2016 took the lives of many of our favorite musicians - Prince, Sharon Jones, David Bowie, George Michael, Leonard Cohen, Phife Dawg, Merle Haggard, and so many more. And 2017 wasn't so nice either. In a 2-part Coffee Break, we'll spend the next two days remembering artists lost in 2017.

As we come towards the end of 2017, let's get reflective. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that focus on reflection and memories?

In the Twin Cities we have a high of -3 degrees with a low windchill of -29 degrees in the forecast for today, which puts us at a windchill advisory. That's a temperature you could safely call "bitter cold". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear where the singer is bitter about something?

As we head into Christmas weekend, what are your favorite Christmas songs that you want to hear?

It's winter solstice today - the shortest day and the longest night of the year. We're looking at only about 8.5 - 9 hours of daylight today in Minnesota with a sunset happening between 4 and 4:30 pm. So what better way to celebrate this dark, short day with a set of as many songs under 2 minutes as we can cram into a Coffee Break!

There are so many songs that are typically a part of the overall collection of holiday music, but that don't mention a particular holiday or religion. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what secular holiday songs do you want to hear?

I'll never let go Jack... It's the 20th anniversary of the release of Titanic. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention anything nautical?

Sheila E. turned 60 last week and we've been wanting to do a Coffee break featuring women-identifying drummers - so today's the day! What songs do you want to hear that feature ladies on drums?

It's ugly sweater day! And the morning crew is wearing their finest to celebrate the season. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention sweaters?

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its list of 2018 inductees. What songs do you want to hear from those inductees for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?