World Cafe Playlist for 12/14/2021

World Cafe 30th Anniversary Show with host Stephen Kallao

It’s another 30th anniversary celebration, with a look back at memorable moments with the show’s rich roster of guests. We’ll revisit a 2005 interview with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West – At the time, he had just released his sophomore album, Late Registration, which included the massive hit, “Gold Digger.” We’ll also hear from Johnny Marr of the Smiths, who tells the story of coming up with the iconic riff for the song “How Soon is Now.” Plus, another young artist on the rise is inducted into the “30 Under 30” list.

*U2 “Stuck In A Moment You Can’t Get Out Of” All That You Can’t Leave Behind

Kanye West “Gold Digger” Late Registration

The Smiths “How Soon is Now?” Recorded Live For World Cafe

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram “662” Recorded Live For World Cafe

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram “Long Distance Woman” Recorded Live For World Cafe

Blind Boys Of Alabama “Amazing Grace” Recorded Live For World Cafe

Lucinda Williams “Can’t Let Go” Recorded Live For World Cafe

World Party “Put The Message In A Box” Recorded Live For World Cafe

Dr. Dog “Shadow People” Recorded Live For World Cafe

Phoenix “1901” Recorded Live For World Cafe

Ben Folds Five “Brick” Recorded Live For World Cafe

Fiona Apple “Better Version Of Me” Recorded Live For World Cafe

Hour Two
*Coldplay “Shiver” Parachutes

Radiohead “The National Anthem” Kid A

Outkast “Ms. Jackson” Stankonia

Steve Earle “Everyone’s In Love With You” Transcendental Blues

Elliott Smith “Son Of Sam” Figure 8

Soggy Bottom Boys “I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow” O Brother Where Art Thou? (soundtrack)

Mark Knopfler “Sailing To Philadelphia” Sailing To Philadelphia

Phish “Gotta Jibboo” Farmhouse

Paul Simon “You’re The One” You’re The One

Aimee Mann “Red Vines” Bachelor No. 2

Sade “Lovers Rock” Lovers Rock

The Jayhawks “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me” Smile

Johnny Cash “One” American III: Solitary Man

*Optional Song