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12/01/2023 08:31 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh....the Friday song! It's that time again - KEXP invites you to vote for your favorite albums of the year and help us put together KEXP's Best of 2023 list. Voting ends at 7:00 PM PST on Friday, December 8th. Cast your votes here, and then join us live on Friday, December 15th as we count down the top 90.3 albums of the year, as selected by you!: https://www.kexp.org/countdowns/best-of-2023/
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11/24/2023 08:38 AM:
Morgan
I guess it's the Black Friday Song today!
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11/10/2023 08:40 AM:
John Richards
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11/03/2023 08:00 AM:
John Richards
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10/27/2023 08:19 AM:
Troy Nelson
Ahhh....the Friday song! Thanks to all those who support KEXP with their donations during our Fall Drive last week. Didn't have an opportunity to give? It's not too late.: https://www.kexp.org/donate/
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10/20/2023 07:44 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh....the Friday song! There are lots of children...and many, many adults...who smile every Friday when they hear it. You'll increase your joy when you become a contributor to KEXP: https://www.kexp.org/donate/
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10/13/2023 07:04 AM:
John Richards
As chosen by Henry...
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Good morning, happy Friday, and welcome to the Special Segue Edition of The Morning Show with John Richards and Morgan! Today, these musical curators will challenge and collaborate with each other to create seamless transitions between one song and the next—throughout the entire show! Thanks so much for being here!!
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Ahhh...the Friday song! What better way to begin the Friday show? KEXP's Fall Drive begins today. Take a look at the fabulous thank-you gifts and donate now: https://www.kexp.org/donate/
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10/06/2023 08:44 AM:
John Richards
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09/29/2023 07:58 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh....the Friday song! Join KEXP for day parties at the KEXP Gathering Space prior to the Death Cab For Cutie and Postal Service anniversary shows at Climate Pledge Arena on Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th from 3:30 to 7:00 PM.
This is a 21+ and free event featuring cocktails by Sunny Hill Restaurant, beer and food from Stoneburner Restaurant and KEXP DJs live on air. All proceeds benefit KEXP.
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09/22/2023 07:48 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh....the Friday song! Learn about Aquí y Ahora, KEXP´s special programming for Latinx Heritage Month. For us, this month represents an opportunity to continue amplifying the music, stories, and presence of Latinx, Latine, and Hispanic communities in the United States and the diaspora in our on-air, in-person, and digital world. : https://www.kexp.org/aquiyahora/#archive
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09/15/2023 08:32 AM:
Troy Nelson
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09/08/2023 08:35 AM:
Troy Nelson
FRIDAY IS NOW OFFICIAL. LET'S GET THIS DONE PEOPLE. GO GO GO GO!
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08/11/2023 08:39 AM:
John Richards
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08/04/2023 07:07 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh....the Friday song. (Thanks, Henry!) That's Posdnuos of De La Soul (the previous artist) that you're hearing!
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Happy Friday and welcome to The Morning Show with John Richards and Eva Walker! It’s Six Degrees Week, July 29th through August 4th! All week, each DJ has featured an artist of their choice and linked each song to the next, making their way to the next DJ’s artist pick for one continuous mix for 168 straight hours. John and Eva are beginning with Mint Royale’s “Show Me,” or, as everyone knows it, “the Friday song”! We’re so glad you’re here!
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07/28/2023 08:11 AM:
DJ Miss Ashley
Ahhh.....the Friday song. Save the date: Join us on Thursday evenings in August — August 3, 10, and 17 — for the return of Concerts at the Mural, offering three, free, all-ages shows at the Mural Amphitheatre stage in Seattle Center.: https://www.kexp.org/events/#kexpcatm
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07/14/2023 08:36 AM:
John Richards
This song was born in a crossfire hurricane
And it howled at the morning drivin' rain
It's a gas, gas, gas
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07/07/2023 09:06 AM:
John Richards
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06/23/2023 08:43 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh....the Friday song. Join KEXP for Pride! Featuring a special lineup throughout Pride Weekend June 24th and 25th. We’ll kick it off from Noon to 6 PM Pacific on Saturday and a special Pride edition of Audioasis from 6-9 PM.
Then join us LIVE from Pride on Capitol Hill at the Wildrose on Sunday from noon to 4 PM Pacific with Riz Rollins and friends; continuing our on-air celebration till 6 PM.: https://www.kexp.org/events/kexp-events/pride-2023/
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06/09/2023 08:05 AM:
John Richards
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06/02/2023 09:22 AM:
Troy Nelson
Ahhh.....the Friday song. Our one-day Summer Drive is Friday, June 9th. You can make your contribution early here: https://www.kexp.org/donate/
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05/26/2023 08:44 AM:
Eva Walker
Ahhh.....the Friday song. Join KEXP for the 52nd annual Northwest Folklife Festival, a celebration of the Pacific Northwest’s arts and culture, May 27th and 28th. KEXP DJs Kennady and Abbie will host at the Music Heals Stage in the KEXP courtyard as we showcase local artists in a range of genres. All ages and donation-based.: https://www.kexp.org/events/kexp-events/northwest-folklife-festival/
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04/21/2023 08:07 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh....the Friday song. Hear a killer transition/mix/segue on KEXP? Let us know about your favorite segue of the week by voting here: https://www.kexp.org/sotw/
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04/14/2023 08:12 AM:
John Richards
Happy Thursday peeps!
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03/31/2023 08:39 AM:
Evie
Ahhh....the Friday song. Join KEXP and Pacific Science Center, presenting ‘Live at the Laser Dome: KEXP DJ in Residence’ series. In three-month residencies, a different KEXP DJ will curate monthly playlists for unique musical laser experiences, then perform a live set accompanying the laser performance once a month. Shows happen every Wednesday at seven-thirty, kicking off on April 5th with DJ Yaddy live. Tickets and info about ‘Live at the Laser Dome: KEXP DJ in Residence’ at pacificsciencecenter.org/laserdome
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03/24/2023 08:34 AM:
Troy Nelson
Ahhh....the Friday song. It's not too late to make a donation to KEXP's Spring Drive. Support the station where music does matter: https://www.kexp.org/donate/
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03/17/2023 07:46 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh....the Friday song! (Thanks for that thoughtful introduction, John.) You can keep the Friday song on the air each Friday by donating to KEXP now!: https://www.kexp.org/donate/
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03/03/2023 08:16 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh....the Friday song. Happy Women’s History Month! Join us on March 8th as we honor International Women's Day, on-air and online all day long and continuing throughout the month of March. We’re celebrating International Women's Day on KEXP, because gender inequity is rampant in our industry, our country, our world, and because f**k the patriarchy.: https://bit.ly/3Zu4TUe
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02/24/2023 08:36 AM:
Troy Nelson
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12/30/2022 08:56 AM:
Troy Nelson
It's Friday, and don't you forget!
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12/23/2022 11:15 AM:
Supreme La Rock
It's Friday, and don't you forget!
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12/16/2022 09:46 AM:
John Richards
#3...
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Ahhh...the Friday song! Stay tuned all day to hear our list of listeners' favorite albums of the year.
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11/25/2022 09:57 AM:
Lisa LeClair
The FRIDAY Song. A morning show tradition! Happy Friday!!!
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11/18/2022 08:49 AM:
Eva Walker
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11/04/2022 08:30 AM:
Troy Nelson
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10/28/2022 08:23 AM:
Evie
Ahhh....the Friday song. Thank you so much, Fall Drive donors. If you missed the drive, there's still an opportunity to donate: https://www.kexp.org/donate/
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10/21/2022 08:49 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh....the Friday song. Are you sure it's even Friday if you don't hear this? You can donate right now to make sure that Fridays continue: https://www.kexp.org/donate/
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10/14/2022 08:24 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh......the Friday song. Today is the beginning of our Fall Drive, and new thank-you gifts are here, including the renowned hoodie.: https://www.kexp.org/donate/
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10/07/2022 08:09 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh.....the Friday song. "Live at KEXP, Vol. 10" is out now. Find out how to purchase it, both digitally or on vinyl, here: https://www.kexp.org/volume10/
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09/23/2022 08:27 AM:
Troy Nelson
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09/16/2022 08:38 AM:
Troy Nelson
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08/19/2022 08:39 AM:
Troy Nelson
Ahhh....the Friday song. Join KEXP at Clock-Out Lounge on Saturday, September 3rd for Fresh Off The Spaceship Live, a night of performances from Black Constellation artists Shabazz Palaces, Stas THEE Boss, JusMoni, Ya Tseen, OCnotes, Erik Blood and Porter Ray. Fresh Off The Spaceship is an eleven-part podcast from KEXP hosted by Larry Mizell Jr. and Martin Douglas that tells the story of the Black Constellation collective.: https://bit.ly/3AykOHj
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08/12/2022 08:24 AM:
John Richards
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08/11/2022 12:38 PM:
Cheryl Waters
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08/05/2022 07:59 AM:
John Richards
Ken always writes "ahhh, the Friday song." I won't do it. Nosiree, will not. Nope. Not gonna happen. :)
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07/15/2022 08:53 AM:
Troy Nelson
Ken always writes "ahhh, the Friday song." I won't do it. Nosiree, will not. Nope. Not gonna happen. :)
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07/08/2022 09:58 AM:
John Richards
Ken always writes "ahhh, the Friday song." I won't do it. Nosiree, will not. Nope. Not gonna happen. :)
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06/17/2022 08:13 AM:
John Richards
Long long long time listener and supporter, first time writer. My middle schooler went through an extremely difficult mental health crisis in March including hospitalization His struggle is real, difficult and painful. Through help from friends, family, teachers, counselors and mental health professionals, he has slowly readjusted to life in 8th grade, KEXP has been a part of that. Due to the bus being overwhelming, triggering anxiety, I have been driving him to school. The Morning Show and your calming and thoughtful voice (you are not alone) have become a staple in his healing toolbox. His promotion ceremony to high school is Monday. Could you please give him a shout out (using his nickname, Kickie) around the time you play The Friday Song tomorrow so he is sure to hear it? (perfect time for us driving to school). "Look at you Kickie! You are loved, strong and beautiful." Thank you for what you do. Thank you for who you help. Thank you for who you are.
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Ahhhh....the Friday song!
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06/10/2022 08:09 AM:
John Richards
Good morning, John. It's my daughter Scout's 10th birthday!!!! And it would be the special--est thing if you could say happy birthday to her AND we would love to hear the Friday song on our way to school this morning!!!!Thank you so much!!!!!!! --Tamara on Queen Anne
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SCOUT!!
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Ahhh... the Friday song! (It's #87 on our countdown!)
Donate now to KEXP's One-Day Summer Drive: https://www.kexp.org/donate/
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06/03/2022 08:38 AM:
John Richards
Ahhhh....the Friday song!
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My wife Tina and I are celebrating our 20th anniversary, which sounds crazy now that I'm seeing it in writing. First, please know that KEXP has been a part of our journey all along. I started streaming KCMU around 2000 or so from New York when we were dating, and it's been a part of our lives ever since - the day to day, moving cities, raising kids, changing jobs, all of it. It's the best soundtrack we could have hoped for in so many ways. I honestly don't know what I would do without it, and we feel so fortunate to have found such an incredible community. We have enjoyed so many days listening along the way, especially Fridays, to say nothing of Mom Shows, Music Heals and so many other special shows and DJs and moments.
For our anniversary, one song stands out. I first heard it on KCMU/KEXP probably in 2001 when we were living in New York. I bought it in the East Village to listen to it out on the balcony in the weeks after September 11 when it smelled like burning wires when the wind blew north, and I found this to be life-affirming in a way I can't describe and definitely needed.
So if it's possible to dig deep into the vaults and find that song, which was "Show Me" by Mint Royale, I would be forever grateful.
Best from Chicago, Paul
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05/27/2022 08:09 AM:
John Richards
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05/13/2022 08:08 AM:
John Richards
Hi John, My son, Bowman, turned 2 yesterday. I thought you would enjoy knowing that “Friday Song” is part of his vocabulary --Colin
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Ahhh....the Friday song! Thanks, Bowman...and happy birthday yesterday!
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Win a trip to Seattle to celebrate KEXP's 50th anniversary in August!: https://www.kexp.org/donor-lounge/kexp50-flyaway/
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04/29/2022 08:12 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh...the Friday song!
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Dear John,
I know you're having the mother of all weeks, but please know that you continue to help us and so many others through our own weeks.
Today is our daughter, Rory's 10th birthday, and she's very excited she gets to hear the Friday song on her birthday!
You are not alone-
Brian
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04/22/2022 08:06 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh....the Friday song! That's Posdnuos (from De La Soul) who's rapping here...
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You'll be able to stream "Six Degrees of Dolly Parton" for two week at KEXP's streaming archive.: https://www.kexp.org/archive/
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04/15/2022 08:03 AM:
Evie
Ahhh....the Friday song! You can stream yesterday's "Music Heals: Addiction and Recovery" programming (Thursday, April 7th, from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) for two weeks on KEXP's streaming archive: https://www.kexp.org/archive/
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04/08/2022 07:54 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh....the Friday song! You can stream yesterday's "Music Heals: Addiction and Recovery" programming (Thursday, April 7th, from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) for two weeks on KEXP's streaming archive: https://www.kexp.org/archive/
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03/11/2022 08:22 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh....the Friday song! (Thanks, Henry, calling from West Seattle!)
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If this song (or these conversations with Henry) have brought you joy, donate today.: https://www.kexp.org/donate/
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02/25/2022 08:25 AM:
Troy Nelson
Ahhh....the Friday song! In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, KEXP is counting down the Top Songs of the last 50 years, as voted on by all of you! Voting ends at 7:00 PM PST on Friday, February 25th (That's TODAY!!). Go here for details: https://www.kexp.org/countdowns/50-years-top-songs/
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02/18/2022 08:14 AM:
Evie
Ahhh....the Friday song! In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, KEXP is counting down the Top Songs of the last 50 years, as voted on by all of you! Voting ends at 7:00 PM PST on Friday, February 25th. Go here for details: https://www.kexp.org/countdowns/50-years-top-songs/
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02/11/2022 08:18 AM:
Morgan
Ahhh....the Friday song! In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, KEXP is counting down the Top Songs of the last 50 years, as voted on by all of you! Voting ends at 7:00 PM PST on Friday, February 25th. Go here for details: https://www.kexp.org/countdowns/50-years-top-songs/
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01/14/2022 08:08 AM:
John Richards
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12/24/2021 09:48 AM:
Evie
Not a christmas song. Oh well.
Very important to play The Friday Song!!!
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12/17/2021 08:51 AM:
Troy Nelson
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12/03/2021 08:16 AM:
John Richards
Ahhh....the Friday song. (Thank you, taped Henry!) KEXP is counting down the Top 90.3 Albums of 2021, as voted on by all of you! Vote for your Top 10 albums of the year, and then tune in on Friday, December 17th to see if your favorites make the list.: https://www.kexp.org/countdowns/2021-top-albums/
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11/26/2021 08:43 AM:
Evie
Ahhh....the Friday song. (We can relax now.) KEXP is counting down the Top 90.3 Albums of 2021, as voted on by all of you! Vote for your Top 10 albums of the year, and then tune in on Friday, December 17th to see if your favorites make the list.: https://www.kexp.org/countdowns/2021-top-albums/
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10/08/2021 08:30 AM:
John Richards