World Cafe Playlist for 02/10/2026
Tucker Zimmerman and Buck Meek join host Raina Douris
Tucker Zimmerman was a folk hero who marched to the beat of his own drum, inspiring musicians far and wide, including David Bowie. He died earlier this year at the age of 84. We’ll revisit our 2024 session with Tucker and members of Big Thief, who worked on his album Dance of Love.
Today’s Playlist
Emmylou Harris “Goin’ Back To Harlan” Wrecking Ball
Tucker Zimmerman “Burial At Sea” Dance of Love
Tucker Zimmerman “Brother John” Square Dance
Fats Domino “Going To The River” 20 Greatest Hits
Tucker Zimmerman “Leave It On The Porch Outside” Dance of Love
Big Thief “Simulation Swarm” Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
David Bowie “Space Oddity” David Bowie (Space Oddity)
Tucker Zimmerman “A Face That Hasn’t Sold Out” Dance of Love
Tucker Zimmerman “Nobody Knows” Dance of Love
Maggie Rogers “Fallingwater” Heard It In A Past Life
Kacey Musgraves “Slow Burn” Golden Hour
The Beatles “Here Comes The Sun” Abbey Road
Hour Two
Sheryl Crow “There Goes The Neighborhood” The Globe Sessions
I’ve Got No More Tears Left To Cry “I’ve Got No More Tears Left To Cry” Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars
Etta James “I’d Rather Go Blind” Tell Mama
Grateful Dead “Sugar Magnolia” American Beauty
Los Lobos “That Train Don’t Stop Her” Kiko
Stephen Sanchez “Sweet Love” (single)
Chuck Prophet “Freckle Song” WC Recording
Lucy Dacus “Brando” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
The Jayhawks “Tailspin” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Geese “Cobra” Getting Killed
The Lumineers “Brightside” Brightside
Brigitte Calls Me Baby “Slumber Party” Irreversible
Weezer “Freak Me Out” Make Believe
Mitski “Where Is My Phone?” Nothing’s About To Happen
Soccer Mommy “Driver” Evergreen
The Ting Tings “That’s Not My Name” We Started Nothing
Editors “Munich” The Back Room