to purchase gifts for friends and family before the holidays, let's brace ourselves for last-minute shopping.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, give us your suggestions for songs that mention shopping in the lyrics.

Thanks to Todd for today's theme suggestion.

Also, we're headed out today to visit Jewish Family Service in St. Paul for our Coffee Break on the Road. Thanks to Karin for writing in to tell us about her organization, and thanks to Black Coffee and Waffle Bar for providing treats and coffee.

Songs Played

Pet Shop Boys "Shopping"
Jane's Addiction "Been Caught Stealing"
Father John Misty "I Went To The Store One Day"
Tom Waits "Step Right Up"
Macklemore ft. Wanz "Thrift Shop"
The Clash "Lost in the Supermarket"
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles "Shop Around"

Do you deserve a Coffee Break? We at The Current's Morning Show think you do, and we want to bring treats from Black: Coffee and Waffle Bar to your workplace. Let us know why you'd like a Coffee Break - or request your own idea for a future topic.

9:30 Coffee Break: Shop 'til you Rock