For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists who have also been teachers would you like to hear?

Collaborations from Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand, and Maria Carey and Boyz II Men were at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart; Cindy Birdsong of the Supremes was kidnapped at knifepoint; the Smashing Pumpkins played their final concert; and a Portland DJ got in trouble because of Elvis, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a double meaning would you like to hear?

The Teddy Bears, The Carpenters and Whitney Houston had No. 1 hits; Neil Young was sued for having "not commercial enough music"; 'Ice Ice Baby' was at the top of the U.K. Singles Chart; and Janelle Monáe turns 38, Today in Music History.

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

Elvis scored his third No.1 hit; Nirvana rallied against lip-syncing; R.E.M had their first top 10 hit with "The One I Love"; Randy Newman turns 80; and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy is 96, Today in Music History.

Mick Jagger didn't have fleas, Freddy Mercury was remembered, George Harrison stepped out with a triple album, and Lori Barbero was born, Today in Music History.

Tina Turner was born; Johnny Cash had his first hit, Miles David got married, and The Sex Pistols caused some anarchy Today in Music History.

The Who peaked at number nine; Nike Drake died at age 26, The Bodyguard opened nation-wide; and The Band made their final performance, "The Last Waltz".

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that Carol Kaye played on would you like to hear?