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Coffee Break: Runnin' With the Devil

Devils backstage at the State Theatre for the New Standards Holiday Show
Devils backstage at the State Theatre for the New Standards Holiday ShowSteven Cohen for MPR

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February 09, 2018

Tomorrow marks the 40th anniversary of Van Halen's self-titled debut album and "Runnin' with the Devil" is the second single and first track off the album.

Interestingly enough, the lyrics to the song were reportedly inspired by the Ohio Players song "Runnin' from the Devil". The Ohio Players have been on our mind this morning because their song "Love Rollercoaster" won today's Song War against Donovan's "Sunshine Superman".

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

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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