Day by day, it seems like the air is getting a little cooler, daylight becomes shorter, and the leaves are becoming more vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red. Fall colors generally peak between late September and early October, and a couple of communities in Northern Minnesota have already experienced their peaks. However, the Twin Cities area still patiently awaits its turn to see the deeply colorful arrays in the trees.

This morning, let’s embrace autumn with songs that remind us of the colors, activities, and weather of the season.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that mention leaves, fall colors, taking a drive, etc. do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Jens Lekman - Maple Leaves (7" Version)
The Innocence Mission - Bright as Yellow
Nat King Cole - Autumn Leaves
Tom Waits - Last Leaf
The White Stripes - Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground
Ken Nordine - Brown
Black Pumas - Colors
Teenage Fanclub - Fallen Leaves
Ella Fitzgerald - Early Autumn (bonus)