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Coffee Break: Road trippin'

by Anna Reed

May 27, 2016

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What songs do you want to hear for today's Coffee Break?
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images, via NPR

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we know many of you will be traveling to your destinations, whether by car, bus, train or plane.

Brian, who will be having a staycation cleaning weekend says, "It is going to be bratworst-intensive at my house." Jill, who will be picking up her camper and attending a BBQ says, "There might be some meat in the smoker."

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's send you off on your way with songs that reference various forms of transportation.

We wish you all luck and safe travels!

Songs played


Leaving On A Jet Plane - Peter Paul And Mary
The Letter - Joe Cocker
Rock The Boat - The Hues Corporation
Magic Bus - The Who
Route 66 - Depeche Mode
Autobahn - Kraftwerk
Radar Love - Golden Earring

Do you deserve a Coffee Break? We at Oake & Riley think you do, and we want to bring coffee and treats from Black Coffee and Waffle Bar to your workplace. Let us know why you'd like a Coffee Break - or request your own idea for a future topic.