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Coffee Break: All things Barbie

This mage released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ryan Gosling, left, and Margot Robbie in a scene from "Barbie."
This mage released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ryan Gosling, left, and Margot Robbie in a scene from "Barbie."Warner Bros Pictures via AP

by Jill Riley

July 21, 2023

Maybe you’ve heard about the Barbie movie — that is, if you haven’t been living off the grid for the past several months. Starring Margot Robbie in the titular role and Ryan Gosling as Ken, the film has arrived in U.S. theaters after a lot of pre-release buzz. (Our friends at MPR News spoke to a long-time Barbie outfit designer, and has summed up a whole lot of local related Barbie events.)

To toast the Barbie theatrical debut, let’s get a playlist going with songs about Barbie, dolls, the color pink, and maybe a few that poke holes in some of the stereotypes that come along, too.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which Barbie-related songs do you want to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Billie Eilish - What Was I Made For?
Hole - Doll Parts
Dolly Parton - Dumb Blonde
Prince - Little Red Corvette
The Psychedelic Furs - Pretty In Pink
Aqua - Barbie Girl
Sam Smith - Man I Am
Old 97s - Oppenheimer (twist on bonus!)