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Coffee Break: Peace, love and understanding

Two men hug at a protest in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Two men hug at a protest in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.Evan Frost | MPR News

by Anna Weggel

May 28, 2020

Protests over the death of George Floyd turned violent last night and early this morning in Minneapolis - with stores looted, businesses set aflame and one person reported dead.

The only thing we can think of to do for this morning's Coffee Break is play a set of songs for you around the theme of "peace, love and understanding". Let us know what you'd like to hear.

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Nick Lowe - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding
Curtis Mayfield - We Got To Have Peace
The New Standards - Love Is the Law
U2 - One
Oasis - Let There Be Love
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On

Bonus pre-CB songs:
The Youngbloods - Get Together
Patti Smith - People Have The Power