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Coffee Break: The Cubs' moment in history

by Anna Reed

November 03, 2016

The Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians.
The Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians.Gene J. Puskar/AP, via NPR

The Chicago Cubs won the World Series last night against the Cleveland Indians in the 10th inning after a rain delay.

Besides being a nail-biter, the game meant a great deal to Cubs fans as the team hasn't won the World Series since 1908. Last night rewarded fans for their loyalty and perseverance through a lifetime of patiently waiting for this day to come.

So for today's Coffee Break, what song would you prescribe for this moment in history?

It could be a song whose lyrics mention waiting, or "finally", or champions, or baseball. However you want to go at this topic, take your best shot and we'll compile a list of songs to celebrate.

Songs played

Punch Brothers - Movement And Location
ABBA - The Winner Takes It All
Talking Heads - Once In A Lifetime
The Suburbs - Waiting
Wait So Long - Trampled By Turtles
At Last - Etta James
How You Like Me Now? - The Heavy