Ahmet Ertegun began recording with Ray Charles; the Beatles needed no 'help' to the top of the album charts; the Jackson Five got their own cartoon on ABC; Peter Gabriel's 'Sledgehammer' video nailed the MTV awards; and Mellencamp topped the charts, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with numbers in the title would you like to hear?

Ahead of the Minneapolis venue’s 40th Anniversary Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 20, Pickett spoke with The Morning Show host Jill Riley. He brought stories about hanging up on McCoy Tyner’s agent and Prince’s 2013 residency at the club.

'Sweet Child O' Mine' hit No. 1; Rod Steward recorded his first single; the Beatles hit No. 1 with 'Revolver'; 'Maniac' was No. 1 in the singles charts; and Nirvana released a song that took the charts by storm, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists nominated for the Americana Awards and Honors this year would you like to hear?

The Hollywood Reporter ran a choice advertisement; Elvis made his first appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'; Sam and Dave released 'Soul Man'; New Kids on the Block topped a couple of charts; Krist Novoselic had a mishap on MTV; Coolio had a No. 1 single; and John Lennon released 'Imagine,' Today in Music History.

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

Eddie Cochran signed with Liberty Records; 'Monster Mash' entered the singles charts; Marvin Gaye had an iconic No. 1 hit; Peter Gabriel released his fourth studio album; Bon Jovi went to No. 1 in a blaze of glory; Patsy Cline and Neko Case were born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention hats would you like to hear?

The Beatles topped the charts; RHCP picked a guitarist; R.E.M. swept the VMA's; and the one and only Freddie Mercury was born, Today in Music History.