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Coffee Break: Scratch and sniff

Scratch and sniff
Scratch and sniffiStockphoto, via NPR

by Anna Weggel

October 12, 2018

It's Friday -- let's have some fun.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention smells and scents?

Thanks to Loran for the theme idea!

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

Ike and Tina Turner - I Smell Trouble
R.E.M. - Mine Smell Like Honey
Strawberry Alarm Clock - Incense and Peppermints
The White Stripes - I Think I Smell A Rat
Brownsville Station - Smokin In The Boys Room
Dillinger Four - Smells Like OK Soda
The J. Geils Band - Love Stinks