The B-52’s join host Michaela Majoun with Stephen Kallao

In 1976, the members of The B-52’s shared a flaming volcano cocktail before jamming for the first time. A fitting start for a band known for their flamboyant style and quirky songwriting, and the beginning of a long journey together. On the World Cafe, hear The B-52’s final World Cafe session as part of our Sense of Place: Athens series, where the band reflects on their 45+ year career, as well as live performances of some of their most memorable songs.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Robbie Robertson “Go Back To Your Woods” Storyville

The B-52’s “Funplex” Recorded Live for World Cafe

The B-52’s “Ultraviolet” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Air “Mike Mills” Talkie Walkie

The B-52’s “Rock Lobster” Recorded Live for World Cafe

The B-52’s “Love Shack” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Baio “Needs” WC Recording

The Decemberists “Burial Ground” As Ever it Was, So it Will Be Again

Alvvays “Archie, Marry Me” Alvvays

Blondshell “Docket (feat. Bully)” single

The Clash “This Is Radio Clash” single

Hour Two
Grant Lee Buffalo “Fuzzy” Fuzzy

St. Vincent “Flea (feat. Dave Grohl)” All Born Screaming

Foo Fighters “Learn to Fly” There Is Nothing Left To Lose

Jade Bird “C’est La Vie” Burn the Hard Drive EP

Father John Misty “I’m Writing a Novel” Fear Fun

Jason Isbell “If We Were Vampires” The Nashville Sound

Trey Anastasio “Last Tube” WC Session

Jon Muq “Shake Shake” Flying Away

Ibeyi “River” WC Recording

Hozier “Too Sweet” Unreal Unearth: Unheard

Florence + The Machine “What Kind Of Man” How Big How Blue How Beautiful

Pearl Jam “Wreckage” Dark Matter

Spoon “Can I Sit Next To You” Hot Thoughts

Charles Bradley “Heart Of Gold” Daptone Singles Spring/Summer