Janis Joplin's cover of a Kris Kristofferson tune took her to No. 1, albeit posthumously; John married Yoko; Lou Reed got excluded from a club for being too punk-ish; T Rex played their final gig ever; and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts loved rock 'n' roll all the way to No. 1, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs to welcome spring would you like to hear?

Ruth Pointer was born; Apple Records released The Beatles' 'Anthology 2'; The film 'Blackboard Jungle' pushed rock 'n' roll into the mainstream; Jefferson Airplane took a new name; Bob Dylan's self-titled debut album was released; and Andrew Wood passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that contain laughter in them (or in the title!) would you like to hear?

Frank Sinatra made his first recording; the Bee Gees had the top three singles in the U.S. singles charts; the Ramones got inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; the Clash released their very first single; and Husker Du's Grant Hart and Queen Latifah were born, today in music history.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the 90s that describe how you were in the 90s would you like to hear?

Hozier was born; Elvis Presley bought Graceland; the Bee Gees made their U.S. television debut; Van Halen had a high-flying hit; and Billy Corgan was born, today in music history.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands or artists who are Irish would you like to hear?

Simon & Garfunkel cleaned up at the Grammys; Elvis returned to Memphis after a 13-year absence; ABBA got inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; and Motown lost rising star Tammi Terrell far too early, today in music hhistory.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that would make good hold music would you like to hear?