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Coffee Break: May the fourth be with you

by Anna Reed

May 04, 2016

May the fourth be with you
Happy Star Wars Day!
Anna Reed | MPR Photo

As you can see, Oake & Riley are big Star Wars fans.

May 4th is traditionally known as Star Wars Day, and if you're not sure why, there's a few reasons. First, when you say "May the Fourth be with you", it sounds like the famous line said with a lisp. Second, the six live-action movies of the Star Wars saga debuted in May (starting with the original Star Wars on May 25, 1977). Third, the month of May includes George Lucas' birthday (May 14, 1944).

So for today's Coffee Break, on May the 4th, let's listen to songs that make reference to Star Wars and outer space.

And thanks to Marshall and Patrick for the idea!

Songs played


Tatooine - Jeremy Messersmith
Chewbacca - Supernova
Another Girl, Another Planet - The Only Ones
Nick the Lounge Singer Sings Star Wars - SNL/Bill Murray
Star Wars Theme - Meco
Space Age Love Song - A Flock of Seagulls
Laydown - Prince

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Coffee Break: May the fourth be with you