The Troggs had a big hit with 'Wild Thing'; Andy Gibb was record-buyers' everything with a hit single; Steve Winwood rolled with a late-80s chart topper; Billy Bragg helped spread goodwill and guitars to the incarcerated; and Kate Bush was born and so was Seth Avett, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feel like a hug would you like to hear?

Danger Mouse was born; Bob Dylan was injured in a motorbike accident; the Doors lit the singles chart on fire; Gilbert O'Sullivan was alone at the top of the charts; Michigan declared it Four Tops Day;and Cass Elliot passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what hot rod or car song would you like to hear?

Elvis Presley's first interview appeared in print; Moscow teens were pilfering pay-phone parts to make their own electric guitars; Mick Jagger made his acting debut; Natalie Merchant sang her last gig with 10,000 Maniacs; and Jerry Lee Lewis made his TV debut on The Steve Allen Show, Today in Music History.

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

Beastie Boys released 'Paul's Boutique'; Thurston Moore was born; Bob Dylan disappointed fans by plugging in; The Beatles recorded the first take of a George Harrison tune; and Neil Young joins Crosby, Stills and Nash, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break what songs about water would you like to hear?

Jennifer Lopez was born; Survivor topped the charts with 'Eye of the Tiger'; 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' the film opened; The Stones had a spot of bother in Blackpool; U2 and UB40 topped the album and singles charts, respectively, in 1993; and the Beatles met the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Ozzy Osbourne or Black Sabbath songs would you like to hear?