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Coffee Break: Fall Colors

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

September 09, 2025

In this photo taken Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, the leaves of a large maple tree in St. Paul, Minn., are changing to their fall colors.
In this photo taken Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, the leaves of a large maple tree in St. Paul, Minn., are changing to their fall colors.Andy Rathbun | Pioneer Press via AP

We’ve already changed our hats for the season, but a quick look around will show that even more transitions are on the horizon.  As the summer slowly fades away, the arrival of the cooler weather brings the familiar colors of fall.

The leaves are just starting to turn, but you can keep up with foliage with the Department of Natural Resources’ Fall Colors Map. Today, let’s celebrate the colors of the season with music!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to fall colors or the changing of the leaves would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Hot Chip - Colors
Portugal The Man - Purple Yellow Red and Blue
R.E.M. - Orange Crush
The Rolling Stones - She’s a Rainbow
The Innocence Mission - Bright as Yellow
Nat King Cole - Autumn Leaves
Cocteau Twins - Pink Orange Red

Coffee Break: Fall Colors