As mentioned in Today in Music History, on this date in 1980, Blondie hit No. 1 in the U.S. with the song "Call Me." The song includes the lyric, "Call me on the line," joining a list of songs that mention or suggest the use of a telephone.

Popular music reflects the culture, so naturally song lyrics will include references to telephones. But few in 1980 would have predicted the ever-present way phones are now part of our everyday lives. Naturally, the mention of phones in songs has continued to increase.

So let's celebrate that! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention or suggest telephones, phone booths or smartphones?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs played:
Blondie - Call Me
The Nerves - Hanging On The Telephone
Electric Light Orchestra - Telephone Line
Kraftwerk - The Telephone Call
The White Stripes - Hello Operator
Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
The Time - 777-9311
No Doubt - Spiderwebs (bonus track!)