World Cafe Playlist for 12/24/2021
Norah Jones joins host Raina Douris
During the uncertainty of the pandemic last year, Norah Jones started a new tradition in her family, turning ordinary Sunday mornings into Christmas to comfort her, her husband, and their young kids. It led her to recording an entire Christmas album, called I Dream of Christmas. Norah Jones talks about her favorite holiday traditions and music.
*Kate Bush “December Will Be Magic” The Edge Of Christmas
Norah Jones “Christmas Don’t Be Late” I Dream Of Christmas
James Brown “Let’s Make Christmas Mean Something This Year” James Brown Sings Christmas Songs
Norah Jones “You Are Not Alone” I Dream Of Christmas
Duke Ellington “Sugar Rum Cherry (Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy)” Three Suites
Norah Jones “Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones)” I Dream Of Christmas
Norah Jones “Winter Wonderland” I Dream Of Christmas
Norah Jones “Blue Christmas” I Dream Of Christmas
Darlene Love “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” A Christmas Gift For You
The Mavericks “Blue Christmas” Blue Christmas (Single)
Jimmy Mcgriff “The Christmas Song” Christmas Remixed
The Staple Singers “The Last Month Of The Year” Xmas Collection
Donny Hathaway “This Christmas” Ultimate R&B Christmas
Spoon “Christmas Time (Is Here Again)” Spotify Singles
Bruce Springsteen “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” Constantine Christmas
Hour Two
Robert Earl Keen “Merry Christmas From The Family” Live At The Ryman
The Shins “Wonderful Christmastime” Holidays Rule
Otis Redding “Merry Christmas, Baby” Otis Redding Story III
St. Vincent “At The Holiday Party” Concord Christmas
Keith Richards “Run Run Rudolph” Run Run Rudolph (Single)
Lori Mckenna “Christmas Without Crying” Christmas Is Right Here
Low Cut Connie “Christmas Makes Me Cry” Christmas Makes Me Cry (Single)
The Bird And The Bee “Sleigh Ride” Recorded Live For The World Cafe
Barenaked Ladies “O Holy Night” Barenaked For The Holidays
The Waitresses “Christmas Wrapping” The Best Of The Waitresses
The Head And The Heart “What Are You Doing New Years” Holidays Rule
Los Lobos “Donde Esta Santa Claus?” Llegó Navidad
Matt Nathanson “Farewell December” Concord Christmas
Weezer “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” Christmas With Weezer
*Optional Song