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Coffee Break: Questions

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

July 10, 2025

Coffee Break: Questions
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Have you ever wondered how artists come up with song titles? Sometimes an artist might be thinking of a certain topic, or maybe they were just trying to find out information.

Titles often come as statements or phrases, but what about the elusive question? At times, a musician or band could just be curious, or maybe it’s as simple as trying to figure out an answer. Today, let’s create a playlist full of questions worthy of a quiz.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with titles that are questions would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs Played
The Breeders - Do You Love Me Now
Joe Jackson - Is She Really Going Out With Him
R.E.M - What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?
Pet Shop Boys - What Have I Done To Deserve This?
Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately
Divine Fits - Would That Not Be Nice 
Tower Of Power - What Is Hip

Coffee Break: Questions