World Cafe Playlist for 05/01/2025
Neal Francis joins host Raina Douris
What would it sound like if Thin Lizzy cut a disco record? That’s one of the questions Chicago singer-songwriter Neal Francis asked himself as he began working on his latest album Return to Zero. Hear what he came up with in an exclusive live mini concert from Neal Francis.
Today’s Playlist
The Staple Singers “Respect Yourself” Be Altitude: Respect Yourself
Neal Francis “How Have I Lived” Recorded Live at the World Cafe
Neal Francis “What’s Left of Me” Recorded Live at the World Cafe
Neal Francis “Need You Again” Recorded Live at the World Cafe
Neal Francis “Broken Glass” Recorded Live at the World Cafe
Birds of Chicago “A Stray Goodbye” Recorded Live at the World Cafe
Wilco “Impossible Germany” Sky Blue Sky
Brigitte Calls Me Baby “Impressively Average” This House is Made of Corners
Ratboys “It’s Alive!” The Window
Rufus “Tell Me Something Good” Rags to Rufus
The Impressions “People Get Ready” People Get Ready
Veruca Salt “Seether” American Thighs
Horsegirl “Switch Over” Phonetics On and On
Dehd “Bad Love” Blue Skies
Chance The Rapper “Blessings” Coloring Book
Makaya McCraven “Dream Another” In These Times
Hour Two
Donavon Frankenreiter “Free” Donavon Frankenreiter
The Beach Boys “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” Pet Sounds
Craig Finn “Luke and Leanna” Always Been
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers “I Need To Know” You’re Gonna Get It!
Leif Vollebekk “Rock And Roll” Revelation
Maggie Rogers “That’s Where I Am” Surrender
Temples “Shelter Song” Recorded Live at the World Cafe
Midlake “Head Home” Recorded Live at the World Cafe
Mumford & Sons “The Wolf” Recorded Live at the World Cafe
Low Cut Connie “Don’t Get Fresh With Me” Art Dealers
Leon Bridges “Laredo” Leon
Jason Isbell “Ride to Robert’s” Foxes in the Snow
Ruston Kelly “Mockingbird” Recorded Live at the World Cafe
Mt. Joy “Coyote” Hope We Have Fun
Radiohead “There There” Hail to the Thief
The Cranberries “Ode To My Family” No Need To Argue