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Coffee Break: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

by Anna Reed

June 01, 2017

The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' album art
The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' album artCourtesy of the artist, via NPR

In celebration of 50 years since the release of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, we're going to play some alternate tracks from the 50th-anniversary deluxe version of the album for today's Coffee Break.

In addition to the alternate tracks, what covers of songs from the album would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Current digital producer Luke Taylor put together a list of party ideas for celebrating the anniversary - including how to dress up for the occasion, recreate the cover art, create a game and have a sing-a-long.

And of course almost HALF of the 893 Essential Artists ballots included The Beatles, which catapulted them to the No. 1 spot in our big 893 Essential Artists countdown.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break theme? Submit your topic idea and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs played

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Take 9) - The Beatles
Soul Asylum - Good Morning Good Morning
Joe Cocker - With A Little Help From My Friends
The Beatles - Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite! (Take 4)
The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever (Take 26)
Bee Gees & Peter Frampton - Getting Better
The Fall - A Day in the Life
William Shatner - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

Coffee Break: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band