Coffee Break: Hal Blaine
by Anna Weggel
March 12, 2019
Drummer and session musician Hal Blaine has passed away at the age of 90.
A Hall of Famer and member of "The Wrecking Crew", he played on songs from the Beach Boys to Simon & Garfunkel to Nancy Sinatra, and so many more.
So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature Hal Blaine on drums?
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 Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man
Gary Lewis And The Playboys - This Diamond Ring
The Partridge Family - I Think I Love You
Nancy Sinatra - Sugar Town
Simon and Garfunkel - Cecilia
The Ronettes - Be My Baby
Glen Campbell - Galveston
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass - A Taste of Honey
Secret Agent Man - Johnny Rivers
Albert Hammond - It Never Rains in Southern California