Category Archive: My Three Songs

3 Songs for someone new to The Twin Cities!

Posted at 1:15 PM on November 10, 2009 by Barb Abney (0 Comments)
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Jason Henderson, who recently moved to Plymouth, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I am new to the area and love The Current! I picked these songs cause they're great and I know you've got them! Mason Jennings is so awesome and his new album is amazing! When it comes to the Beatles its so hard to find just one good song, they are all good! Regina Spektor is goofy and wonderful all at once and I like her a lot!! "

Mason Jennings - "Sunlight"
Regina Spektor - (in-studio recording) "Blue Lips"
The Beatles - "Don't Let Me Down"

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3 Songs that make Charles happy!

Posted at 12:58 PM on November 9, 2009 by Barb Abney (0 Comments)
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Carles Helgesen from Excelsior picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I think they are awesome songs. They make me happy, even though two are kind of sad. It would be cool to hear them on the radio back to back to back."

Radiohead - "Reckoner"
MGMT - "Kids"
Modest Mouse - "Fire It Up"

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3 songs for a new daddy.

Posted at 1:10 PM on November 3, 2009 by Barb Abney (0 Comments)
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Matt Novak from Arlinton, Virginia picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"As a first-time father, I'd like to dedicate this set to my brand new baby boy. My wife and I often find ourselves playing music for him as we rock him to sleep, and these three songs are on our dedicated "Baby Playlist." And yes, the pun is fully intended with the last song. The Band of Horses tune might not be the most obvious song, but I think it really seems to fit for a parent having a child grow up... things change, the child moves on, etc., but through it all, no one will ever love their child more than the parent does. "

Dan Wilson - "Free Life"
Band of Horses - "No One's Gonna Love You"
The Beatles - "Here Comes The Sun"

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3 "bat-like" songs

Posted at 12:06 PM on November 4, 2009 by Barb Abney (0 Comments)
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Carles Spolyar from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"They pretty much sound like each other (well, Megafaun and Built to Spill sound like the Bats...) "

Megafaun - "The Fade"
Built To Spill - "Center Of The Universe"
The Bats - "Block Of Wood"

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3 Songs for a day of hooky!

Posted at 12:16 PM on November 2, 2009 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)
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Kirsten Engstrom from St. Paul picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Each song rips my heart out in its own individualized way. I am playing hooky from work to go hang out with my 22 month old nephew, and I cannot think of a better way to top off the day! :-) "

Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros - "Home"
The Avett Brothers - "Colorshow"
Bon Iver - "Skinny Love"

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My Three Songs - 10/20/09

Posted at 12:18 PM on October 20, 2009 by Mac Wilson
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Steve from Apple Valley sent in this wonderful set about Thin Lizzy and their musical progeny:

1.) Thin Lizzy - Dancing in the Moonlight
2.) Van Hunt - Ride, Ride, Ride
3.) Ween - Gabrielle

"Just love the way [the last two songs] channel the sound of TL in different ways."

Thanks for the submission, Steve. I also would have added Belle & Sebastian's "I'm a Cuckoo," which pays explicit tribute to Thin Lizzy in its twin guitar parts and even references TL in the lyrics!

3 pleasurable songs

Posted at 4:14 PM on October 19, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Ian Lamb from Hanover picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I'd be honored if you did play them, as each song is a favorite of mine, and I hope that their grouping and combined theme would be a pleasure for all listeners of 89.3 The Current. "

Primal Scream - "Higher Than The Sun"
John Lennon - "Imagine"
The Flaming Lips - "In The Morning Of The Magicians"

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3 songs to turn up....

Posted at 12:40 PM on October 15, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Jeff Olson from Shakopee picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Regardless of time/mood/place anything these songs must be turned up and sung along too. They instantly change the day."

Soul Asylum - "Summer Of Drugs"
Frank Sinatra - "Fly Me To The Moon"
Weezer - "In The Garage"

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3 songs that will give you a rush..

Posted at 11:46 AM on October 14, 2009 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)
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Matt Nedved from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Its a better rush than 3 cups of coffee. "

MGMT - "Electric Feel"
David Bowie - "Rebel Rebel"
Arctic Monkeys - "When the Sun Goes Down"

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3 songs that use strings really well

Posted at 12:00 PM on October 13, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Katie Obermiller from Deephaven, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These songs all use strings really well."

The Avett Brothers - "I and Love and You"
The Rural Alberta Advantage - "Don't Haunt This Place"
Damien Rice - "Volcano"

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3 songs that attempt to encapsulate the sound of the ACL fest..

Posted at 11:16 AM on October 12, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Nathan Jorgenson from Minneapolis recently attended the Austin City Limits festival and he picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Even though there is no way that three songs can embody the throngs of music lovers, eight stages of consistent musical bliss, the amazing city of Austin, dancing in a park turned mud pit, and the sun burned nose of this Minnesotan, I feel like I'd like to share a bit of the highlights with folks at home. Hopefully I can encourage some to make the trip down next year or in following years for what would be an unforgettable adventure. So here is a favorite, an Austin group, and one from closer to home."

Grizzly Bear - "Two Weeks"
Ghostland Observatory - "Stranger Lover"
Andrew Bird - "Not a Robot, but a Ghost"

Bill DeVille attended the festival, as well and you can check out his blog post and photos.

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3 songs that may cause obnoxious dancing...

Posted at 12:43 PM on October 8, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Lara Winter from St. Paul , MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These songs may cause one to dance obnoxiously in his or her car whenever one hears them; I hope the drivers and pedestrians around me are mildly entertained when I hear said songs."

Solid Gold - "Synchronize"
Royksopp - "Happy Up Here"
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour - "Around The Bend

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3 songs to drum along with...

Posted at 12:49 PM on October 7, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Brenna Proczko from St. Paul , MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

" These are my favorite drumline songs of the moment. Just try to not tap along on your steering wheel.**not very safe while car is in motion."

Paul Simon - "The Obvious Child"
White Rabbits - "Percussion Gun"
Radiohead - "15 Step "

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3 Songs that give hope to those in despair..

Posted at 12:20 PM on October 6, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Nancy Compton from Forest Lake, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

" My daughters and I love these songs and can relate to them as we are survivers of severe mental,emotional and physical abuse and homelessness. These songs rock and give hope to those in despair."

Placebo - "For What It's Worth"
The Dead Weather - "Treat Me Like Your Mother"
The Tragically Hip - "Coffee Girl"

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3 songs dedicated to Gordon "Gungi" Patterson

Posted at 11:41 AM on October 5, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Stephen Kohlmann from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

" These songs are dedicated to the memory of Gordon "Gungi" Patterson. He was a sound engineer and road manager since the 1970s and he recently passed away after a 3-year battle with cancer. Standing at 6'11", the Scotsman was easy to spot mixing the sound at shows all over the world for a diverse group of acts over the course of his career, from Judas Preist to Damien Rice. The three songs chosen are from three bands he's been on the road with, showcasing the eclectic range of acts he helped look good and sound good for thousands of fans. And let his passing remind us of the fact that there are far too many unsung hereos in the music industry, aka, be nice to roadies!"
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Fiona Apple - "Fast As You Can"
Tears for Fears - "Pale Shelter"
Black Sabbath - "Paranoid"

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3 Songs for Dan and Hoa..

Posted at 12:09 PM on September 29, 2009 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)
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Dan Hanson from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I am a U.S. Citizen, my wife and I are legally married. She is schedule to be deported imminently and we will be separated for 2 to 6 years. These three songs have all brought me hope during this time. The first two have brought tears streaming down my face as I try to remain hopeful while my wife has been in jail the last 6 weeks. The last simply sums up the simplicity of what we hope our lives together will bring."
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Halloween, Alaska - "Drowned"
Iron and Wine - "Love Vigilantes"
Animal Collective - "My Girls"

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3 songs to make you rock like a little kid...

Posted at 1:44 PM on September 28, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Tara Nitz from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"The thing I love about the Current, is that you guys are not limited by genre or musical history and just play good music. These three songs I've already heard the past few years on the Current and they made me feel like a rocking little kid again! Together, I think they will make a trifecta of glee for anyone listening!"

Dolly Parton - "Jolene"
Gladys Night and the Pips - "Midnight Train To Georgia"
Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear - "Movin' Right Along"

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3 Songs to make Natty freak out at lunch...

Posted at 12:23 PM on September 24, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Alyssa Hansen-Kramer from St. Paul picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These are just a few of my daughter Natty's current favorites. She is two years and 2 months old and the grrl has great taste in tunes if I do say so myself! FYI, she pronounces Bon Iver "Bonnie Bear," she asks for Postcards from Italy by requesting "marching band song," and she is pretty certain Mr. Marley wrote Natty Dread for and about her. She'll freak if she gets to hear her little soundtrack over lunch. Thanks! Y'all rock!"

Bon Iver - "For Emma"
Beirut - "Postcards From Italy"
Bob Marley and The Wailers - "Natty Dread"

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3 Songs that ask an intriguing question...

Posted at 1:35 PM on September 23, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Sean Wisner from New Brighton picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"What other station in Minnesota would actually play music like this? "

Spoon - "Rhthm and Soul"
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - "Shuffle Your Feet" (in-studio)
French Kicks - "Also Ran"

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"Wicked Blood" to get you fired up for the upcoming Sea Wolf show!

Posted at 11:13 AM on September 23, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Alex Brown Church is Sea Wolf. Yesterday, Sea Wolf's sophomore album was released. It's called White Water, White Bloom and today on our Song Of The Day podcast you can grab the tune "Wicked Blood" for free!

If you're a new subscriber, you'll also receive new music from Monsters Of Folk, Langhorne Slim, The James Buckley Trio and Hockey. Later this week we'll be featuring new music from Arctic Monkeys and new local music from The Pines.

We're hoping that Sea Wolf can drop in for an in-studio session while they're in town for their show at The Entry next Tuesday. Until then, we can check out the archived performance from 2007.

3 Songs from Eli to his mom...

Posted at 12:13 PM on September 22, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Eli Effinger-Weintraub from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I had so much fun doing My Three Songs for my dad's 60th birthday last year that I had to do a set for Mom this year. "Summertime" was my childhood lullaby; "Itchycoo Park" has a couple lines she used to quote randomly at me. The Bjork is because her birthday trip to Iceland was canceled, so I'm bringing Iceland to her. "

Big Brother and The Holding Company - "Summertime"
The Small Faces - "Itchycoo Park"
Bjork - "Big Time Sensuality"

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3 of Michelle's favorite songs..

Posted at 12:10 PM on September 21, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Michelle Erdmann from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I've recently tuned in, and have been dying to hear some of my favorite songs and I tuned into the Currect because of Youngfolks. "

Cibo Matto - "Sugar Water"
Muse - "Starlight"
Peter Bjorn And John - "Young Folks"

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3 Songs you'll find on their "InniMinniapolis" playlist..

Posted at 12:10 PM on September 17, 2009 by Barb Abney
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HJ Gillham from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"After a 12 year stint living in Milwaukee I moved back to MN a few weeks ago. My 4 year old daughter still lives in Milwaukee and before I moved here we would lay on the couch and listen to what she called "InniMinniapolis Music" These are my three favorite MN bands and were on the playlist. I should also mention she and I used to listen to the Current while she was falling asleep and she still has a laptop in her room that streams it to help her sleep"

The Replacements - "Can't Hardly Wait (Tim Version)"
The Jayhawks - "Blue"
The Hold Steady - "Party Pit"

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3 Songs to celebrate your 29th birthday...

Posted at 12:53 PM on September 15, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Wes from Minneapolis turned 29 yesterday. To celebrate we played this My 3 Songs set for him.

Tom Vek - "Nothing But Green Lights"
Poe - "Hello"
Justice - "D.A.N.C.E."

Happy Birthday, Wes!

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bust a move with these 3 songs...

Posted at 12:17 PM on September 14, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Jennie Berndt from Woodbury, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"All songs with the word dance or dancing in the titles. Each one makes me want to get up and bust a move when I hear them."

TV On The Radio - "Dancing Choose"
Nouvelle Vague - "Dancing With Myself"
Van Morrison - "Moondance"

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3 Songs Amie discovered this summer...

Posted at 1:22 PM on September 10, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Aime M. from Mound, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Three songs I "discovered" this summer.
The Long Winters song I found, I'll sheepishly admit through iTunes celebrity playlists (I think it was from Rainn Wilson's of The Office playlist) and was totally moved by it. I can't stop listening to it.
Walking On a Dream is one I heard from you guys (yeah!!!) and again, I fell in love with it and can't stop playing it.
Ice Cream was an iTunes discovery as well. Just a fun sexy little song. "

The Long Winters - "The Commander Thinks Aloud"
Empire of the Sun - "Walking on a Dream"
New Young Pony Club - "Ice Cream"

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3 songs to listen to when you quit your job..

Posted at 12:26 PM on September 9, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Michele Johnson from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I quit my job of 10 yrs, so my husband and I can start a T-shirt biz of my designs. We can spend more time together and have fun boucin' ideas off each other!! "

Blondie - "Dreaming
The Cranberries - "Dreams"
Electric Light Orchestra - "Hold On Tight"

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3 songs that share the gift of Minnesota music..

Posted at 12:02 PM on September 8, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Michelle Larson-Sadler from San Diego, California picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I was born in St. Paul, Minnesota 42 years ago. I currently live in Southern California and I have friends and family who still reside in Minnesota and many who have moved all over the country and all over the world. How appropriate to share the gift of music from some Minnesota artists that I love. It is our last day of Summer vacation today and things are a bit hectic! This set will make getting my daughters school day ready tomorrow just a bit easier! "

The Jayhawks - "Two Angels"
Bob Dylan - "The Times They Are A Changin'"
Semisonic - "California"

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3 songs that these sisters have swapped!

Posted at 12:43 PM on September 3, 2009 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)
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Caroline Albers from PLymouth, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

" My sister has always influenced the music I listened to and these three are my favorites she has introduced me to. She lives in Jackson, Wyoming and to stay connected we swap songs. The last time I saw her Atmosphere's "You" was her ringtone. "

Animal Collective - "My Girls"
Atmosphere - "You"
The Hopefuls - "Whisper"

Caroline went on to ask "PS Can I join your crusade in getting Gossip to come to the Twin Cities?!" and the answer is YES, please do!!

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3 Songs that induce euphoria..

Posted at 12:32 PM on September 2, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Wiley Perry from Prescott, Wisconsin picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These three songs put me in an instant state of euphoria like no other combination."

Led Zeppelin - "Going to California"
Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears - "Sugarfoot"
Bob Marley and The Wailers - "Redemption Song"

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3 Songs chosen by a Current "newbie"

Posted at 12:03 PM on September 1, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Brittany Delacy from St. Paul, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I only recently discovered the current about a month ago and it is now my favorite radio station. And these are some of the songs/artists I have grown to love while listening. Arctic Monkeys is now one of my favorite bands and I'm really excited to see them at first ave on sept 25th!"

Arctic Monkeys - "Teddy Picker"
Franz Ferdinand - "Ulysses"
Phoenix - "Lisztomania"

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3 songs that remind Scot of a simpler time

Posted at 2:46 PM on August 28, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Scot Rolfs from Mounds View, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These are the songs I enjoyed before I realized that life would not be a cake walk. Oh, they are great songs to boot."

The Style Council - "My Ever Changing Moods"
Roxy Music - "Dance Away"
Everything But The Girl - "Each and Everyone"

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3 songs that are like, totally awesome.

Posted at 1:41 PM on August 26, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Dan McLellan from London, Ontario picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I heard Amazing Baby on this radiostation the other day. I enjoyed the song but can't seem to find it anywhere, if you could play it again that would be, like, totally awesome. The other two songs would be nice to hear as well, I'd love to hear some Tragically Hip and Modest Mouse ."

Amazing Baby - "Headdress"
The Tragically Hip - "Poets"
Modest Mouse - "Satellite Skin"

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3 amazing songs...

Posted at 1:14 PM on August 25, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Darrel Govednik from St. Paul, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Because they are amazing and remind me of better times."

Santigold - "Lights Out"
M.I.A. - "Sunshowers"
Amadou And Mariam - "Sabali"

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3 Songs for Montevideo...

Posted at 12:02 PM on August 24, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Jordan Montgomery from Montevideo, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I love the Current, but can only catch it streaming. It is my music for work, play and studying and makes every day a unique one. I've never requested before, but these songs are for the other people in my little town that stream, too."

Blur - "Country House"
Paul Simon - "Slip Slidin' Away"
Mika - "Love Today"

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3 songs to remind Rhys of college days...

Posted at 11:30 AM on August 21, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Rhys Larson from Stillwater, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"these songs help recall good memories from college in Flagstaff & Madison"

The Specials - "Monkey Man"
The Clash - "Brand New Cadillac"
Talking Heads - "Crosseyed And Painless"

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3 songs to make Stephanie sing!

Posted at 12:21 PM on August 20, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Stephanie Purdie from Owatonna, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These are songs that make me stop whatever I'm doing and sing. Loud."

Pixies - "Where Is My Mind"
Mike Doughty - "Unsingable Name"
Glasvegas - "Geraldine"

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3 songs for a young gent who's off to college...

Posted at 1:11 PM on August 18, 2009 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)
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Matthew Steen from Eden Prairie, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"This may make the requests a bit cheesy, but I'm leaving for Montreal in a week for college and am beginning to feel the pangs of leaving my home of 18 years. "Going to a Town" has its obvious connection to leaving my home country, with Tunnels having a bit more subtle Montreal connection. Both Rufus and Win Butler of Arcade Fire are American ex-Pats who have musically flourished in Montreal (and attended McGill University, the school I'm going to) with the Arcade Fire having the disctinction of being one of (though certainly not the only) thing attracting me to this fantastic city.

Au revoir!
Matthew Steen"

Rufus Wainwright - "Going to a Town"
Arcade Fire - "Neighborhood 1 Tunnels"
LCD Soundsystem - "All My Friends"

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Close your office door or roll down your car windows for these 3 songs!

Posted at 11:22 AM on August 17, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Andrew Latten from Big Lake, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I think these songs would sound great blaring out of my radio!"

Jens Lekman - "The Opposite of Hallelujah"
Arcade Fire - "Keep The Car Running"
Ramones - "Swallow My Pride"

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3 songs that Nils is in love with..

Posted at 12:23 PM on August 13, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Nils Anderson from Two Harbors, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I'm in love with all three songs and I don't think it matters how old or new they are- a great song is a great song...am I right?"

Radiohead - "Reckoner"
Yeasayer - "2080"
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "Hysteric"

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3 songs that are Jon's faves..

Posted at 12:45 PM on August 12, 2009 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)
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Jon Bauer from Brooklyn Pk. picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"My grandma passed away recently and one of the first things I did after her passing was create a playlist of songs that reminded me of her. Strangely enough, the song Suzanne by Leonard Cohen was the only song I remember her loving, so I synched the rest of the playlist with songs that matched her soul. She may not have known Beck or Nick Drake, but they say more about her personality than anything I could put into words. These three songs are my favorites."

Leonard Cohen - "Suzanne"
Beck - "The Golden Age"
Nick Drake - "Northern Sky"

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3 songs that will get you groovin'...

Posted at 12:17 PM on August 11, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Christian Glazier from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I love a little party atmosphere whenever I'm driving. I'm that crazy kid dancing and singing along next you at the stop light. If there is going to be traffic, then I'm going to be enjoying my time while I'm in it."

Handsome Furs - "All We Want, Baby, Is Everything"
1990's - "Arcade Precinct"
The Hold Steady - "Massive Night"

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3 songs Lisa will miss...

Posted at 12:20 PM on August 10, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Lisa picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I will MISS Minnesota!

Thanks, Current. I will miss MN! (Although a little less in Jan/Feb)."

The Hold Steady - "Stuck Between Stations" from Live Current Vol. 2
Solid Gold - "Get Over It"
The Kills - "Last Day of Magic"

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3 songs to get you fired up ...

Posted at 3:48 PM on August 5, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Larry Johnson from Waseca picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These are 3 of my favorite artists, and in my opinion, the 3 best songs from each. When I need to get going in the morning or out on my bike ride I pop this short playlist in and wham! I'm off..."

The New Pornographers - "Letter From an Occupant"
The Decemberists - "The Rake's Song"
The Strokes - "Hard to Explain"

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3 summertime tunes...

Posted at 11:56 AM on August 4, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Kellie Rock from Eagan, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I love listening to motown music in the summertime, so these are three of my favorites!"

Stevie Wonder - "Uptight Everything's Alright"
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - "The Tears Of A Clown"
The Temptations - "Ain't Too Proud To Beg"

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3 songs to cure Monday morning blues...

Posted at 12:12 PM on August 3, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Dan McLellan from London, Ontario picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Monday morning blues... will make it all better."

The Tragically Hip - "In View"
Empire of the Sun - "Walking on a Dream"
Of Montreal - "Id Engager"

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3 songs to help you relive Rock the Garden... 7/30

Posted at 12:06 PM on July 30, 2009 by Jim McGuinn
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Gerry Borden from Eagan picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Need to relive Rock the Garden - one of the best outdoor venues of all time!"

Solid Gold - "Get Over It"
Yeasayer - "Tightrope"
Calexico - "Alone Again Or"

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3 songs done by domestic bands that sound like imports... 7/29

Posted at 12:21 PM on July 29, 2009 by Jim McGuinn
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Steven Clay from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Three songs from bands that, if you had never heard them before, you might have a hard time believing they hailed from the good ol' US of A "

DeVotchka - "The Clockwise Witness"
Rancid - "Ruby Soho"
The Decemberists - "The Rake's Song"

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3 AWESOME tunes 7/28

Posted at 1:25 PM on July 28, 2009 by Jim McGuinn
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Katie Dixeie from North St. Paul picked today's My 3 Songs set...

"Because, they're AWESOME :) "

Caesars - "Strawberry Weed"
P.O.S. - "I Made It From Scratch"
The Kinks - "Waterloo Sunset"

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3 songs that would be awesome to hear on the radio...

Posted at 12:25 PM on July 27, 2009 by Jim McGuinn
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Don Turney from Ramsey picked today's My 3 Songs set...

"Because I love these songs and I think it would be awesome to hear them on the radio."

Secret Machines - "Nowhere Again"
English Beat - "Tears Of A Clown"
Junior Senior - "Move Your Feet"

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3 Songs whose meanings allude the requester...

Posted at 12:03 PM on July 24, 2009 by Barb Abney (2 Comments)
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Michael Frazier from Cincinnati, Ohio picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"They are three songs I LOVE from the 80s/90s, but have no idea what they mean."

New Order - "Ceremony"
Madder Rose - "Panic On"
"PJ Harvey - "Long Snake Moan"

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3 "summertime" songs...

Posted at 11:59 AM on July 23, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Erin Dunn from Roseville picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These are some of my all time faves that just so happen to have the word "summertime" in the title."

Eddie Cochran - "Summertime Blues"
Husky Rescue - "Summertime Cowboy"
Animal Collective - "Summertime Clothes"

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3 slightly evil, dirty, angular tunes..

Posted at 12:49 PM on July 22, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Scott Herron from St. Paul picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Slightly evil, dirty, angular rock is the best rock! I don't know that the airwaves can handle this much badassness. Prove me wrong Babs!"

Lifter Puller - "Star Wars Hips"
Archers of Loaf - "Harnessed in Slums"
McLusky - "To Hell With Good Intentions"

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3 songs that explore Akron, Ohio..

Posted at 9:27 AM on July 22, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Allison Litton from Cottage Grove picked yesterday's My 3 Songs set because...

"What is up with the water in Akron, Ohio? Hey-O O-HI-O! I love these bands!"

Devo - "I Can't Get No Satisfaction"
Pretenders - "Cuban Slide"
The Black Keys - "10 A.M. Automatic"

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3 songs by Canadian artists...

Posted at 12:41 PM on July 20, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Jen Dustin from Kamloops, BC picked today's My 3 Songs set as her way of saying...

"Happy belated Canada Day!!"

The Hidden Cameras - "She's Gone"
Gentleman Rag - "We're In A Thunderstorm" (89.3 The Current in-studio version)
Black Mountain - "Stormy High"

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3 "epic" songs...

Posted at 4:43 PM on July 17, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Jennie Berndt from Woodburry picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These songs are some of the most "epic" songs ever made. They're masterpieces that make you feel bigger than you are and take you somewhere incredible when you listen to them."

David Bowie - "Life On Mars"
The Beatles - "A Day In The Life"
Prince - "Purple Rain"

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3 songs to listen to at work..

Posted at 12:19 PM on July 15, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Nathan Hults from Hutchinson picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"At work I have all of these songs in mind its always busy and I dont want your insurance is what I hear. When I'm being insulted by irate customers I think 'the good lord made me what I am'. And I definetly have a wandering eye."

The Specials - "Concrete Jungle"
Brother Ali - "Good Lord"
Fat Freddy's Drop - "Wandering Eye"

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3 songs that represent Friday Night, Saturday Night and then Sunday...

Posted at 12:47 PM on July 14, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Tony Voda from White Bear Lake picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These songs are a great representation of a Friday Night, Saturday Night and then Sunday."

Lady Sovereign - "Let's Be Mates"
Kings of Leon - "Sex On Fire"
...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead - "Another Morning Stoner"

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3 upbeat songs to listen to on your lunch break...

Posted at 11:24 AM on July 13, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Kathy Verville from Minnetonka picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Need an upbeat lunch break to break through the case of the Mondays"

MGMT - "Electric Feel"
Mark Ronson - "Valerie feat. Amy Winehouse"
Cage The Elephant - "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked"

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3 songs for their brother...

Posted at 12:00 PM on July 10, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Sarah and Rachel King from Elk River picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Our brother, who has been playing hockey since he was 3, just got invited to play with the Dallas Stars NHL team. This set combines his love of playing tunes from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars album on his guitar with "Wild Wild Life" a song that he would listen to on the way to hockey and laugh his head off. We thought that this set would be a great way to let him know how incredible he is not only as a hockey player but our brother!!"

David Bowie - "Starman"
Talking Heads - "Wild Wild Life"
David Bowie - "Star"

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3 songs that everyone needs to hear!

Posted at 11:42 AM on July 9, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Troy Ferris from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"I am requesting these three songs because I feel strongly that everyone needs to hear these songs if they have not already. They are great and talented artists.... "

Tokyo Police Club - "Nature Of The Experiment"
Shout Out Louds - "Impossible"
Thao and the Get Down Stay Down - "Bag of Hammers"

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3 songs that make up a rockin' Brit-pop set

Posted at 1:27 PM on July 8, 2009 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)
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Jeremy Bergo from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Rockin' Brit-pop set including local heroes Two Harbors!"

Radiohead - "Just"
Two Harbors - "Only Chance"
Oasis - "Morning Glory"

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3 songs that will "Rock your Scotts off... "

Posted at 11:47 AM on July 7, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Jen G. from St. Paul picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"The three bands are all from Glasgow, Scotland. I've seen each one live and they're so amazing that I think I need to move there. "Rock your Scotts off" haha.. who's with me?"

Glasvegas - "Geraldine"
The Fratellis - "My Friend John"
Franz Ferdinand - "Ulysses"

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3 songs that make Ashley feel girly and flirty...

Posted at 12:00 PM on July 6, 2009 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)
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Ashley Pray from Somerset, Wisconsin picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"When the station first started out, hearing the same song twice in a day never seemed to happen. These three songs were the songs I impatiently, patiently waited for because they help make me feel girly and flirty. Thanks 89.3."

Fiona Apple - "Extraordinary Machine"
The White Stripes - "My Door Bell"
Dresden Dolls - "Coin Operated Boy"

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It's still a weekday, after all...

Posted at 2:39 PM on July 3, 2009 by Mac Wilson
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It may be the "weekend" for some people, but since it's still technically a weekday, we've still got a fresh Song of the Day and a My Three Songs set.

Today's Song of the Day is Greycoats' "Goodbye, Sweet Youth, Goodbye". I guess this is appropriate because it's my dog's birthday today. He turns 3 (his golden birthday!) so in dog years, he's of legal drinking age now.

Our My Three Songs set came to us from Jackie, who recently got engaged. Her relationship has been marked with a 'cloud' motif; she suggested the first and third tracks, and let us fill in the rest.

Tori Amos - "Bouncing Off Clouds"
The Temptations - "Cloud Nine"
Rilo Kiley - "Silver Lining"

Thanks, Jackie, and thanks to everyone else who suggested a M3S set today. Have a happy and safe Independence Day weekend!

3 Buzz bin tunes...

Posted at 11:42 AM on July 2, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Mark Joseph from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

" After hearing about the death of Michael Jackson, I immediately spent time watching a ton of his old videos. Which got me thinking about when MTV actually showed music videos. And how awesome it was! Reflecting upon the time of Music Television, I remembered the "Buzz Bin" which featured specific songs deemed "Buzz Clips" that were notable songs/videos from up and coming bands, a lot of which are still around today and grew to great success (For example: Radiohead, The Flaming Lips, Bjork). These three buzz clips I remember I really enjoyed
seeing on MTV in the early to mid 90's."

Superdrag - "Sucked Out"
The Cranberries - "Zombie"
James - "Laid"

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3 songs that might put you in a good mood too...

Posted at 12:16 PM on June 30, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Liz Kava from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Because I'm at work, and they will put me in a good mood!"

Band of Horses - "Ode To LRC"
Kings of Leon - "McFearless"
Kool and The Gang - "Get Down On It"

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3 mellow 90's tunes you heard on Friday...

Posted at 11:33 AM on June 29, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Johanna DelCastillo from Minneapolis picked Friday's My 3 Songs set because...

"Just a few of my mellow 90's favorites"

Spain - "Untitled 1"
Morphine - "Cure For Pain"
Jeff Buckley - "Everybody Here Wants You"

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3 funky songs...

Posted at 1:42 PM on June 25, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Jessica Schilling from Saint Paul picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Because they're funky!!"

James Brown - "Get Up Offa That Thing"
Funkadelic "One Nation Under A Groove"
Prince - "Chelsea Rodgers"

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3 songs to make you yell, stand and then wind down..

Posted at 12:24 PM on June 24, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Malasondra Dybevik from South Saint Paul picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

".. we need to yell, sometimes we need to stand and the final one.. is just a nice way to wind down!"

Billy Idol - "Rebel Yell"
Vampire Weekend - "I Stand Corrected"
Calexico - "Two Silver Trees"

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3 songs from artists who have worked together at Wavelab Studios in Tucson...

Posted at 12:36 PM on June 23, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Jeanne Martin from Cinnaminson, NJ picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These are 3 artists who have worked together at Wavelab Studios in Tucson, and 3 songs that sound great together. Shout out to Jim McGuinn from Juanita!"

Neko Case - "Deep Red Bells"
Calexico - "Quattro (World Drifts In)"
Giant Sand - "Without A Word"

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3 songs that might make you happy too...

Posted at 11:52 AM on June 22, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Alie Siskoff from Prior Lake picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"They are 3 of my favorite songs! I get so happy when I hear them played, and I love that the Current plays music by these artists!!"

Metric - "Collect Call"
Andrew Bird - "Tenuousness"
Cloud Cult - "Everybody Here Is A Cloud"

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3 tunes from life changing records...

Posted at 12:02 PM on June 19, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Erich Yahner from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These are three great tracks from three great albums that each changed my life...albeit in very different ways."

R.E.M. - "Finest Worksong"
Sarah McLachlan - "Hold On"
Afghan Whigs - "66"

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3 "hands" tunes...

Posted at 10:19 AM on June 18, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Michael Severson from St. Paul, MN picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"they're all good songs with "hands" in the title "

Black Lipstick - "Cold Hands"
Interpol - "Slow Hands"
Calexico - "Victor Jara's Hands"

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3 songs about the mysteries of life...

Posted at 12:01 PM on June 16, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Andy Moe from Menomonie, Wisconsin picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Song 1) My hopes
Song 2) My dreams
Song 3) My fears"

Broken Social Scene - "Fire Eye'd Boy"
Neutral Milk Hotel - "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea"
Radiohead - "There There"

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3 awe inspiring tunes...

Posted at 12:00 PM on June 15, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Lauren Evers from St. Louis, Missouri picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Sometimes, when you least expect it, songs just hit you out of nowhere. You become totally enthralled, wanting to know every single song that band has ever recorded. These are three such songs for me, and I can still vividly remember the first time I heard all of them. May music always have the power to invoke awe! "

Franz Ferdinand - "This Fire"
The Libertines - "Can't Stand Me Now"
Sondre Lerche - "Two Way Monologue"

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3 rousing 1st tracks...

Posted at 11:35 AM on June 12, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Paul Ferguson from Rock Island, IL picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Three rousing 1st tracks from wildly different decades - 1979, 1987, 1996."

Electric Light Orchestra - "Shine A Little Love"
U2 - Where The Streets Have No Name"
Cake - "Frank Sinatra"

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3 "after the rain" tunes...

Posted at 12:34 PM on June 11, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Elizabeth Reed from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These three songs are all very mellow and lately with our rainy weather have been playing on my ipod a lot."

Feist and Ben Gibbard - "Train Song"
Jose Gonzalez - "Down The Line"
Gary Louris and Mark Olson - "Turn Your Pretty Name Around"

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* please note that I didn't make a Nelson joke until the very end of this post.

3 highly recommended songs...

Posted at 11:01 AM on June 10, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Erik Warg from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

" These three songs come from albums that are constantly in my playlist. I cant remember a week where I have not listened to these three albums. The Silversun Pickups have a certain sound that seems to surround and takes ahold of me. I always seem to catch a new subtle bass line, guitar rift, or drum beat each time I listen. The first time I heard "Well Thought Out Twinkles" with its wonderful tempo, pacing, and its wonderful melding of sound, I became hooked on this band. The Kooks album is by far one of my favorite driving albums. It has a great upbeat, fun, sound that is impossible not to rock out to. This album is so much fun I tend to speed while listening to it. Finally, "How We Operate" by Gomez is a fantastic album. I can never get enough of it, and if you dont have it, go and pick it up, you will thank me. Even though my favorite song on that ablbum changes, I always get excited when "Cry on Demand" comes on. It showcases the musical talents of each of the band members, and the instrumental portion of the song is one of my favorites. I cannot count how many times I have sat in my driveway listening to this song. "

Silversun Pickups - "Well Thought Out Twinkles"
The Kooks - "You Don't Love Me"
Gomez - "Cry On Demand"

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3 songs to help you escape...

Posted at 9:32 AM on June 9, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Adina Cohen from Santa Rosa, California picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Escape, they are pure Escape."

The National - "Fake Empire"
Bon Iver - "Skinny Love"
Sigur Ros - "Von"

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3 songs to help get you through the day...

Posted at 11:26 AM on June 8, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Erica Doran from Apple Valley picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Some days I need fancy footwork in the morning to get one pure thought at work before its lights out at home."

Chromeo - "Fancy Footwork"
Hot Chip - "One Pure Thought"
Santigold - "Lights Out"

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3 songs from the "Brit pop ruled the world" era

Posted at 1:07 PM on June 5, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Manida Sry from St. Paul picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These are some of my favorite songs from the 90s when Britpop ruled the world! Well, to me they did, anyway.

Blur - "Parklife"
Pulp - "Disco 2000"
Suede - "Metal Mickey"

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3 great international artists...

Posted at 11:27 AM on June 4, 2009 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)
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Doug Svendsen from St. Paul picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"Here are three songs from great international artists. They all have valuable things to say in their lyrics. I would love to hear more of them on the Current!"

The Beautiful Girls - "Freedom (part 2)"
Sierra Leone's Refugee All-Stars - "Big Lesson"
Xavier Rudd - "Messages" (89.3 In Studio Performance)

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3 songs to drive to...

Posted at 9:43 AM on June 3, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Ben Condon from Shakopee picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These are my favourite songs to drive to."

Télépopmusik - "Breathe"
Ladytron - "Ghost"
Ivy - Worry About You

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3 songs you might enjoy with your dad...

Posted at 12:07 PM on June 2, 2009 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)
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Hannah from Roseville picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"These are songs I can listen to with my dad. He introduced me to Neil Young and I introduced him to Rilo Kiley and we both like Cowboy Junkies."

Cowboy Junkies - "Sweet Jane "
Neil Young - "Old Man"
Rilo Kiley - "More Adventurous" (in-studio performance)

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3 Songs To Celebrate The Summer Concert Season...

Posted at 11:11 AM on June 1, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Kristopher Reichel from Ramsey picked today's My 3 Songs set because...

"My wife and I love all three of these bands & have seen them live multiple times. The Metric song is new, but all of these remind me of spring & outdoor concert season. Thank you!!"

Heartless Bastards - "All This Time" (live in-studio performance)
Metric - "Help, I'm Alive"
Yo La Tengo - "Let's Save Tony Orlando's House"

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3 "stately" tunes...

Posted at 11:32 AM on May 27, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Kevin Hansen from St. Paul picked today's My 3 Songs set because...
"Obviously a State Themed submission - with apologies to "Iowa" by the Phoids, "Somewhere in Ohio" by the Jayhawks, "California Stars" by Billy Bragg/Wilco, and "Mississippi" by Bob Dylan, these are my favorite songs with state names in the titles.

The Push Stars - "Minnesota"
The Walkmen - "Louisiana"
Sufjan Stevens - "Come on! Feel the Illinoise!"

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3 songs that showcase our diversity...

Posted at 11:59 AM on May 26, 2009 by Barb Abney
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Kathy Parkin from Plymouth picked today's My 3 Songs set because...
"Just a little mini-set to showcase the diversity of music on The Current.

Johnny Cash - "Ring Of Fire"
Atmosphere - "You"
The White Stripes - "Little Cream Soda"

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