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Coffee Break: Scary Monsters and Super Creeps

by Jill Riley and Anna Weggel

October 26, 2020

David Bowie released Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) Today in Music History.
David Bowie released Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) Today in Music History.album cover art

Welcome to the start of your SPOOKY HALLOWEEN WEEK that will feature a whole pile of scary Coffee Break themes.

If Coffee Breaks aren't enough, you can listen all day on Saturday to hear Halloween jams on Teenage Kicks and the Honey-Do List, and get your bone-chilling requests in on Radio Free Current. If THAT'S not enough, you can tune in to Rock the Cradle Radio for a nonstop Halloween dance party for kids and their grownups now through the weekend. And The Current is giving you a reason to get in the Halloween spirit, even if you're not going trick or treating this year -- show us your costume by sharing a picture on social media, and be sure to tag us and use the hashtag #TheCurrentHalloween.

From all your friends at The Current: stay safe, have fun and have a happy Halloween.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention scary monsters and super creeps do you want to hear?

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.

Songs played

David Bowie - Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)
Bobby 'Boris' Pickett and The Crypt-Kickers - Monster Mash
Mark Mallman - Monster Movies
Blue Oyster Cult - Godzilla
Radiohead - Creep
Warren Zevon - Werewolves Of London
The Cranberries - Zombie

Coffee Break: Scary Monsters and Super Creeps