The B-52’s join host Michaela Majoun with Stephen Kallao

In 1976, the members of The B-52’s shared a flaming volcano cocktail before jamming for the first time. A fitting start for a band known for their flamboyant style and quirky songwriting, and the beginning of a long journey together. On the World Cafe, hear The B-52’s final World Cafe session as part of our Sense of Place: Athens series, where the band reflects on their 45+ year career, as well as live performances of some of their most memorable songs.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist
Robbie Robertson “Go Back To Your Woods” Storyville
The B-52’s “Funplex” Recorded Live for World Cafe
The B-52’s “Ultraviolet” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Air “Mike Mills” Talkie Walkie
The B-52’s “Rock Lobster” Recorded Live for World Cafe
The B-52’s “Love Shack” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Baio “Needs” WC Recording
The Decemberists “Burial Ground” As Ever it Was, So it Will Be Again
Alvvays “Archie, Marry Me” Alvvays
Blondshell “Docket (feat. Bully)” single
The Clash “This Is Radio Clash” single

Hour Two
Grant Lee Buffalo “Fuzzy” Fuzzy
St. Vincent “Flea (feat. Dave Grohl)” All Born Screaming
Foo Fighters “Learn to Fly” There Is Nothing Left To Lose
Jade Bird “C’est La Vie” Burn the Hard Drive EP
Father John Misty “I’m Writing a Novel” Fear Fun
Jason Isbell “If We Were Vampires” The Nashville Sound
Trey Anastasio “Last Tube” WC Session
Jon Muq “Shake Shake” Flying Away
Ibeyi “River” WC Recording
Hozier “Too Sweet” Unreal Unearth: Unheard
Florence + The Machine “What Kind Of Man” How Big How Blue How Beautiful
Pearl Jam “Wreckage” Dark Matter
Spoon “Can I Sit Next To You” Hot Thoughts
Charles Bradley “Heart Of Gold” Daptone Singles Spring/Summer