Coffee Break: Resurgence songs
by Anna Reed
May 30, 2018
Fans so adamantly requested that Weezer cover Toto's "Africa" that, six days ago, the band released a cover of "Rosanna" and, finally, yesterday, a cover of "Africa".
The 1982 Toto song "Africa" reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983, yet for some reason, it seems to be popular again.
So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have recently enjoyed a resurgence for one reason or another?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."
Songs played
The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go
Badfinger - Baby Blue
Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
Elton John - Tiny Dancer
Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky