I once again teamed up with Detroit record collector and DJ Dave Lawson to bring WDET listeners a brand-new collection of rare and sometimes unusual holiday tunes for the season.

From vintage rock and soul, country and western, funk, electronic experimentations and lounge music, it’s the best holiday music you’ve ever heard!

For those who missed the show on Saturday, catch the re-air at 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve, or view the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above.

Modern Music playlist for Dec. 21, 2024

• “Tijuana Christmas” – Sy Mann
• “Jingle Bell Rock” – The Paradise Islanders
• “Big White Cadillac (Remastered)” – Little Joey Farr
• “Little Drummer Boy” – The Crusaders
• “Get Off of My Roof” – Jerry and the Landslides
• “Greensleeves” – The Rondels
• “Chimney Top Twist” – Robbin Sisters
• “There’s Trouble Brewin'” – Jack Scott
• “Who Say There Ain’t No Santa Claus” – Ron Holden
• “My Mom And Santa Claus” – George Jones & The Jones Boys
• “Christmas Doll” – Jim Eanes
• “What I Really Want For Christmas” – Joyce Street
• “Jolly Old St. Nicholas” – Wilf Carter and the Calgary Stampeders
• “Hotta Chocolatta” – De John Sisters
• “Mr. Snowman Goes to Town” – Guus Jansen
• “Rock and Roll Santa Claus” – Babs Gonzales
• “Waiting For Santa” – Clif Gober and The Dedication
• “Santa’s Rap Party” – Super-Jay
• “Deck the Halls” – Gloria Parker
• “Little Drummer Boy” – Yon Max Aaron
• “Blue Christmas” – Toshiba Musical Industries
• “Please Come Home for Christmas” – Fudge Lips
• “Cascanueces” – Nacho Méndez
• “Silent Night” – Joseph Byrd
• “Silent Night” – Can
• “Giddy-Up” – The Dumbells
• “Quand Il Neige Sur Mon Beau Pays (Let it Snow)” – Roland Breton
• “Jingle Bells (Pig Latin)” – The Morrie Morrison Orchestra
• “Jillfingle Bell Fells” – The Honey Dreamers
• “Santa’s Too Old To Rock and Roll” – Debbie
• “North Pole Rock” – Cathy Sharpe
• “I Want Santa For Christmas” – Rita Faye
• “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” – Jackey Yoshikawa and His Blue Comets
• “I Wish You a Happy New Year” – Terry Nelson

Listen to Modern Music with host Jon Moshier Saturdays from 4-6 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org.

As WDET closes out its 75th anniversary year, we’ll be providing your soundtrack for the holiday season!

In celebration of legendary broadcaster Ed Love’s contributions to jazz, our city, and to Detroit public radio, WDET will be re-airing Love’s landmark program Evolution of Jazz, giving you a soundtrack for the holiday season.

Ed Love began broadcasting jazz in 1960 at various radio stations, and has spent more than 40 years on WDET’s airwaves. At 92 years old, Love still delights our listeners with his Destination Jazz program, first launched at WDET in 1983.

Tune in from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays beginning Wednesday, Dec. 25 through Friday, Jan. 3 to hear highlights from Love’s six seasons of Evolution of Jazz. 

You can pick up some Ed Love goodies at Support WDET Detroit — there are two Ed Love t-shirts and Ed’s list of Who’s Who in Jazz in Ed’s handwritten booklet.

On Saturday, Dec. 21, Modern Music host Jon Moshier is once again teaming up with Detroit record collector and DJ Dave Lawson to bring you a brand-new collection of rare and sometimes unusual holiday tunes. From vintage rock and soul, country and western, funk, electronic experimentations and lounge music, it’s the best holiday music you’ve ever heard!

Tune into The (Not So) Modern Music Holiday Special from 4-6 p.m. this Saturday, or if you miss it, catch the re-air at 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Many of our music hosts will be playing their favorite releases of 2024 before the year’s end. Visit wdet.org/playlists to view track lists or listen to your favorite shows on-demand for two weeks after they air.