World Cafe Playlist for 05/03/2021

Songs of 1971 for NPR’s 50th anniversary, hosted by Raina Douris (no guest)

It’s NPR’s 50th anniversary!…The first on-air original programming ran on May 3rd in 1971, and NPR is marking the occasion with special looks back in history to news, arts, and popular culture. World Cafe carries on the celebration with a full two-hour mix of songs from 1971 – It’s the same year David Bowie’s “Life On Mars” was released, Carole King sang “It’s Too Late,” and the “Theme From Shaft” was a number one hit.

*Ike & Tina Turner “Proud Mary” Proud Mary – ” The Best of Ike & Tina Turner

Marvin Gaye “What’s Going On” What’s Going On

John Prine “Hello In There” John Prine

Joni Mitchell “A Case of You” Blue

Sly & The Family Stone “Family Affair” There’s A Riot Goin’ On

Isaac Hayes “Theme From Shaft” Soul Hits of the 70’s Vol. 6

Carole King “It’s Too Late” Tapestry

James Taylor “You’ve Got A Friend” Greatest Hits

David Bowie “Life On Mars?” Hunky Dory

The Carpenters “Superstar” Carpenters

The Rolling Stones “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” Sticky Fingers

Black Sabbath “Sweet Leaf” Master of Reality

Hour Two
*Led Zeppelin “Black Dog” IV

Gil Scott-Heron “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” Pieces of a Man

Ten Years After “I’d Love To Change The World” A Space in Time

Nick Drake “Northern Sky” Bryter Layter

The Dramatics “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” Whatcha See

Rod Stewart “Maggie May” Every Picture Tells A Story

Joan Baez “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” Blessed Are…

Bonnie Raitt “Thank You” Bonnie Raitt

Freddie King “Going Down” Hide Away: Best of Freddie King

T Rex “Mambo Sun” Electric Warrior

Dolly Parton “Coat of Many Colors” Ultimate

Cat Stevens “Peace Train” Teaser And The Firecat

Aretha Franklin “Rock Steady” Greatest Hits

Al Green “Tired of Being Alone” Al Green Gets Next To You

Curtis Mayfield “Get Down” Roots

*Optional Song