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King Princess
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by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

November 18, 2024

Break out your tiara and royal attitude because today is National Princess Day! The special day calls attention to all the qualities of princesses — like being bold, courageous, and confident.

Where there is a princess, the rest of the family are often not far behind, so today let’s craft a majestic playlist. From the “King of Rock and Roll” to the “Princess of Pop” — and everyone in between — let’s celebrate legends in entertainment through song!

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


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Irma Thomas (The Soul Queen of New Orleans) - Ruler of My Heart
Tina Turner (Queen of Rock and Roll) - Whole Lotta Love
Elvis Presley (King of Rock and Roll) - Kentucky Rain
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys (King of Western Swing) - New San Antonio Rose
Wanda Jackson (Queen of Rockabilly) - Rock Your Baby
Sheila E. (Queen of Percussion) - The Glamorous Life
Black Sabbath (Ozzy is Prince of Darkness and King of Metal) - Paranoid