This year brought many gains, but it also brought losses that were felt in the world of music and beyond. While an artist’s work can live on for generations of music lovers to enjoy, unfortunately, sometimes we have to say goodbye to the artists themselves.

Before we jump into 2025, let’s take some time to honor the work of the musicians or producers that we lost this year by crafting a playlist of just some of their songs.

So, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists you would like to pay tribute to would you like to hear?

Listen Monday, Dec. 30, at 7 p.m. Central to hear to the encore broadcast of 2024 Remembered from The Current.

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Slim Dunlap- Times Like This
Grateful Dead- Touch of Grey
Melanie- Brand New Key
Quincy Jones and His Orchestra- Soul Bossa Nova
The Shangra-Las- Remember (Walkin' In The Sand)
Maze- Before I Let Go
Pixies- Broken Face
Kris Kristofferson- Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down