World Cafe Playlist for 08/16/2021

Encore: The Flaming Lips join host Raina Douris

The Flaming Lips have been a band for almost four decades – and with the addition of their latest record, American Head, they’ve released 16 studio albums. Frontman Wayne Coyne talks about how his long career, creating psychedelic music and live shows, has allowed him to live his own version of the American Dream.

*Sheryl Crow “Tell Me When It’s Over (ft. Chris Stapleton)” Threads

The Flaming Lips “Will You Return / When You Come Down” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

The Flaming Lips “Brother Eye” American Head

The Flaming Lips “Do You Realize?” Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots

The Flaming Lips “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

The Flaming Lips “Dinosaurs On The Mountain” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Japanese Breakfast “Kokomo, IN” Jubilee

Sneaker Pimps “6 Underground” Becoming X

Hour Two
*Bruce Springsteen “Letter To You” Letter To You

Lucy Dacus “Brando” Home Video

The Cure “Boys Don’t Cry” Boys Don’t Cry

Yola “Diamond Studded Shoes” Stand For Myself

Dire Straits “Expresso Love” Making Movies

Allison Russell “Persephone” Outside Child

Billy Bragg “Greetings To The New Brunette” Talking With The Taxman About Poetry

Lake Street Dive “Hypotheticals” Obviously

Houndmouth “Las Vegas” Good For You

Gram Parsons “Ooh Las Vegas” Grievous Angel

Erin Rae & Spacebomb House “Back in Baby’s Arms” Back in Baby’s Arms (single)

Counting Crows “Elevator Boots” Butter Miracle, Suite One

Joan Armatrading “Love And Affection” Joan Armatrading

Joseph Arthur “Honey And The Moon” Redemption’s Son

*Optional Song