Erykah Badu and Johnny Cash were born, Sales of the 45 RPM single outpaced the 78 for the first time, Nancy Sinatra sang about some aggressive boots, Michael Jackson had a No. 1 album with 'Thriller', and Tina Turner won big, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about seizing the day or living in the moment would you like to hear?  

Van Halen's 'Jump' hit No. 1; Buddy Holly had his first hit; Stevie Wonder was honored by President Barack Obama; the youngest Beatle was born; and Frank Sinatra performed his final concert, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the world of Stevie Wonder would you like to hear?

David Roback of Mazzy Star died; The Beatles began their second film; Kurt and Courtney tied the knot; 'Roxanne' entered the Billboard Hot 100; Led Zeppelin released a double album; Paul Simon won a Grammy for 'Graceland'; and Elton John became a Sir, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about kicking or soccer would you like to hear?

TLC released 'FanMail'; Elvis and Priscilla call it quits; Fleetwood Mac win Album of the Year for 'Rumours'; Norah Jones brings home a bundle of Grammys; and Queen nabs their first U.S. No. 1 single with 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love,' Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs to mend a broken heart would you like to hear?

Jimi Hendrix made his stage debut; Andrew Lloyd Webber landed at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart; and Kurt Cobain was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from self-titled debut records would you like to hear?