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Coffee Break: Mamas and the papas

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s:  Family w Christmas tree at home.
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Family w Christmas tree at home.George Marks/Getty Images

by Anna Weggel

October 24, 2018

Thanks to listener Loran for today's theme suggestion -- he says "Counter to the rebellious tone of rock, I think there are a lot of songs that recommend listening to your parents." Let's expand a little bit on that idea this morning.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that offer advice to or from parents, or talk about moms and dads?

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 Miracles - Shop Around
The Who - Squeeze Box
Clifton Chenier - Mama Told Papa
Jane's Addiction - Had a Dad
Etta James - Tell Mama
The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
Three Dog Night - Mama Told Me (Not to Come)
Johnny Cash - Daddy Sang Bass
DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince - Parents Just Don't Understand