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Coffee Break: Footwear

JD McPherson, 'Socks: A Christmas Album'
JD McPherson, 'Socks: A Christmas Album'New West Records

by Anna Weggel

December 04, 2018

Listen up. It's National Sock Day. We just played an in-studio with JD McPherson where he played songs off his new record SOCKS. And we just learned that George H.W. Bush had socks for every occasion, even his funeral.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention socks or any kind of footwear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

They Might Be Giants - My Name is Kingof Socks
The Fiery Furnaces - Japanese Slippers
Bill Moss - Sock It to 'Em Soul Brother
The Royal Order of Chords and Keys - Punk Rock, One Sock!!!
Carl Perkins - Blue Suede Shoes
Adam Ant - Goody Two Shoes
Arctic Monkeys - Knee Socks
KC And The Sunshine Band - Boogie Shoes
Run DMC - My Adidas
Buffalo Daughter - Socks, Drugs and Rock'n'