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Coffee Break

Coffee Break: Call a Friend Day

by Jill Riley and Anna Weggel

December 28, 2020

Jenny Lewis and Digital Producer Jay Gabler.
Jenny Lewis and Digital Producer Jay Gabler.Left photo courtesy the artist, right photo by Cecilia Johnson/MPR

Today is National Call a Friend Day - a reminder to take a few minutes, pick up the phone, and call that friend you've been meaning to get back in touch with.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about friendship and reconnecting?

And if you can today, reach out to someone who could use a call.

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
Aretha Franklin - Call Me
Blondie - Call Me
The Nerves - Hanging On The Telephone
Electric Light Orchestra - Telephone Line
Andrew Gold - Thank You For Being A Friend
Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend
Carole King - You've Got A Friend