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Coffee Break: Disco!

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

July 02, 2025

A disco ball sparkles at the Fryed Candy design booth during the annual Twin Cities Pride festival Sunday, June 30, 2024.
A disco ball sparkles at the Fryed Candy design booth during the annual Twin Cities Pride festival Sunday, June 30, 2024.NIcole Neri for MPR News

Break out your boogie shoes because Wednesday is National Disco Day! The unofficial holiday that celebrates the glitz, glamour, and exuberance of the 1970s started in New Zealand before making its way to other parts of the globe.

The genre's popularity waned in the 80s, but its upbeat tempo and mix of funk and soul are still a staple on the dance floor. Today, let’s get down on it by creating a playlist worthy of a discotheque!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what disco or disco-inspired songs would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Bee Gees- You Should Be Dancing
Donna Summer- Hot Stuff
Daft Punk- Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Chic- Le Freak
Vickie Sue Robinson- Turn the Beat Around
Kool and The Gang- Get Down On It
Jungle- Keep Moving