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893 Songs That Bring Us Together

893 Songs That Bring Us Together

Right now, all music is essential. It's helping us power through this uncertain time while helping us feel connected. We asked you to share the songs that make you feel connected, and you responded! We will start playing the 893 Songs That Bring Us Together Monday, May 4 at 1 p.m. CDT. Songs will appear on the page below.

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  1. 500

    The Four Tops: Reach Out I'll Be There

    Reach Out I'll Be There

    Reach Out
    The Four Tops
  2. 501

    Radiohead: Karma Police

    Karma Police

    OK Computer
    Radiohead
  3. 502

    Aerosmith: Dream On

    Dream On

    Aerosmith
    Aerosmith
  4. 503

    Beyonce: Formation

    Formation

    Lemonade
    Beyonce
    "The songs on my list remind me of times I was with friends, family, or even strangers - all singing or dancing along to a song we all know. I think one value of popular music is that we carry shared experiences into our loneliest times. Reliving times we were not alone is a welcome respite in this time of forced isolation." - Caleb S.
  5. 504

    Nena: 99 Luftballons

    99 Luftballons

    Nena
    Nena
  6. 505

    The Stills-Young Band: Long May You Run

    Long May You Run

    Long May You Run
    The Stills-Young Band
  7. 506

    Al Green: Take Me to the River

    Take Me to the River

    Al Green Explores Your Mind
    Al Green
  8. 507

    Mumford & Sons: I Will Wait

    I Will Wait

    Babel
    Mumford & Sons
  9. 508

    U2: I Will Follow

    I Will Follow

    Boy
    U2
    "These are songs I blast in the car to pick myself up, songs that my toddler loves, or songs that have an anthem feeling to them, which reminds me being at a show with people and singing along." - Alison R.
  10. 509

    Hurray For The Riff Raff: Living In The City

    Living In The City

    The Navigator
    Hurray For The Riff Raff
  11. 510

    Whitney Houston: I Will Always Love You

    I Will Always Love You

    The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album
    Whitney Houston
  12. 511

    Van Morrison: Moondance

    Moondance

    Moondance
    Van Morrison
  13. 512

    Sam Cooke: Another Saturday Night

    Another Saturday Night

    Ain't That Good News
    Sam Cooke
  14. 513

    Franz Ferdinand: Take Me Out

    Take Me Out

    Franz Ferdinand
    Franz Ferdinand
  15. 514

    Joy Division: Love Will Tear Us Apart

    Love Will Tear Us Apart

    Substance
    Joy Division
  16. 515

    Ice Cube: It Was A Good Day

    It Was A Good Day

    The Predator
    Ice Cube
  17. 516

    The Sundays: Here's Where the Story Ends

    Here's Where the Story Ends

    Reading, Writing and Arithmetic
    The Sundays
    "This is a lifetime event. Being at home, distance learning with three school-aged kids. Being a teacher myself and having a husband who is working in an ER. Being laid off from another job I have. Being home - which I love, listening more carefully to the sounds of life. These songs and The Current have made the stay-at-home order just beautiful! I say that truthfully, we slowed down, we played with our kids and we listened to music. Thank you. All of you at The Current have done so much for us listeners! My list is all over the place, but I love these songs, can't wait to see if any make it into the 893!" - Megan Y.
  18. 517

    Neil Young: Heart of Gold

    Heart of Gold

    Harvest
    Neil Young
  19. 518

    Hozier: Take Me To Church

    Take Me To Church

    Hozier
    Hozier
  20. 519

    Run D.M.C.: Walk This Way

    Walk This Way

    Raising Hell
    Run D.M.C.
  21. 520

    Joni Mitchell: A Case of You

    A Case of You

    Blue
    Joni Mitchell
  22. 521

    Arcade Fire: Everything Now

    Everything Now

    Everything Now
    Arcade Fire
  23. 522

    Tegan and Sara: Everything Is Awesome!!

    Everything Is Awesome!!

    "The Lego Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"
    Tegan and Sara
    "The songs on my list either talk about getting together and having a good time, uniting to fight a cause, people from all lifestyles coming together or showing pride, or celebrating music itself, which I think brings us all together. For me, music is an escape and just makes me feel good." - Nick J.
  24. 523

    Michael Franti & Spearhead: The Sound of Sunshine

    The Sound of Sunshine

    The Sound of Sunshine
    Michael Franti & Spearhead
  25. 524

    The Strokes: Last Nite

    Last Nite

    Is This It
    The Strokes
  26. 525

    Joan Jett: I Love Rock N' Roll

    I Love Rock N' Roll

    I Love Rock'n Roll
    Joan Jett
  27. 526

    The Who: My Generation

    My Generation

    My Generation
    The Who
  28. 527

    Low Cut Connie: Revolution Rock N Roll

    Revolution Rock N Roll

    Dirty Pictures (part 1)
    Low Cut Connie
  29. 528

    The Clash: Lost In The Supermarket

    Lost In The Supermarket

    London Calling
    The Clash
    "There are strips on the floor showing us where to stand; arrows on aisle floors telling us which direction to walk in; empty shelves in the paper products aisle. Who isn't lost in the supermarket these days?" - Susan L.
  30. 529

    Kendrick Lamar: i

    i

    To Pimp a Butterfly
    Kendrick Lamar
  31. 530

    Soccer Mommy: circle the drain

    circle the drain

    Color Theory
    Soccer Mommy
  32. 531

    Bob Mould: See A Little Light

    See A Little Light

    Workbook
    Bob Mould
  33. 532

    MGMT: Electric Feel

    Electric Feel

    Oracular Spectacular
    MGMT
  34. 533

    Marvin Gaye: Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)

    Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)

    What's Going On
    Marvin Gaye
    My husband died in February from ALS, and now COVID and social distancing are testing me greatly. Music fills my days, is my salvo, my joy. Going back to old songs, listening to new music. It's always the music that has gotten us through the darkest times of life. Stay healthy! - Joan K.
  35. 534

    Bruce Springsteen: Land of Hope and Dreams

    Land of Hope and Dreams

    Wrecking Ball
    Bruce Springsteen
  36. 535

    Courtney Barnett: Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go to the Party

    Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go to the Party

    Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit
    Courtney Barnett
  37. 536

    Neil Diamond: America

    America

    The Jazz Singer
    Neil Diamond
    "This one has such a powerful message. It brings tears to my eyes everytime. Never forget our heritage; America is a lovely melting pot, a beautiful tapestry of all, and we will persevere." - Alyson S.
  38. 537

    Brandi Carlile: The Mother

    The Mother

    By The Way, I Forgive You
    Brandi Carlile
  39. 538

    Neutral Milk Hotel: In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

    In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

    In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
    Neutral Milk Hotel
  40. 539

    Fishbone: Everyday Sunshine

    Everyday Sunshine

    The Reality of My Surroundings
    Fishbone
  41. 540

    Creedence Clearwater Revival: Have You Ever Seen The Rain?

    Have You Ever Seen The Rain?

    Pendulum
    Creedence Clearwater Revival
    "For me, these are some songs (of many) which I never tire hearing. They give me a sense of hope and desire to carry on, in good or bad times." - Jay S.
  42. 541

    The Head and the Heart: Lost in My Mind

    Lost in My Mind

    The Head and the Heart
    The Head and the Heart
  43. 542

    The Smiths: There is a Light That Never Goes Out

    There is a Light That Never Goes Out

    The Queen is Dead
    The Smiths
  44. 543

    OutKast: So Fresh, So Clean

    So Fresh, So Clean

    Stankonia
    OutKast
  45. 544

    Lucinda Williams: I Just Wanted To See You So Bad

    I Just Wanted To See You So Bad

    Lucinda Williams
    Lucinda Williams
  46. 545

    Montell Jordan: This Is How We Do it

    This Is How We Do it

    This Is How We Do It
    Montell Jordan
  47. 546

    Talking Heads: Life During Wartime

    Life During Wartime

    Fear of Music
    Talking Heads
  48. 547

    The Wailers (Bob Marley): Get Up, Stand Up

    Get Up, Stand Up

    Burnin'
    The Wailers (Bob Marley)
  49. 548

    Leonard Cohen: Tower Of Song

    Tower Of Song

    I'm Your Man
    Leonard Cohen
    "These songs keep me dancing in the kitchen at night. Keeping the ones I love close at home, but aching for live music and being out together again in public." - Barbara B.
  50. 549

    Led Zeppelin: Stairway to Heaven

    Stairway to Heaven

    Led Zeppelin IV
    Led Zeppelin
  51. 550

    The Time: Jungle Love

    Jungle Love

    Ice Cream Castle
    The Time
  52. 551

    Vera Lynn: We'll Meet Again

    We'll Meet Again

    We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn
    Vera Lynn
  53. 552

    Green Day: Wake Me Up When September Ends

    Wake Me Up When September Ends

    American Idiot
    Green Day
  54. 553

    Otis Redding: A Change Is Gonna Come

    A Change Is Gonna Come

    Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul
    Otis Redding
  55. 554

    Atmosphere: Always Coming Back Home to You

    Always Coming Back Home to You

    Seven's Travels
    Atmosphere
    "I chose songs that make me feel more connected and hopeful for the future of the world. Atmosphere also makes me happy and proud to be a Minnesotan." - Ben C.
  56. 555

    Vince Guaraldi Trio: Linus and Lucy

    Linus and Lucy

    Jazz Impressions of a Boy Named Charlie Brown
    Vince Guaraldi Trio
  57. 556

    Beck: Hell Yes

    Hell Yes

    Guero
    Beck
  58. 557

    Daniel Johnston: True Love Will Find You in the End

    True Love Will Find You in the End

    Retired Boxer
    Daniel Johnston
  59. 558

    The Go Go's: Vacation

    Vacation

    Vacation
    The Go Go's
  60. 559

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  61. 560

    MC Hammer: U Can't Touch This

    U Can't Touch This

    Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em
    MC Hammer
  62. 561

    The English Beat: Save It For Later

    Save It For Later

    Special Beat Service
    The English Beat
  63. 562

    Pink Floyd: Another Brick In The Wall

    Another Brick In The Wall

    The Wall
    Pink Floyd
  64. 563

    The Moldy Peaches: Anyone Else But You

    Anyone Else But You

    The Moldy Peaches
    The Moldy Peaches
  65. 564

    Pixies: Where Is My Mind

    Where Is My Mind

    Surfer Rosa
    Pixies
  66. 565

    Bruce Springsteen: Dancing in the Dark

    Dancing in the Dark

    Born in the U.S.A.
    Bruce Springsteen
  67. 566

    First Aid Kit: Emmylou

    Emmylou

    The Lion's Roar
    First Aid Kit
    "Most of these songs are about caring for others or coping with life. Music has always been present in my life, good times and bad, I need it like water and air." - Gail S.
  68. 567

    Nathaniel Rateliff: And It’s Still Alright

    And It’s Still Alright

    And It’s Still Alright
    Nathaniel Rateliff
  69. 568

    Prince: Sign O' The Times

    Sign O' The Times

    Sign O' The Times
    Prince
  70. 569

    Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger

    Don't Look Back In Anger

    "(What's The Story) Morning Glory?"
    Oasis
  71. 570

    Frank Ocean: Thinkin Bout You

    Thinkin Bout You

    Channel Orange
    Frank Ocean
    "Music lets me disappear into myself and come together with the world all at the same time." - Mark W.
  72. 571

    Massive Attack: Protection

    Protection

    Protection
    Massive Attack
  73. 572

    Wilco: A Shot in the Arm

    A Shot in the Arm

    Summerteeth
    Wilco
  74. 573

    The Church: Under The Milky Way

    Under The Milky Way

    Starfish
    The Church
  75. 574

    G. Love & Special Sauce: Cold Beverage

    Cold Beverage

    G. Love and Special Sauce
    G. Love & Special Sauce
  76. 575

    Cher: Believe

    Believe

    Believe
    Cher
  77. 576

    Francis & the Lights: May I Have This Dance

    May I Have This Dance

    Farewell, Starlite!
    Francis & the Lights
  78. 577

    Parliament: Flash Light

    Flash Light

    Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome
    Parliament
  79. 578

    Tame Impala: Feels Like We Only Go Backwards

    Feels Like We Only Go Backwards

    Lonerism
    Tame Impala
  80. 579

    The Tragically Hip: Courage (for Hugh MacLennan)

    Courage (for Hugh MacLennan)

    Fully Completely
    The Tragically Hip
  81. 580

    Johnny Cash: Jackson

    Jackson

    Carryin' On With Johnny Cash and June Carter
    Johnny Cash
  82. 581

    The Velvet Underground: Rock & Roll

    Rock & Roll

    Loaded
    The Velvet Underground
  83. 582

    Britney Spears: Toxic

    Toxic

    In the Zone
    Britney Spears
  84. 583

    Fatboy Slim: Praise You

    Praise You

    You've Come A Long Way, Baby
    Fatboy Slim
  85. 584

    Peter Gabriel: In Your Eyes

    In Your Eyes

    So
    Peter Gabriel
  86. 585

    Neil Young: Harvest

    Harvest

    Harvest
    Neil Young
  87. 586

    U2: Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of

    Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of

    All That You Can't Leave Behind
    U2
    "The Current has helped with a sense of normalcy. I write this on day 41 of working from home/quarantine/whatever. I write this with appreciation. These songs are personal favorites, ones you could shout-sing with a group of people, or ones that I have listened to on repeat because it makes me feel better. The listening public needs you, you are loved and appreciated. You matter. Keep it up. We're all in this together, stuck in a moment we're trying out damndest to get out of." - Matthew L.
  88. 587

    Salt-N-Pepa: Shoop

    Shoop

    Very Necessary
    Salt-N-Pepa
  89. 588

    The Ramones: I Wanna Be Sedated

    I Wanna Be Sedated

    Road to Ruin
    The Ramones
  90. 589

    Madonna: Like A Prayer

    Like A Prayer

    Like A Prayer
    Madonna
  91. 590

    The Black Keys: Howlin' For You

    Howlin' For You

    Brothers
    The Black Keys
  92. 591

    Joe Jackson: Steppin' Out

    Steppin' Out

    Night And Day
    Joe Jackson
  93. 592

    The Jackson 5: ABC

    ABC

    ABC
    The Jackson 5
  94. 593

    Modern English: I Melt With You

    I Melt With You

    After the Snow
    Modern English
  95. 594

    Jain: Come

    Come

    Zanaka
    Jain
  96. 595

    The Animals: We Gotta Get Out Of This Place

    We Gotta Get Out Of This Place

    Animal Tracks
    The Animals
  97. 596

    Hozier: Almost (Sweet Music)

    Almost (Sweet Music)

    Wasteland, Baby!
    Hozier
  98. 597

    John Lennon: Instant Karma!

    Instant Karma!

    Instant Karma: All-Time Greatest Hits
    John Lennon
    "This is a combination of songs I've loved since middle/high school, college, military and beyond - including ones I found through The Current. For many years, I considered my sustaining member monthly payments a far better investment that any other streaming service." - Brian M.
  99. 598

    Lissie: Don't You Give Up On Me

    Don't You Give Up On Me

    My Wild West
    Lissie
  100. 599

    Traveling Wilburys: Handle With Care

    Handle With Care

    The Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1
    Traveling Wilburys