World Cafe Playlist for 08/24/2021

Leslie Jordan joins host Raina Douris

Comedian Leslie Jordan, known for his roles in Will & Grace and Hearts Afire, took to Instagram during COVID and quickly went viral. He gained over five million new followers thanks to his upbeat videos, which included a weekly Sunday Morning Hymn-singing session. Leslie’s newfound internet stardom led to his very first album, called Company’s Comin’, featuring guests like Dolly Parton and Brandi Carlile.

*The Killers “In The Car Outside” Pressure Machine

Leslie Jordan “Angel Band (featuring Brandi Carlile)” Company’s Comin’

Leslie Jordan “Where the Soul Never Dies (featuring Dolly Parton)” Company’s Comin’

Leslie Jordan “In The Sweet By and By (featuring TJ Osborne)” Company’s Comin’

Black Pumas “Fire” Black Pumas

Hurray For The Riff Raff “Rican Beach” The Navigator

The Record Company “How High” Play Loud

The War On Drugs “Living Proof” I Don’t Live Here Anymore

Bob Marley & The Wailers “Positive Vibration” Rastaman Vibration

Hour Two
*Sister Rosetta Tharpe “Up Above My Head” The Gospel Of The Blues

Little Feat “Feats Don’t Fail Me Now” Feats Don’t Fail Me Now

John Mayer “Last Train Home (feat. Maren Morris)” Sob Rock

Arlo Parks “Black Dog” Collapsed in Sunbeams

Charley Crockett “I Need Your Love” Music City USA

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me” The Anthology

Margo Price “Hands of Time” Midwest Farmer’s Daughter

Big Thief “Little Things” Little Things/Sparrow (single)

Lush “Sweetness and Light” Gala

Modest Mouse “We Are Between” The Golden Casket

Aimee Mann “Yesterday Once More” VINYL: Music From The HBO Original Series

Amos Lee “Worry No More” Worry No More (single)

Imogen Heap “Hide and Seek” Speak For Yourself

Fiona Apple “Fast As You Can” When The Pawn…

*Optional Song