Oct 16, 2012 (World Cafe / WXPN-FM) — The country-music veteran is back with a new album called 3 Pears. Hear Yoakam perform four songs at WXPN's studios in Philadelphia and sit down for an extended interview with World Cafe host David Dye.
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Dwight Yoakam On World Cafe
Oct 16, 2012 (World Cafe / WXPN-FM) — The country-music veteran is back with a new album called 3 Pears. Hear Yoakam perform four songs at WXPN's studios in Philadelphia and sit down for an extended interview with World Cafe host David Dye.Country-music singer-songwriter and actor Dwight Yoakam blends several genres on his first album in five years, 3 Pears. Released last month, 3 Pears is full of surprises, jumping from Motown and soul to light pop and no-frills rock 'n' roll. Beck produced two of its tracks, while Kid Rock co-wrote the catchy lead single "Take Hold of My Hand."
In this World Cafe session, Yoakam performs four tracks from 3 Pears and sits down for a lengthy and at times emotional interview with host David Dye.
This edition of World Cafe originally aired Oct. 16, 2012.
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Set List
- "Rock It All Away"
- "3 Pears"
- "It's Never Alright"
- "Nothing But Love"
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