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Coffee Break: The world of David Bowie

David Bowie performs on stage at the Forum in Copenhagen, Oct. 7, 2003.
David Bowie performs on stage at the Forum in Copenhagen, Oct. 7, 2003.NILS MEILVANG/AFP/Getty Images

by Jill Riley and Anna Weggel

January 08, 2021

David Bowie was born on this day in 1947 and died January 10, 2016, at the age of 69.

He was a legend. He was an innovator. He gave us four decades of work. Let's explore some of that work this morning.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the world of David Bowie?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

David Bowie - Modern Love
David Bowie - I Can't Give Everything Away
David Bowie - Starman
David Bowie - Jump They Say
David Bowie - I'm Afraid of Americans