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Coffee Break: Songs for Prince Celebration 2023

Prince performing in 1985.
Prince performing in 1985.Ron Wolfson/Landov

by Jill Riley

June 07, 2023

Prince Rogers Nelson was born on June 7, 1958, so today would have been his 65th birthday. This week is also Prince Celebration at Paisley Park, running June 8-11.

The event includes appearances by Chuck D, Chaka Khan, and Doug. E Fresh, as well as performances by Sounds of Blackness and Shelby J. Since this year’s celebration comes 7 years after Prince’s passing, there will be special programming discussing the significance of that number in his life. It’s a week to gather with Prince fans to remember his incredible legacy.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Prince should we play?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Prince - 7
Prince - Rock and Roll is Alive
Prince - Purple Rain
Prince - Paisley Park
Prince - Starfish and Coffee
Prince - Cream (bonus)