Kitty Wells passed away; Desmond Dekker was born; the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records; Sean Cassidy had his one and only No. 1 hit; and the White Stripes played their shortest concert ever, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from French bands or musicians would you like to hear?  

John Lennon suffered a tragic loss; Elton John got his first No. 1 album in the U.S.; Ray Davies temporarily resigned from the Kinks; Ian Curtis of Joy Division was born in Greater Manchester; and Prince gave free albums to U.K. tabloid subscribers, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about giving something away would you like to hear?

Bobby Vinton had a No. 1 hit with a floral-themed song; the Everly Brothers had a sibling spat; Donna Summer had her third No. 1 single; Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' had its London premiere; and The Dead Weather released 'Horehound', Today in Music History.

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

The Beatles take a boat to "Lucky Stars"; Jerry Garcia designs neckties; Metallica heads to court against Napster; Suzanne Vega celebrates a birthday; and the space station Skylab crashed to Earth, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what song with titles that could be conversation starters would you like to hear?

Mavis Staples was born; the Stones had their first No. 1 hit in the U.S.; Starland Vocal Band had their only No. 1 hit with 'Afternoon Delight'; the Rolling Stones' Bill Wyman fell off a stage in St. Paul; and Nilsson released the eccentric 'Son of Schmilsson,' Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with titles that are questions would you like to hear?