World Cafe Playlist for 12/10/2021

Elton John joins host Raina Douris

Elton John is one of the most famous and celebrated musicians of all time – but there’s room for everyone in the spotlight on his new collaboration with some of the hottest names in pop, Americana, and rap music. From Brandi Carlile to Gorillaz to Lil Nas X, Elton spent Covid working with a variety of artists for The Lockdown Sessions – Nonetheless, there are still songs on the record that are unmistakably “Elton.” On the next World Cafe, he talks about finding musical chemistry, his recent number one hit with Dua Lipa, and how he felt like a “session musician” again on the new record.

*Chris Stapleton “Tennessee Whiskey” Traveller

The Hollies “He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother” Hollies Sing Hollies

Elton John “Learn to Fly (feat. Surfaces)” The Lockdown Sessions

Elton John “Always Love You (feat. Nicki Minaj, Young Thug)” The Lockdown Sessions

Jake Wesley Rogers “Middle of Love” Pluto

Elton John “Cold Heart (PNAU remix feat. Dua Lipa)” The Lockdown Sessions

Elton John “Honkey Cat” Honky Château

Elton John “Simple Things (feat. Brandi Carlile)” The Lockdown Sessions

Elton John “Finish Line (feat. Stevie Wonder)” The Lockdown Sessions

Jenny Lewis “Red Bull & Hennessy” On The Line

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

Tears For Fears “The Tipping Point” The Tipping Point

Hour Two
*The Waterboys “Fisherman’s Blues” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Adele “Cry Your Heart Out” 30

Third World “Try Jah Love” You’ve Got The Power

Beach House “Once Twice Melody” Once Twice Melody

Sarah McLachlan “Adia” Surfacing

Band Of Horses “Crutch” Things Are Great

Ray LaMontagne “You Are The Best Thing” Gossip In The Grain

Courtney Barnett “Write A List Of Things To Look Forward To” Things Take Time, Take Time

Fleetwood Mac “Think About Me” Tusk

Brandi Carlile “Madman Across The Water” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Strand of Oaks “Somewhere In Chicago” In Heaven

Arlo Parks “Hurt” Collapsed In Sunbeams

Alabama Shakes “Sound & Color” Sound & Color

*Optional Song