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Coffee Break: Walking songs -

Coffee Break: Walking songs

by Jill Riley and Rachel Frances

April 05, 2023

A woman walks alongside a dog in a grassy field.
A woman walks alongside a dog in a grassy field.Julita / Pixabay

The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day. The American Heart Association launched National Walking Day in 2007 as part of its efforts to promote healthy living. Need a little inspiration to get out and go for a walk this spring? Check out this list of scenic spots along the Minnesota/Wisconsin border compiled by digital producer, Darby!

A good walk deserves a good playlist. For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention walking do you want to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played:
Patsy Cline – Walkin’ After Midnight
The Proclaimers – I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Run DMC – Walk This Way
Parquet Courts – Walking at a Downtown Pace
Annie Lennox – Walking On Broken Glass
The Ventures – Walk, Don’t Run
Ramones – I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You
Nancy Sinatra – These Boots are Made for Walking
Dire Straits – Walk of Life

Coffee Break: Walking songs