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Coffee Break: Fall colors

Fall colors brighten a forest in Chisago County, Minn., on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.
Fall colors brighten a forest in Chisago County, Minn., on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.Andrew Krueger | MPR News

October 18, 2021

The fall colors are really starting to show on the trees around the Twin Cities. The reds, yellows, oranges, greens, and even browns are all so beautiful.

Let's celebrate the beauty of fall in the way we do best - with music!

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention the fall colors do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Crimson And Clover
Donovan - Mellow Yellow
R.E.M. - Orange Crush
Bob Marley and The Wailers - Mr. Brown
Prince - Little Red Corvette
The Vines - Orange Amber
The Innocence Mission - Bright as Yellow
Belly - Red
Ken Nordine - Crimson