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February 22, 2018

It's February 22 which means it's World Thinking Day - a day celebrated by Girl Scouts from 146 countries around a different theme each year. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention "think" in the lyrics?

Coffee Break: Think for a minute

Coffee Break: Think for a minute

Anna Reed • Feb 22, 2018

It's February 22 which means it's World Thinking Day - a day celebrated by Girl Scouts from 146 countries around a different theme each year. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention "think" in the lyrics?

Today in Music History: Radiohead released 'Pablo Honey'

Today in Music History: Radiohead released 'Pablo Honey'

Feb 22, 2018

Elvis Presley was at No. 1 with 'Rock-A- Hula Baby / Can't Help Falling In Love'; MTV dedicated a full 22 hours broadcast to The Monkees; Andy Warhol died; The Beatles recorded "I Want You (She's So Heavy)"; and Radiohead released 'Pablo Honey', Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Fireworks At The Top!

The Chart Show: Fireworks At The Top!

Mark Wheat • Feb 22, 2018

First Aid Kit see their first #1 spot this week, followed by a slew of debuts from Brandi Carlile, Lucius, Ezra Furman, Eels, and JD McPherson.

Music News: Kendrick Lamar impresses, confuses at BRIT Awards

Music News: Kendrick Lamar impresses, confuses at BRIT Awards

Jay Gabler • Feb 21, 2018

Today's top music stories include the 2018 BRIT Awards, TV series plans for Matt Berninger, and an all-star charity concert led by Dave Navarro.

Watch Dessa deconstruct the making of her new album 'Chime'

Watch Dessa deconstruct the making of her new album 'Chime'

Hanna Bubser and Toki Wright • Feb 21, 2018

Watch Dessa and her collaborators Lazerbeak and Andy Thompson peel back the curtain of the music-making process.

Elise LeGrow's 'Playing Chess' honors blues and R&B greats

Elise LeGrow's 'Playing Chess' honors blues and R&B greats

Scott Simon and Ned Wharton • Feb 21, 2018

The Canadian singer covers the Chicago-based Chess Records catalog, from Chuck Berry to Etta James, on her debut album.

Coffee Break: Personal Stereo

Coffee Break: Personal Stereo

Anna Reed • Feb 21, 2018

Jay Gabler stopped by today to talk to us about Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow's 2017 book "Personal Stereo" which revisits the history of the Walkman. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention a personal listening device?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Personal Stereo'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Personal Stereo'

Jay Gabler • Feb 21, 2018

In 'Personal Stereo,' Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow revisits the history of one of the 20th century's most consequential inventions.

Robert Plant on 'Carry Fire,' his love of Low and possible Led Zeppelin celebrations

Robert Plant on 'Carry Fire,' his love of Low and possible Led Zeppelin celebrations

Jill Riley • Feb 21, 2018

Ahead of his sold-out show at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis with his band, the Sensational Space Shifters, Robert Plant took some time to talk with The Current's Jill Riley about his latest record, his admiration of Duluth's Low and even a few thoughts on Led Zeppelin's 50th anniversary.

Today in Music History: Fleetwood Mac Releases 'Rumours'

Today in Music History: Fleetwood Mac Releases 'Rumours'

Feb 21, 2018

The Stones covered Buddy Holly, Simon and Garfunkel finished their last album together, and Fleetwood Mac crafted a classic, Today in Music History.

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