World Cafe Playlist for 12/18/2025
Saint Etienne joins host Stephen Kallao
The hardest part of being in a band is keeping it together. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne has aced this test. Sarah Cracknell joined Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley on their 3rd ever single, and the lineup has remained unchanged, even as the musical ground they tread has evolved. Their latest studio album, International, is their last. Coming up, Bob, Pete, and Sarah join World Cafe to talk about why now was the right time to stop making albums, and why they’ve never had to deal with drama.
Today’s Playlist
Kate Bush “Eat The Music” The Red Shoes
Saint Etienne “Glad” International
Saint Etienne “Save It For A Rainy Day” International
Saint Etienne “Brand New Me” International
Saint Etienne “Wood Cabin” Good Humor
Saint Etienne “The Last Time” International
Santigold “Creator” WC Recording
Vampire Weekend “Classical” Only God Was Above Us
Primal Scream “Come Together” Screamadelica
Neko Case “Wreck” Neon Grey Midnight Green
The London Souls “Honey” WC Recording
Blessing Jolie “20teens” (Single)
Dionne Farris “I Know” Wild Seed — Wild Flower
Hour Two
The War On Drugs “Red Eyes” Lost in The Dream
The Mar-Keys “Last Night” Atlantic Gold: 100 Soul Classics
Otis Redding “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” The Dock of the Bay
Booker T & the MGs “Green Onions” Very Best of Booker T & The MGs
Booker T. & The MG’s “Let’s Go Get Stoned” Doin’ Our Thing
Miike Snow “Animal” Recorded Live for World Cafe
LCD Soundsystem “All I Want” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Brittany Howard “Stay High” Jaime
Khruangbin “White Gloves ii” The Universe Smiles Upon You
Booker T. & The MG’s “Hip Hug-Her” Hip Hug-Her
Geese “Cobra” Getting Killed
Goose “Royal” Chain Yer Dragon
George Harrison “Give Me Love” Living in the Material World