Today is Sir Raymond Douglas Davies' birthday, best-known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the Kinks. Often referred to as "The Godfather of Britpop", he turns 77 years young today.

Just what is Britpop? It's a U.K.-based music and culture movement that produced brighter, catchier alternative rock and was focused primarily between the years 1993 and 1997.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Britpop and Britpop-inspired music do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Blur - Parklife
Oasis - Wonderwall
The Kinks - Well Respected Man
XTC - This Is Pop
Pulp - Common People
Lush - Ladykillers
Cornershop - Brimful of Asha
(The Kinks - Ev'rybody's Gonna Be Happy)