This week on The Shake Out, high energy soul and rock’n’roll 45s, memorial tributes to Rosalind Ashford-Holmes of the Vandellas and Jerry Green of the Contours, the cover of Jolene you didn’t know you needed, plus a spotlight on Montreal psych rockers Elephant Stone and Matthew Smith of Outrageous Cherry, who will both be playing together in Hamtramck this week.

One hour of soul and rock’n’roll on vinyl, every Tuesday at 8 p.m. with host Dave Lawson, The Shake Out on 101.9, WDET.

The Shake Out Playlist for Sept. 23, 2026

• “Twistin’ Beat” – Phil Flowers
• “Hey Sah-Lo-Ney” – Mickey Lee Lane
• “Meditation” – Sam and the Soul Machine
• “Said I Wasn’t Gonna Tell Nobody” – Sam & Dave
• “Somebody New” – Chuck Jackson
• “How Could It Be” – The Esquires
• “Thompin” – Rufus Jr
• “I’m Holding On” – Betty La Vette
• “Watts Breakaway” – The Johnny Otis Show
• “Boss Sauce” – The Buena Vistas”
• “Maryann” – Rockin Robin Roberts
• “Wild As You Can Be” – Mary Ann Fisher
• “Ooh Little Girl” – Floyd Dixon
• “Swingin’ and Surfin'” – Les Brown Jr
• “Come and Get These Memories” – Martha and the Vandellas (RIP Rosalind Ashford)
• “Just a Little Misunderstanding” – The Contours (RIP Jerry Green)
• “A New Day Dawning” – Bobby Smith
• “The Rabbit Got the Gun” – The JBs
• “Our Love Will Change the World” – Outrageous Cherry
• “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin” – Elephant Stone
• “The Sea of Your Mind” – Elephant Stone
• “Jolene” – Strawberry Switchblade
• “Hero Takes a Fall” – Bangles
• “Up Above the Rock” – Ray Bryant

This week on The Shake Out, hear the Supremes sing you a commercial, the 1961 original version of “Someday We’ll Be Together,” rock’n’roll from France and Japan, soul covers from Jamaica, a summertime anthem from an early rock’n’roll star out of Dearborn, and so much more.

One hour of all vinyl records, Tuesday at 8 p.m. with host Dave Lawson – The Shake Out on 101.9 WDET.

The Shake Out Playlist for Aug. 18, 2026

• “Keep on Searchin'” – Candy the Kisses
• “In Your Spare Time” – Cindy Scott
• “Hold On” – The O’Jays
• “Move Out” – The Soul Ensemble
• “Baby Drop a Dime” – Inez and Charlie Foxx
• “I’m Under the Influence of Love” – Lori Hampton
• “Things Go Better with Coke” – The Supremes
• “Lucy’s Mood” – The Admirals
• “Someday We’ll Be Together” – Jackey and Johnny
• “Silly Boy” – Jackey Beavers
• “Tell Me It’s Just a Rumour Baby” – The Isley Brothers
• “Where It’s At” – Charles Kynard
• “Let’s Get It On” – Winston Samuels and Clintones
• “I’ll Be Around” – Otis Gayle
• “2001 Spouge” – Ron Berridge Orchestra
• “La la la la la” – Jocelyne
• “Is This the Dream” – The Zombies
• “Let Me Go” – Sharp Hawks
• “Deuces Wild” – Link Wray
• “Summertime Symphony” – Jamie Coe

This week on The Shake Out: hear the Four Tops live at the Roostertail with help from audience members Marvin Gaye, the Supremes and the Everly Brothers, plus more Detroit music from Edwin Starr, Rodriguez, and Larry Knight and the Upsetters. 

You’ll also hear New Orleans funk from Eldridge Holmes and the Meters, the Beatles play ska, Beck remixes Dr. Dog, and much more.

One hour of soul and rock’n’roll on vinyl, every Tuesday at 8 p.m. with host Dave Lawson, The Shake Out on 101.9, WDET.

The Shake Out Playlist for Aug. 11, 2026

• “Shake” – Shadows of Knight

• “Can It Be Me” – Mel Williams

• “I’m Gonna Cut You Loose” – George Wydell

• “I Want My Baby Back” – Edwin Starr

• “How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You” – Earl Van Dyke and the Soul Brothers

• “I Can’t Help Myself (live at the Rooster Tail 1966)” – Four Tops

• “Hitch Hike (live)” – Marvin Gaye

• “Which Way” – The Presidents

• “How Can You Mistreat the One You Love” – Jean and the Darlings

• “Pop, Popcorn Children” – Eldridge Holmes

• “Pig Snoots Part 2” – Natural Bridge Bunch

• “Hurt Me” – Larry Night and the Upsetters

• “Fantasy Island” – Tages

• “Buzzsaw” – The Turtles

• “I Call Your Name” – The Beatles

• “Soon You’ll Be Gone” – The Blues Busters with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires

• “Pound for Pound #1” – Carlos Malcolm

• “Street Boy” – Rodriguez

• “Country Pie” – Bob Dylan

• “The Hedye Rock” – The Incomparable Ralph Jones

• “You Belong to Me” – Elvis Costello and the Attractions

• “The Girl (Beck Remix)” – Dr. Dog

• “Daylight” – Bobby Womack

• “Groove Junction” – Hank Crawford