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Coffee Break: Call me by my name

The Kinks in 1970.
The Kinks in 1970.Courtesy of Sanctuary Records, via NPR

by Jill Riley and Anna Weggel

December 01, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that call out a particular person by name?

For example, "Lola" by The Kinks, etc.

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

The Kinks - Lola
The Magnetic Fields - Andrew in Drag
Ramones - Judy Is A Punk
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
The Hollies - Carrie Anne
XTC - Making Plans For Nigel
Cake - Daria
Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al