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Coffee Break: The world of Dan Wilson

Jake Slichter and Dan Wilson of Semisonic performing at First Avenue
Jake Slichter and Dan Wilson of Semisonic performing at First AvenueAndy Witchger for MPR

by Jill Riley and Anna Weggel

May 20, 2021

Happy 60th Birthday to Dan Wilson, massively prolific songwriter, member of the Minneapolis music community since the '80s, and known for his bands Semisonic and Trip Shakespeare.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Dan Wilson bands, or songs that he's written or produced for others?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Semisonic - F.N.T.
Phantogram - You Don't Get Me High Anymore
Mike Doughty - I Hear the Bells
Trip Shakespeare - Today You Move
My Morning Jacket - Big Decisions
Leon Bridges - Motorbike
Amy Shark - You'll Never Meet Anyone Like Me Again