Encore: “Don’t Bore Us, Get To The Chorus” with host Stephen Kallao

In the world of radio there’s a longstanding phrase, “Don’t Bore Us, Get To The Chorus.” On the World Cafe, host Stephen Kallao shines a spotlight on artists who do just that. We’ll hear hit songs that don’t waste any time getting to the hook – including music from Chic, Amy Winehouse, Guns ‘N’ Roses, Dolly Parton, and more. Tune in for a “chorus-first” edition of the World Cafe.

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*Paul Simon “Slip Slidin’ Away” Greatest Hits, Etc.

The Beatles “Help” Help!

The Beatles “She Loves You” Past Masters, Vol. 1

Tears For Fears “Shout” Songs From The Big Chair

Eurythmics “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

The Dixie Cups “Chapel Of Love” Chapel Of Love

Journey “Any Way You Want It” Departure

Blur “Song 2” Blur

Madonna “Into The Groove” Like A Virgin

Barenaked Ladies “One Week” Stunt

Amy Winehouse “Rehab” Back To Black

Bob Marley & The Wailers “I Shot The Sheriff” Burnin’

Abba “Dancing Queen” Arrival

Guns N Roses “Paradise City” Appetite For Destruction

Hour Two
*Harry Nilsson “Gotta Get Up” Nilsson Schmilsson

Neil Young “Come On Baby Let’s Go Downtown” Tonight’s The Night

Four Tops “Baby I Need Your Loving” Greatest Hits

Martha & The Vandellas “Nowhere To Run” 24 Hits

Dolly Parton “Jolene” Jolene

Tame Impala “Feels Like We Only Go Backwards Now” Lonerism

Supertramp “Give A Little Bit” Even In The Quietest Moments

The Foundations “Baby, Now That I’ve Found You” Baby, Now That I’ve Found You

Marvin Gaye “How Sweet It Is” Greatest Hits

Run-Dmc “Mary, Mary” Tougher Than Leather

Stevie Nicks “Edge Of Seventeen” Bella Donna

Chic “Good Times” Risqué

Red Hot Chili Peppers “By The Way” By The Way

John Lennon “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night” Walls & Bridges

*Optional Song