This week, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of the best-selling album of 1973, War’s “The World Is a Ghetto.” They talk with effusive frontman Lonnie Jordan about the writing and recording of the record, and about wild stories back in the day. Plus, the hosts review new music from Janelle Monáe and Jenny Lewis.

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Featured Songs:

War, "The World Is a Ghetto," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967
Janelle Monáe, "Float (feat. Seun Kuti & Egypt 80')," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023
Janelle Monáe, "Lipstick Lover," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023
Janelle Monáe, "Haute," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023
Janelle Monáe, "Oooh La La (feat. Grace Jones)," The Age of Pleasure, Atlanta, 2023
Jenny Lewis, "Puppy and a Truck," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023
Jenny Lewis, "Psychos," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023
Jenny Lewis, "Giddy Up," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023
Jenny Lewis, "Essence of Life," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023
Jenny Lewis, "Joy'All," Joy'All, Blue Note, 2023
War, "Spill the Wine," Eric Burdon Declares "War", MGM, 1970
War, "City, Country, City," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972
War, "Low Rider," Why Can't We Be Friends?, United Artists, 1975
War, "The Cisco Kid," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972
War, "Where Was You At," The World Is a Ghetto, United Artists, 1972
War, "So," Why Can't We Be Friends?, United Artists, 1975
The Righteous Brothers, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Philles, 1965

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