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Coffee Break: A color in the band name

Trade ad for Black Sabbath's album Black Sabbath (1970). From left to right: Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne.
Trade ad for Black Sabbath's album Black Sabbath (1970). From left to right: Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne.Warner Bros. Records | Wikimedia Public Domain

by Anna Reed

June 14, 2018

Thanks to Paul for writing in with today's theme idea. He suggested we play bands with a color in their name, because "any time we can increase the chances of Black Sabbath getting played is a good thing!"

We'll see, Paul. We'll see.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that have a color in their band name?

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

Al Green - Let's Stay Together
Black Box Recorder - These Are The Things
The Oranges Band - Atmosphere
Goldfrapp - Ooh La La
The Shocking Blue - Venus
Yello - Oh Yeah
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Subway To Venus
Frank Black - Ten Percenter
Deep Blue Something - Breakfast At Tiffany's