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On the Ropes was originally released on this day 25-years ago in 1999 while "the Friday song" from this album was released as a single in 2001.

Ahhh...the Friday song. It's officially the weekend.

Ahhh...the Friday song. Saved from the farm! Donate right now to KEXP: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. Donate right now to KEXP and your donation will be matched: www.kexp.org

Ahhh...the Friday song... We're long time fans of the show and we just moved from Austin, TX to Lisbon, Portugal. Today is our daughter's 7th birthday and her first in Portugal. Could you please wish Zara a happy birthday? She's been listening to KEXP her whole entire life! Thank you so much for all you do. Josh and Aimee and Zara and Archer

Ahhh....the Friday song. KEXP is excited to announce a new partnership with AFROPUNK and Friends of Waterfront Park; presenting AFROPUNK Seattle. This all-ages event will take place from 2-8:30 PM on Saturday, September 7th at Pier 62 at Seattle’s new Waterfront Park. Learn more here: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. KEXP is excited to announce a new partnership with AFROPUNK and Friends of Waterfront Park; presenting AFROPUNK Seattle. This all-ages event will take place from 2-8:30 PM on Saturday, September 7th at Pier 62 at Seattle’s new Waterfront Park. Learn more here: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. KEXP is excited to announce a new partnership with AFROPUNK and Friends of Waterfront Park; presenting AFROPUNK Seattle. This all-ages event will take place from 2-8:30 PM on Saturday, September 7th at Pier 62 at Seattle’s new Waterfront Park. Learn more here: www.kexp.org

Ahhh.....the Friday song. KEXP is excited to announce a new partnership with AFROPUNK and Friends of Waterfront Park; presenting AFROPUNK Seattle. This all-ages event will take place from 2-8:30 PM on Saturday, September 7th at Pier 62 at Seattle’s new Waterfront Park. Learn more here: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. Join KEXP and John Richards of The Morning Show for happy hour before Shakey Graves performs at The Regency Ballroom! This 21+ event takes place on Tuesday, August 13 from 5-7 PM.: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. We'll be celebrating Amplifier Love Day on Wednesday, August 7th.: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. It's not retirement--it's a remix. Join KEXP in celebrating Kevin Cole's 50 years in broadcasting tomorrow, Saturday, July 27th in our Courtyard and Gathering Space. For more information and to purchase tickets, go here: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. It's not retirement--it's a remix. Join KEXP in celebrating Kevin Cole's 50 years in broadcasting on Saturday, July 27th in our Courtyard and Gathering Space. For more information and to purchase tickets, go here: www.kexp.org

It's the Friday Song! Happy Friday! Have you watched the animated music video for this track? Check it out here: www.youtube.com

Ahhh....the Friday song. It's Pride Weekend on KEXP! With a special Pride broadcast all weekend, including a live remote broadcast from Seattle’s Capitol Hill at the Wildrose! Here's the schedule: www.kexp.org

#1 most played Friday song is the Friday song oh em geee!!!!

#1 most played Friday song is the Friday song oh em geee!!!! Not too late to donate, we're doing the drive alllllll daaaay!! www.kexp.org/donate

Ahhh....the Friday song. Go here to power KEXP's One-Day Summer Drive, June 14th. (You can also pick up a pair of nifty KEXP pint glasses!): www.kexp.org

I'm a teacher and it's our first round of parent teacher conferences today, can we get an early Friday song?? THANKS! Marina in Pinehurst === Ahhh....the Friday song. If you haven't ever seized the opportunity to donate to KEXP, well, here's your chance!: www.kexp.org

Ahhh.....the Friday song. Join us for KEXP Day Parties in the Gathering Space before the Pearl Jam shows at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Tuesday, May 28th and Thursday, May 30th.: www.kexp.org

Ahhh.....the Friday song. Oh My Goth, KEXP is celebrating World Goth Day on Wednesday, May 22nd. Check out the lineup here: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. This one's for Ryan on his last day of work as he leaves to start his own business...From your friend Jason!

Ahhh...the Friday song. It's tomorrow! "Coming for one day only! We have boxes and boxes of extra tees, hoodies, posters, and much more, and we're ready to let it go." Join us on Saturday, May 4th at our Seattle Center Gathering Space to snag some favorite KEXP gear from years past. The sale starts at 10 AM and goes until 6PM.: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. "Coming for one day only! We have boxes and boxes of extra tees, hoodies, posters, and much more, and we're ready to let it go." Join us on Saturday, May 4th at our Seattle Center Gathering Space to snag some favorite KEXP gear from years past. The sale starts at 10 AM and goes until 6PM.: www.kexp.org

Carrie on Beacon Hill: I love it when my lateness synchronizes with your greatness!

Ahhh....the Friday song. Remember that 6 Degrees week starts next Friday, August 12th.

Ahhh....the Friday song. This is a request from Matt, Pam, Meredith, Jane and Andrew (and countless others!) -- Did you know that KEXP's 50 Years of Hip-Hop podcast won an Ambie Award for Best Entertainment Podcast?: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. Bay Area folks are actually able to hear it on their radios. Tune it to hear us at 92.7 FM.

Ahhh....the Friday song. Get ready, Bay Area! Set your pre-sets to 92.7 and tell your friends that we're coming to town, beginning next Tuesday, March 17th.

Ahh....the Friday song. It's number 18 on our countdown. -- Zoe (9 years old) in Bothell:: "It really makes me happy every morning to listen to your different genres of music on my way to school. Thank you for making me and my family so happy listening to your radio station." -- So many families wait with bated breath for this song to be played on Fridays. If you and your children are among them, please donate now: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. (Thanks, Troy, for that introduction! Watch out, Henry!) -- Help us get an early start on our Spring Drive by donating now. All gifts before 7:00 p.m. today will be matched (up to $45,000): www.kexp.org

Ahh....the Friday song. Enjoy these wonderful stories about Susie Tennant, the woman who helped build Seattle's music scene: www.thestranger.com

Ahhh....the Friday song. Join KEXP for Music Heals: Mental Health on Thursday, February 29th. We acknowledge the struggles of mental health and emotional well-being that so many of us deal with and how music and community, can really make a difference.: www.kexp.org

Ahhh...the Friday song. Did you miss any of International Clash Day on Wednesday, February 7th? You can stream it for two weeks on KEXP's streaming archive: www.kexp.org

Ahhh...the Friday song. International Clash Day returns on Wednesday, February 7th. The Clash's "Magnificent Seven" includes the refrain "Don't Stop, Give it All You Got" — and we want to know what keeps you going: What big OR small thing are you doing to make our world a little better, and how does music help? Send an email to stories@kexp.org to let us know. And then listen along from 5 AM to 7 PM PT on 90.3 KEXP, KEXP.org, and the KEXP App. And follow KEXP socials for even more stories about the Clash, the artists and movements that inspired them as well as who they inspired.: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. (Excellent introductory work, Henry!) Black History Is now. KEXP honors Black music and Black stories year-round, including this February, with all-day special programming to kick off the month, on Thursday, February 1st.: www.kexp.org

Ahhh.....the Friday song. (Thanks, young Henry!) Subscribe to KEXP's "The Cobain 50" podcast to explore Kurt Cobain's top 50 albums: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. Join KEXP for the 24th Annual Expansions MLK Unity Party and Live Broadcast on Sunday, January 14th! The party will kick off with DJ Supreme La Rock for a Live Broadcast of Sunday Soul, and will continue through Expansions and Beyond with DJs Riz, Brit Hansen, Kid Hops, Alex and Sharlese. It’s an evening of music, dancing and celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and we hope to see you there! Get tickets here: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. Join KEXP for the 24th Annual Expansions MLK Unity Party and Live Broadcast on Sunday, January 14th! The party will kick off with DJ Supreme La Rock for a Live Broadcast of Sunday Soul, and will continue through Expansions and Beyond with DJs Riz, Brit Hansen, Kid Hops, Alex and Sharlese. It’s an evening of music, dancing and celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and we hope to see you there! Get tickets here: www.kexp.org

Ahhh...the Friday song. Make your year-end gift to KEXP now (during this time of giving): www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song. Join KEXP on Thursday, Dec 14th as we honor the lives of artists we’ve lost in 2023. From 5 AM to 7 PM PT, we’ll share their music and stories as a community. There will be tears, laughter, some dancing and, of course, the music you love from the artists who touched our lives.

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!: www.kexp.org

I guess it's the Black Friday Song today!

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!: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song! (Hit the button, John!) John Richards and Dr. Amy Lindsey will host the Death and Music event at The Moore Theatre on Sunday, November 12th. Go here to learn more and get tickets: www.kexp.org

Ahhh....the Friday song! John Richards and Dr. Amy Lindsey will host the Death and Music event at The Moore Theatre on Sunday, November 12th. Go here to learn more and get tickets: www.kexp.org

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.: www.kexp.org

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: www.kexp.org

As chosen by Henry... == 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!! -- 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: www.kexp.org