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Coffee Break: 2017

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

January 22, 2025

Bill DeVille introduces Portland, Ore., trio Joseph, before they performed at The Current's 12th Birthday Party at First Avenue.
Bill DeVille introduces Portland, Ore., trio Joseph, before they performed at The Current's 12th Birthday Party at First Avenue.Nate Ryan | MPR

Our journey through the years continues, and it’s all in honor of your support in keeping The Current strong for two decades! We’ve now landed in 2017 — when Beyoncé announced she was pregnant on Instagram, Zootopia picked up an Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got engaged, and Wonder Woman opened in theaters.

From The Current: The Current's Top 89 of 2017

You also voted on your favorite songs of 2017, and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit nabbed the coveted No. 1 spot. Look at the countdown, and then let’s craft a playlist full of 2017 jams!

So, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Countdown from 2017 would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Jain-  Makeba
JD McPherson- Lucky Penny
St. Vincent- New York
Amy Shark- Drive You Mad
Jeremy Messersmith and Friends- Little Blue World
Superorganism- Something For Your M.I.N.D.