Best of 2022 – Hr 1: Beth Orton w/ host Stephen Kallao, Hr 2: Stevie Van Zandt w/ host Stephen Kallao

Actor and musician, Stevie Van Zandt, has plenty of stories to share in his new book, Unrequited Infatuations. From touring the world with Bruce Springsteen, to finding his own voice as a solo artist, and fighting against apartheid in South Africa – it all comes to life with Little Stevie’s humor and wisdom. On the next World Cafe, he shares about writing his memoir and tells the story of how he ended up landing his unforgettable role as Sylvio Dante on the HBO series The Sopranos.

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Beth Orton was driving when she got the call that she’d been dropped by her record label. Rather than giving up, she bought a beaten-up old piano, retreated to her garden shed, and got to work on the songs that would become Weather Alive. As she shares in a conversation on the World Cafe, Orton felt a freedom making the new record, which she credits in part to flying under the radar as an artist. Hear her reflections on a 20-plus year career, along with a live performance of some of the new music.

*The Killers “All These Things That I’ve Done” Hot Fuss

Beth Orton “Friday Night” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Beth Orton “Lonely” Weather Alive

Beth Orton “Lonely” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Beth Orton “Weather Alive” Weather Alive

Beth Orton “She Cries Your Name” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Air “La Femme D’Argent” Moon Safari

The Chemical Bros “The Darkness That You Fear” The Darkness That You Fear

Alex G “Runner” God Save The Animals

Michael Kiwanuka “You Ain’t The Problem” Kiwanuka

The Black Keys “Wild Child” Dropout Boogie

Hour Two
*Bruce Springsteen “The River” The River

Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes “I Don’t Want to Go Home” I Don’t Want to Go Home

Little Steven “Some Things Just Don’t Change” Soulfire

The Dovells “Bristol Stomp” The Best of the Dovells

Bruce Springsteen “Born to Run” Born to Run

Little Steven “Solidarity” Voice of America

Artists United Against Apartheid “Sun City” Sun City: By Artists United Against Apartheid

Alabama 3 “Woke Up This Morning (The Sopranos Mix)” Hits And Exits Wounds

Elvis Costello “High Fidelity” Get Happy!!

Bob Dylan “Gotta Serve Somebody” Slow Train Coming

The Chi-Lites “Oh Girl” A Lonely Man

*Optional Song