Dwight Yoakam.

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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