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December 10, 2019

Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson has died at the age of 61 of complications from a brain tumor. In Marie's honor, what songs do you want to hear from Swedish bands or musicians?

Coffee Break: A trip to Sweden

Coffee Break: A trip to Sweden

Anna Weggel • Dec 10, 2019

Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson has died at the age of 61 of complications from a brain tumor. In Marie's honor, what songs do you want to hear from Swedish bands or musicians?

Today in Music History: 'Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors' airs on NBC

Today in Music History: 'Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors' airs on NBC

Dec 10, 2019

'Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors' aired on NBC; Otis Redding and several members of his band died when their plane crashed into a lake near Madison, Wisconsin; Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson started a six week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Say Say Say"; and Meg White was born, Today in Music History.

Top 89 of 2019: The Message

Top 89 of 2019: The Message

Sean McPherson and Sanni Brown • Dec 10, 2019

The votes are in! They've been tabulated. Here is The Message's Top Ten songs of 2019.

Top 89 of 2019: Purple Current

Top 89 of 2019: Purple Current

Sean McPherson • Dec 10, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Purple Current Top 10!

Music on TV this week: Billie Eilish; She & Him; Gary Clark Jr.; Vampire Weekend; Caamp

Music on TV this week: Billie Eilish; She & Him; Gary Clark Jr.; Vampire Weekend; Caamp

Luke Taylor • Dec 9, 2019

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings and find performance videos as the week progresses for a curated listening experience. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

Overcoats leap into The Current studio with new music

Overcoats leap into The Current studio with new music

Jade • Dec 9, 2019

The New York band anchored by duo Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell visited The Current for a session featured on New Hot. Elion and Mitchell spoke to host Jade about their evolution as artists and about what they're looking forward to next.

Coffee Break: Rapid lyrics

Coffee Break: Rapid lyrics

Anna Weggel • Dec 9, 2019

Today in 1989, Billy Joel started a two-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "We Didn't Start The Fire". For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature rapidly-performed lyrics?

Today in Music History: 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' debuts on CBS

Today in Music History: 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' debuts on CBS

Dec 9, 2019

'A Charlie Brown Christmas' made its debut on CBS; Neil James Innes was born; Billy Joel went No. 1 with "We Didn't Start The Fire"; Darren Robinson died of a heart attack, and Chic went No. 1 with "Le Freak".

Album of the Week: Prince, '1999'

Album of the Week: Prince, '1999'

Andrea Swensson • Dec 9, 2019

Your Album of the Week is the Super Deluxe reissue of Prince's 1999. In addition to remastering Prince's original double album, 1999, the new Super Deluxe reissue of his iconic, breakthrough album includes 35 tracks from Prince's vault, making it the biggest posthumous release of his work to date.

What are the best Tom Waits songs?

What are the best Tom Waits songs?

Dec 7, 2019

Tom Waits turned 70 years old on Saturday, December 7, 2019, and we're celebrating this iconic artist with your favorite Waits songs.

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