Fill Your Ears With This Eight-Hour Playlist of Chefs' Favorite Brunch Music

• Squeeze — "Black Coffee in Bed"
• The Commodores — "Easy (Like Sunday Morning)"

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"Dave Brubeck or any like-sounding jazz music." —Erica Keefe, executive chef of Five Horses Tavern (South End)

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"I think you gotta go with Motown — stuff like The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye. Also, classic rock stuff like Grand Funk Railroad, The Rolling Stones, CCR, etc." —Mike Wyatt, general manager and beverage director of Ward 8

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"Highland Kitchen does a great Bluegrass brunch, and I think that might be my favorite thing to listen to. If you're hungover, it won't make your head hurt, and if you are just starting your weekend, it'll put you in a great mood." —Ines Santos, general manager of The Salty Pig

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"Stevie Wonder, Babaloo, and Maroon 5." —Jason Santos, chef/owner of Abby Lane and Back Bay Harry's

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"Biggie, Jay Z, and ALL the Wu-Tang Clan." —Joshua Smith, chef/owner of Moody's Delicatessen and The Backroom

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"Neopolitan love songs. It's what my father played every Saturday and Sunday morning. Brings me peace." —Carla Pallotta, chef/owner of Nebo Cucina & Enoteca

"Frank Sinatra. He was played the rest of the time! What's sexier than Ole Blue Eyes singing about life?" —Christine Pallotta, chef/owner of Nebo Cucina & Enoteca

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"Anything jazz." —Ben Weisberger, chef de cuisine of No. 9 Park

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"The perfect brunch playlist is slightly different than my everyday playlist. I’m more of a Motown and reggae guy for brunch (something you’ll always hear during brunch at Loco)." —Matt Drummond, executive chef of Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

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"Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty, and Pearl Jam are essentials to have on the perfect brunch playlist." —Robert Tobin, chef of Aura and TAMO Bistro & Bar at the Seaport Hotel

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"I'm all about soul and funk with a surprise hit from the '80s when it comes to brunch. It makes it an easier transition from ‘drunk’ to ‘hungover’ to ‘brunch.’" —Brian Poe, chef/owner of Bukowski Tavern (Cambridge), Poe's Kitchen at the Rattlesnake, and The Tip Tap Room

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"At River Bar, we play lots of 'yacht rock' at brunch because it represents the laid-back, easy-going vibe that brunch should be all about." —Patrick Gilmartin, executive chef of River Bar

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"I think that live jazz is a real classy, relaxing thing to hear while you're munching on crispy bacon after a long night of drinking." —Shayne Nunes, executive chef of Foundry on Elm and Saloon

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"David Guetta." —David Verdo, executive chef of Outlook Kitchen and Bar

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• Billie Holiday — "Good Morning Heartache" by Billie Holiday
• Mecano — "Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar" ("I Can't Get Up Today")

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"Anything by Herbie Hancock." —Mitchell Randall, executive chef of Ostra

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"I like listening to reggae music during brunch." —Jason Maynard, executive chef of Mistral

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"Motown brunch is my favorite. You can't go wrong with Jackson 5 in the morning!" —Angela Lamb, general manager at Coda

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"Upbeat contemporary." —Olivier Senoussaoui, executive chef of Precinct Kitchen + Bar

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"Pink Floyd — The Dark Side of the Moon." —Kevin Murphy, general manager of Parsnip Restaurant & Lounge

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"Nothing gets a day started like some old-school '90s rap. We play it in the kitchen during prep all the time, and it’s perfect for brunch as well. Biggie, Wu Tang, Warren G — what's not to love?" —Josh Turka, executive chef of The Salty Pig

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"I like my brunch music soft and mellow. Jack Johnson's acoustic stuff makes brunch relaxing." —Amanda McLaughlin, general manager of Tico

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"Brunch or breakfast places should always have funky and energetic music! I love to listen to classic rock in the mornings, so a good mix of Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and the Who would have to be a must." —Joshua Brooks, chef de cuisine at Catalyst

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"Bruno Mars — 'The Lazy Song.' Great any time but perfect when you're brunching." —Avi Shemtov, owner and executive chef of The Chubby Chickpea

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"Frank Sinatra. Smooth jazz is cool. I've got a headache and I'm hungover; easy on that clubby stuff." —Kyle Crusius, chef de cuisine at The Chubby Chickpea

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• Tuck & Patti — "Time After Time" (cover)
• Manu Chao — "Le Rendez Vous"

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"I need chill music to brunch on after a stressful week. I really like Phantogram, John Coltrane, Radiohead, the XX, The Shins, Lindsey Stirling, Lanie Lane, etc." —Nick Deutmeyer, chef de cuisine at Post 390

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"Esperanza Spalding." —Howard Haywood, executive chef of Olde Magoun's Saloon

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"Put Dr. John radio on Pandora and just let it go; you can't go wrong." —Jonathan Kopacz, executive chef of Brass Union

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"I like jazz with my brunch, but if I’m channeling my Cali self, definitely The Beach Boys." —Jeff Williams, executive chef of Chopps American Bar and Grill

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"'Kryptonite' by Big Boi." —Daniel Bojorquez, chef/owner of La Brasa

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"Gangster rap." —Brian Rae, executive chef of Centre Street Cafe

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"Weezer and The Rolling Stones." —Stephen Marcaurelle, executive chef of Tres Gatos

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"For me, brunch music should be kept fairly calm. Volume is probably the most important factor. I want to hear it just over my conversation. My favorite Pandora stations that I rotate for brunch at home are Teenager in Love radio, Louis Prima, and Buena Vista Social Club, all depending on what the menu is. I like to stick to a theme." —Patrick Campbell, executive chef of Cafe ArtScience

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"I'm a fan of '80s easy listening or gangster rap." —Michael Scelfo, chef/owner of Alden & Harlow

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"Anything '80s!" —Rachel Klein, chef/owner of RFK Kitchen (coming soon)

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"The Eagles — 'Hotel California.'" —Francis Santos, executive chef of Ester

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"The old-school hip-hop they play at Starlite Lounge industry brunch is the perfect start to a day filled with cocktails." —Adrienne Mosier, chef de cuisine at Deuxave

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"Horace Silver, Stanley Turrentine, and any stride pianist." —Robert Fathman, executive chef of Osteria Posto

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"Jackson 5." —Joe Cassinelli, chef/owner of Alpine Restaurant Group (Posto, Osteria Posto, Painted Burro, Rosebud)

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"Nice smooth Motown or jazz." —Joe Carli, chef at Posto

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"Brunch music should be subtle and comforting. People had a rough morning getting up after all that Friday or Saturday night partying; there’s no need to alienate them. I like reggae; it’s just so happy and filled with hope. It seems like the bright spot after the hangover is right over the horizon if you have some good Ziggy Marley on in the background." —Matthew Barre, executive chef of The Tap Trailhouse

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"I like to listen to Pandora a lot, and my favorite stations to hear while I am eating brunch are 'The Lime Tree' station or 'Do You Remember Radio,' something smooth with a little funk to eat. Music that you can hear and jam out to a little bit while enjoy an amazing meal." —Joseph Ellia, sous chef at Bear in Boots Gastropub

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"For brunch, I like classic rock — Tom Petty, The Band — nothing too amped up. If you want great live music for brunch, go to West End Johnnies — live reggae every Sunday. It’s just the right balance of fun and soothing." —Kerem Benyamini, beverage director at Rowes Wharf Bar & Rowes Wharf Sea Grille at Boston Harbor Hotel

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"I really enjoy the soothing sound of yacht rock while having brunch, specifically Hall and Oates." —Justin Shoults, executive chef of BRINE

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"I'm partial to some old-school blues or jazz. There’s nothing wrong with a little Louis Armstrong on a Sunday morning." —Mark Sapienza, executive chef of The Langham, Boston

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"Jay Z and The Notorious B.I.G." —Greg Jordan, executive chef of The Quarry

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"Chet Faker." —David Danforth, beverage director at The Quarry

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"The Wallflowers, Jack Johnson, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Sugarland." —Mike Morrissey, bartender at Gather

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"Lots of Mariah Carey, reggae, and '90s rap." —Ashley Santos, sous chef at Trade

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"Needs to be jazz for me — nice and mellow." —Nick Calias, executive chef of Brasserie Jo

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"I’m a big fan of classic rock for brunch. Something familiar like that really sets a great tone for the day." —Jeremy Sewall, chef/partner of Lineage, Island Creek Oyster Bar, and Row 34

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"Neebs, Jay Z, Phantogram, Van Halen, Bowie, Fela Kuti, Grateful Dead, and Muddy Waters." —Matt Jennings, chef/owner of Townsman

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"It can depend on the season, although on a warm sunny day sitting by the water or on a patio (ahem Pier 6), the island / reggae / beach vibes are on my playlist. The Wailers, Bob Marley, Toots & The Maytals, Gregory Isaacs, and the like." —Salvatore Boscarino, co-owner of Pier 6

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"Upbeat pop/rock." —Chris Robins, culinary director and managing partner of the Aquitaine Group

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"The Clash, Pixies, Talking Heads. (More on the mellow side for me because there is a good chance I'm nursing a hangover.)" —Gregory Weinstock, general manager of Salvatore’s (Theatre District)

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"Either give me something to sing along to or something light and upbeat that blends into the background." —Izzy Berdan, creative director of the Aquitaine Group

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"'80s pop." —Adam Garcia, general manager at Cinquecento

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"I am all about a '70s funk playlist." —Emily Ackerman, general manager of Aquitaine (Boston)

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"'80s. It's fun for the guests and gives the staff some energy when waking up early after a busy Saturday night." —Colleen Cameron, general manager of Aquitaine (Dedham)

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"'80s playlist. Bob Marley, The Smiths, The Cure." —Gregory Torrech, executive chef of The Beehive

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"Jason Mraz, Bruno Mars, Eric Hutchinson." —Marja Ferreira, beverage manager at Brew Cafe in District Hall

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"Everybody hates on jazz brunch, but I'll take a New Orleans brass brunch any time." —Josh Lewin, co-owner of Juliet

"I agree with Josh here when I need some help waking up. When I want to move a little more slowly, I'd take a Tom Waits mix with some New Orleans-style coffee." —Katrina Jazayeri, co-owner of Juliet

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"Wilco, The Band, Sonny Rollins, Johnny Cash, Luna, The Meters." —Tony Maws, chef/owner of Craigie on Main and The Kirkland Tap & Trotter

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"James Brown was singing all about brunch. It's hidden not so subtly in all his lyrics." —Tom Borgia, executive chef of State Street Provisions

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"Hall + Oates should be on every playlist, ever." —Daniel Myers, co-owner of Loyal Nine

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"Prince." —Greg Reeves, chef/co-owner of Viale

And here's a thematically appropriate Prince song not available on Spotify, so you won't find it on the official Breakfast Week playlist, but it deserves inclusion:

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