World Cafe Playlist for 08/13/2024

John Morrison joins host Raina Douris

Forty-five years ago this month, Michael Jackson released the album that set up his eventual domination of pop culture as an adult. Off the Wall was Jackson’s first release where he had complete creative autonomy — having left the Jackson 5 and Motown environment he had grown up in. On the World Cafe, commentator John Morrison shares the story of this groundbreaking album.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

The Chi-Lites “Have You Seen Her” (For God’s Sake) Give More Power To The People

Michael Jackson “Don’t Stop Until You Get Enough” Off The Wall

Michael Jackson “Off The Wall” Off The Wall

Michael Jackson “I Can’t Help It” Off The Wall

Sister Sledge “We Are Family” We Are Family”

AC/DC “Highway To Hell” Highway To Hell

Joy Division “Love Will Tear Us Apart” (single)

Hour Two
Gary Numan “Cars” The Pleasure Principle

B-52’s “Rock Lobster” The B-52’s

The Police “Message In A Bottle” Regatta De Blanc

Bruce Cockburn “If I Had A Rocket Launcher” Stealing Fire

Billy Strings “Leadfoot” Highway Prayers

Natalie Merchant “Wonder” Tigerlily

Erykah Badu “On & On” Baduizm

Clairo “Sexy To Someone” Charm

Bangles “Manic Monday” Recorded Live for World Cafe

David Gilmour “On An Island” WC Recording

Dave Matthews Band “Don’t Drink The Water

Vampire Weekend “Capricorn” Only God Was Above Us

Dehd “Dog Days” Poetry

Shovels & Rope “Piranhanana” Something Is Working Above My Head

The Fabulous Thunderbirds “Tuff Enuff” Tuff Enuff

Radiohead “The National Anthem” Kid A