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Coffee Break: Songs that offer advice

Kenny Rogers
Kenny RogersCourtesy of the artist, via NPR

by Jill Riley and Anna Weggel

June 14, 2021

Today's #VinalTapCurrent pick "Coward of the County" from Kenny Rogers was a song that offered a little life advice. The chorus starts, "Promise me son, not to do the things I've done / Walk away from trouble if you can".

There's something nice about a song that offers a life pathway to the listener. And since we're getting into grad party season, let's send our seniors off to the big wide world with some musical advice.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that offer a bit of advice?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

The Rolling Stones - You Can't Always Get What You Want
Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself
Romeo Void - Never Say Never
The Black Angels - Don't Play With Guns
Stephen Stills - Love The One You're With
The Nude Party - Chevrolet Van