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Coffee Break: German-American Day

October 06, 2016

What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?
What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?iStockphoto, via NPR

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed October 6 as German-American Day - a day to celebrate German American heritage and commemorate the day 13 German families first immigrated to Philadelphia.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what German-American bands or musicians do you want to hear?

And thanks to Andrea for writing in with today's topic.

Songs played

The Velvet Underground - Femme Fatale
Pearl Jam - Rearview Mirror
Wayne Newton - Danke Schoen
Ramones - Beat On The Brat
Hole - Doll Parts
John Denver - Rocky Mountain High