World Cafe Playlist for 12/11/2020

Loudon Wainwright III joins host Raina Douris

When you think of Loudon Wainwright III, you might think of a singer-songwriter with an acoustic guitar – But on his latest album, I’d Rather Lead a Band, he’s doing just that: leading a big band. And the whole thing would never have happened if it weren’t for Martin Scorsese. Hear the story behind Loudon’s new album in a conversation with host Raina Douris, plus a special live performance.

Tame Impala “Patience” Patience (single)

Loudon Wainwright III “I’d Rather Lead A Band” I’d Rather Lead A Band

Loudon Wainwright III “A Perfect Day” I’d Rather Lead A Band

Loudon Wainwright III “A Perfect Day” Recorded Live For The World Cafe

Loudon Wainwright III “These Days It Takes Two” Recorded Live For The World Cafe

Loudon Wainwright III “A Father And A Son” Surviving Twin

Loudon Wainwright III “Middle Of The Night” Recorded Live For The World Cafe

Rufus Wainwright “April Fools” Rufus Wainwright

Kate & Anna McGarrigle “Heart Like A Wheel” Kate & Anna McGarrigle

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

Richard Thompson “Persuasion” Action Packed: The Best Of The Capitol Years

The War And Treaty “Healing Tide” Healing Tide

The Avett Brothers “Ain’t No Man” True Sadness

Hour Two
*Dawes “Between The Zero And The One” Good Luck With Whatever

Jenny Lewis & Serengeti “Unblu” Unblu (single)

Moby “Pale Horses” Wait For Me

The Shins “The Great Divide” The Great Divide (single)

The Lemonheads “It’s About Time” Come On Feel The Lemonheads

Angel Olsen “Shut Up Kiss Me” My Woman

The Hold Steady “Family Farm” Open Door Policy

R.E.M. “Finest Worksong” Document

This Is The Kit “Off Off On” Off Off On

The Decemberists “O Valencia” The Crane Wife

Death Cab For Cutie “Waterfalls” The Georgia EP

Low Cut Connie “Help Me” Private Lives

Band Of Horses “Is There A Ghost” Cease To Begin

Kirsty MacColl “Walking Down Madison” Electric Landlady

*Optional Song