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Coffee Break: Dos and don'ts

Pianist and jazz singer Nina Simone performs October 18, 1964 in an unidentified location.
Pianist and jazz singer Nina Simone performs October 18, 1964 in an unidentified location.Getty Images

by Anna Reed

July 05, 2018

Thanks to Osborne for writing in with today's theme.

He said, "Every day we have many rules to follow and many decisions to make."

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention "do" or "don't" in the title?

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

Bob Dylan - Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
Bat For Lashes - What's a Girl To Do?
Nina Simone - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Guided By Voices - Bad Love Is Easy To Do
The Cure - Boys Don't Cry
Ray Charles - Don't You Know
Tim Curry - I Do The Rock
Marva Whitney - What Do I Have to Do to Prove My Love to You
Night Ranger - Don't Tell Me You Love Me