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Coffee Break: Father figure

George Michael performs at Rockfest in June 1988 at Wembley Stadium in London.
George Michael performs at Rockfest in June 1988 at Wembley Stadium in London.Gillian Allen/AP

by Anna Reed

October 20, 2017

Without knowing each other's selections, both Jill and Brian chose songs for today's Song War that feature issues with a father.

Brian chose George Michael's "Father Figure", which says "I will be your father figure / Put your tiny hand in mine / I will be your preacher teacher / Anything you have in mind."

Jill chose The Zombies' "Time of the Season", which says "What's your name? / Who's your daddy? / Is he rich? / Is he rich like me?"

Perhaps inadvertently inspiring their song choices was yesterday's news item that at age 68, Billy Joel is expecting his third child.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention fathers?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Sturgill Simpson - Sugar Daddy (Theme from Vinyl)
Jane's Addiction - Had a Dad
Ray Snead - I'm a Good Rockin' Daddy
Amy Winehouse - Rehab
Johnny Cash - Daddy Sang Bass
D'Angelo and The Vanguard - Sugah Daddy
The Zombies - Time Of The Season
Waylon Jennings - Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line
Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle