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The Association | Time for Livin’

Today we feature The Association’s 1968 release “Time for Livin’,” suggested by one of our mod scouts, JB. Known as a “sunshine pop” band from Southern California, the band is better known for its iconic hits such as ”Cherish” and ”Never My Love.” This track, which reached only #39 on the US pop charts, modulates all over the place — starting at the 0:52 mark and continuing all the way to the end.

Whitney Houston | Deck the Halls / Silent Night medley

Merry Christmas Eve! We end our holiday programming where we began, with the legendary Whitney Houston and a medley of “Deck The Halls/Silent Night” (2003). THREE key changes at 0:50, 1:40, and 2:28. Have a wonderful evening and holiday tomorrow!

Luther Vandross + Darlene Love | I Listen to the Bells

“I Listen To The Bells” (1995) performed by Luther Vandross & Darlene Love, with a key change at 4:06. See you next week for our final two days of Christmas tunes before we return to regular programming.

Peabo Bryson | It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Can’t let a holiday season go by without a little Peabo Bryson: “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” (1997). Settles into the new key at 2:10. Enjoy!

Stevie Wonder | Happy Birthday

A break from the holiday music: In honor of the birthday of MotD founder Henry Lewers today, here’s a Stevie Wonder tune from 1981. Written for civil rights champion Nelson Mandela, “Happy Birthday” modulates at 3:30. Happy birthday, Henrique!

Eclipse 6 | Do You Hear What I Hear?

Happy Monday! More a cappella to kick off the week with Eclipse 6 singing “Do You Hear What I Hear” (2011). Key change at 2:24.

Kevon Carter | The Star-Spangled Banner

Modulations, an impromptu gift from the vocalist to all of us, abound. Music Director and pianist Kevon Carter fields them all with an unsinkable spirit and world-class musicianship. Enjoy.

Anonymous | The Star-Spangled Banner

Zach Lapidus, a very talented accompanist indeed, attempts to salvage a performance of the National Anthem (2016). Buckle up.

Allan Sherman | The Twelve Gifts of Christmas

Allan Sherman makes his MotD debut with “The Twelve Gifts of Christmas” (1963)! Key change at 2:30, but this one is worth listening to the whole way through. Have a good weekend!