Today is National Mulligan Day — a holiday inspired by golf’s do-over stroke. The day encourages people to give second chances and/or rekindle old passions and hobbies.

The term Mulligan originated in the early 20th century when Canadian golfer David Mulligan asked for, and was given, a second chance at hitting his tee shot after missing the first time. Ever since, calling a Mulligan has been synonymous with a redo.

Let’s build a playlist that best represents the spirit of a Mulligan and list some songs that are about starting over, or giving second chances. Need more of a challenge? Songs that have a false start (they start, stop, and restart again) are fair game as well.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about starting over/redos do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

John Lennon and Yoko Ono - (Just Like) Starting Over
Bright Eyes - First Day Of My Life
The Pretenders - Back On The Chain Gang
Teenage Fanclub - Start Again
Spiritualized - Do It All Over Again
R.E.M. - Begin The Begin
Sleater-Kinney - Start Together
The Call - Let the Day Begin
Bonus: Camera Obscura - Do It Again