April 27, 2023, is the 75th birthday of Kate Pierson, a founding member of the B-52s. Back in the 1970s, Pierson worked at a restaurant in Athens, Ga., with another aspiring musician, Cindy Wilson. Eventually, Pierson and Wilson, along with Wilson’s brother Ricky and their friends Fred Schneider and Keith Strickland, starting playing music together. On Valentine’s Day 1977, the group played their first concert together at a house party on North Milledge Avenue in Athens — and shortly thereafter, the B-52s were born.

Since that day, the lively and fun music of the B-52s has been part of the soundtrack of many a house party. Let’s celebrate that type of music today. For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands would you book or what songs would you play at a house party?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
The B-52s - Party Out of Bounds
Deee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart
LCD Soundsystem - Daft Punk Is Playing At My House
Fishbone - Skankin' to the Beat
The Isley Brothers - Shout, Pts. 1 & 2
Black Joe Lewis - Come To My Party
Low Cut Connie - Boozophilia
Beastie Boys - (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party) (bonus)

We didn’t have time for all of your great requests, so here is a playlist that incorporates 50 of them. Enjoy!