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Coffee Break: Signature songs

1973 trade ad for Lynyrd Skynyrd's single "Gimme Three Steps".
1973 trade ad for Lynyrd Skynyrd's single "Gimme Three Steps".Wikipedia Public Domain

by Anna Reed

January 25, 2018

Today in 1975, a year and a half after its initial release, Lynyrd Skynyrd peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with "Free Bird", which became the band's anthem.

So many bands are known for one song in particular. Pick your favorite band - now what song do YOU most connect to them? What is their anthem?

For today's Coffee Break, what band's signature song do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
Radiohead - Creep
The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Amy Winehouse - Rehab
Aretha Franklin - Respect
Dr. Dre - Nuthin' But a G Thang feat. Snoop Dogg
Doomtree - Bangarang
Styx - Come Sail Away