On Target

On Target

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On Target episodes

  • Episode 524: Music Is My Beat

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    This week on On Target, Mod Marty breaks out some fresh finds and rare gems from deep in the vaults. It’s a killer mix of new acquisitions and forgotten favorites, all spinning with that unmistakable 60s soul and R&B energy. Every track tells a story, and Marty’s got plenty to share. Don’t miss this rich, rhythm-packed ride through the crates.

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    The playlist is:

    "Let A Woman Be A Woman"
    Dyke & The Blazers
    - Original Sound

    "Music Is My Beat"
    Jean Queens
    - Pip

    "Work With Me Annie"
    Jock Mitchell
    - Impact

    "Long Hot Summer"
    Joe Simon
    - Sound Stage 7

    "Never You Mind"
    Ron Douglas
    - Smash

    "Save It (Never Too Late)"
    Melvin Davis
    - Mala

    "Oo Wee Baby I Love You"
    Rosco Robinson
    - Atlantic

    "Hey Girl"
    The Small Faces
    - Decca

    "I'll Come Running"
    Lulu
    - Parrot

    "I Don't Want To See You Again"
    Force Five
    - United Artisits

    "I Don't Like To Lose"
    The Group feat. Cecil Washington
    - Prophonics

    "Apple, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie"
    Jay & The Techniques
    - Smash

    "I Was Born To Lose Out"
    James & Bobby Purify
    - Bell

    "Really Together"
    Billy Vera & Judy Clay
    - Atlantic

    "Wear It On Our Face"
    The Dells
    - Cadet

    "Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)"
    Charity Brown
    - A&M

    "Just One Good Reason"
    Tower Brown
    - Tower Beat

    "Noir C'est Noir"
    Johnny Hallyday
    - Philips

    "Penny"
    The Dimensions
    - Panorama

    "Walkin' Away"
    The Fifth Order
    - Apex 

    "That's All Right"
    Mose Allison
    - Prestige

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 523: We Are Rolling

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    This week on On Tar­get, Mod Mar­ty breaks out some fresh finds and rare gems from deep in the vaults. It’s a killer mix of new acqui­si­tions and for­got­ten favorites, all spin­ning with that unmis­tak­able 60s soul and R&B ener­gy. Every track tells a sto­ry, and Marty’s got plen­ty to share. Don’t miss this rich, rhythm-packed ride through the crates.

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    The playlist is:

    "Shing-A-Ling"
    Cicero Blake
    - Brainstorm

    "You Talk About Love"
    Barbara George
    - Sue

    "Baby"
    Little Richard
    - Regency

    "Honey Man"
    Billy Bishop
    - TFC

    "Ain't that Peculiar"
    George Tindley
    - Wand

    "Better Tomorrow Than Today"
    Betty Everett
    - Uni

    "Dog Eat Dog"
    Archie Bell & The Drells
    - Atlantic

    "The Music Goes Around"
    The Jeeps
    - RCA-Victor

    "Say Goodbye To Me"
    Canadian Downbeats
    - Soundaround

    "Everybody Tells Me"
    The Rave-Ons
    - Twin Town

    "Such Misery"
    The Precisions
    - Drew

    "Recovery"
    Fontella Bass
    - Checker

    "Take Away"
    The Tams
    - Probe

    "Thank You Baby For Loving Me"
    Soul Brothers Six
    - Atlantic

    "A Last Minute Miracle"
    Linda Jones
    - Warner Brothers

    "I Gotta Go Now (Up On The Floor)"
    Rex Garvin & The Mighty Cravers
    - Like

    "Smokestack Lightning"
    Group Axis
    - Atco

    "We Are Rolling"
    Stranger Cole
    - Island

    "I'm Holding On"
    Tanamo
    - Island

    "Ain't It"
    Brother Jack McDuff
    - Cadet

    1 hr
  • Episode 522: The Hard Life

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    Mod Marty’s feeling the summer buzz and fired up for the good times ahead. With sunshine on the way and killer events around the corner, he’s packed this episode of On Target with red-hot 60s soul and R&B to match the vibe. Every track’s a scorcher, handpicked to keep your spirits high. Tune in and ride the wave into summer.

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    The playlist is:

    "Soul is Takin' Over"
    Henry Lumpkin
    - Buddah

    "Itching For My Baby But I Don't Know Where To Scratch"
    The Spinners
    - Tri-Phi

    "Messin' With The Kid"
    Mo-Jo Buford
    - Bangar

    "Mellow Fellow"
    Etta James
    - Argo

    "Baby Shake"
    Eddie Holland
    - Tamla

    "(They Call Me) Jesse James"
    The Dreams
    - Shout

    "You Caught Me Napping"
    The Lamp Sisters
    - Duke

    "All Night Long"
    The Dave Clark Five
    - Columbia

    "Homicide Dresser"
    Billy Harner
    - Kama Sutra

    "Here Comes My Baby"
    The Tremeloes
    - Epic

    "One Last Chance"
    The Artistics
    - Brunswick

    "I Want You Back"
    Roddie Joy
    - Parkway

    "Monday Monday"
    Dee Dee Warwick
    - Mercury

    "Hey Pocky A-Way"
    The Meters
    - Reprise

    "Can't Break The Habit"
    The Ferris Wheel (featuring Linda Lewis)
    - Philips

    "Do It With Soul"
    The Poppies
    - Epic

    "Swim Thing"
    Dave Lewis
    - A&M

    "I'll Be Doggone"
    Billy J. Kramer 
    - Capitol

    "The Hard Life"
    The Goodtimes
    - Kama Sutra

    "Contagious"
    The Fred Martin Review
    - Chess

    1 hr
  • Episode 521: Let Your Hair Down

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    Mod Marty’s been jug­gling a packed sched­ule, but he nev­er skips a beat when it comes to spin­ning the sharpest sounds. In this lat­est episode of On Tar­get, he digs deep to serve up anoth­er top-tier set of 60s soul, R&B, and mod grooves. No mat­ter how hec­tic things get, bring­ing you the best tunes is what he lives for. Press play and let the rhythm take over.

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    The playlist is:

    "Let Your Hair Down"
    Arthur K. Adams
    - Modern

    "My Sugar Baby"
    Connie Clark
    - Joker

    "Nobody Loves Me Like You"
    The Flamingos
    - End

    "You Never Know"
    B.B. King
    - Kent

    "Gimme Some"
    General Crook
    - Down To Earth

    "The Bad One"
    Kent Meade
    - Magic Carpet

    "The End Of Our Road"
    Marvin Gaye
    - Tamla

    "Wooleh Booleh"
    Sonny Ace & The Twisters
    - Atlantic

    "Nothing At All"
    The Coachmen
    - Bear

    "I Move Around"
    Fenways
    - Co & Ce

    "Turnaround"
    Sammy Davis Jr.
    - Reprise

    "It's All Over Me"
    Otis Blackwell
    - Columbia

    "If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time"
    Vernon Garrett
    - Modern

    "If This Isn't Love"
    Mike Williams
    - Atlantic

    "That's The Way That It Goes"
    Bobby Marchan
    - Volt

    "He Don't Love You (and He'll Break Your Heart)"
    Levon & The Hawks
    - Atco

    "I Wanna Testify"
    Gene Dozier & The Brotherhood
    - Minit

    "One Way Love"
    Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers
    - Parlophone

    "Take Me If You Want Me"
    The American Breed
    - Acta

    "The Monkey"
    Dave Bartholomew
    - Imperial

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 520: Take A Chance

    In the lat­est episode of On Tar­get, Mod Mar­ty spins anoth­er sharp set of 60s soul, R&B, and garage gems. This week, he’s also ask­ing lis­ten­ers to chip in dur­ing UMFM’s Pledge-O-Rama to help keep inde­pen­dent radio alive. If you love the music, now’s the time to show your sup­port. Tune in, turn it up, and throw a few bucks their way. Please give what you can at UMFM​.com/​d​onate.

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    The playlist is:

    "Ain't That A Groove (pt. 1)"
    James Brown & The Famous Flames
    - King

    "Tightrope"
    Tom Dooley & His Lovelights
    - TRX

    "We Got Something Good"
    Irma Thomas
    - Chess

    "I'm Crackin' Up"
    Geraldine Jones
    - Sonar

    "Somewhere Down The Line"
    Albert Washington
    - De Luxe

    "Good Things Come To Those Who Wait"
    Johnny Adams
    - Modern

    "Take A Chance"
    The Cruisers
    - amble

    "Coco Loco"
    The Poor Boys
    - Sutter

    "Ready, Willing, and Able"
    The American Breed
    - Acta

    "Mr. Moon"
    The Coachmen
    - Bear

    "Hello Mama"
    Willie West
    - Deesu

    "We Could Learn Together"
    Jo Ann Garrett
    - Chess

    "Didn't I"
    Jackie Wilson
    - Brunswick

    "Soul Train"
    Little Royal
    - Tri-Us

    "Funky Soul Stroll"
    Jesse Johnson
    - Oak

    "If You Don't Know (You Better Ask Somebody)"
    The Ambassadors
    - Sound Stage 7

    "Born With The Blues"
    David Clayton-Thomas & The Shays
    - Roman

    "The Shufflin' Fox"
    Dave Bartholomew
    - Imperial

    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 519: I Get A Feeling

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    Mod Marty returns from the Toronto Rare Soul Weekender with a fresh stack of vinyl and plenty of stories to go with it. This episode of On Target spins rare soul gems straight from the crates, all newly dug and full of fire. Expect deep grooves, gritty vocals, and Marty's signature style tying it all together. It's a fresh chapter for music lovers who like their records rare and their stories real.


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    The playlist is:

    "Last Night"
    Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames
    - Imperial

    "Misery Street"
    Jimmy Gilford
    - Wheelsville U.S.A.

    "Ain't Going To Forget"
    Rodger Collins
    - Galaxy

    "I Get A Feelin'"
    The Soul-Mates
    - ERA

    "No Other Love (Like Yours)"
    The Holidays
    - Brent

    "Cotton Candy"
    Lenny Capello & The Dots
    - RIC

    "Set Me Free"
    Lee Alan
    - No Name

    "A-Go-Go"
    Fenways
    - Co & Ce

    "Hanna"
    Bobby Brelyn
    - Jorel

    "Wide Trackin'"
    The Fabulous Pack
    - Lucky Eleven

    "On Top Of The World"
    S.O.U.L.
    - Musicor

    "I Don't Wanna Hear It"
    Betty Harris
    - Sansu

    "Come On Over To My Side"
    Billy Butler
    - Brunswick

    "Still Love You"
    The Poor Boys
    - Sutter

    "The Girl Every Guy Should Know"
    Sunny Carrington
    - Deep

    "Please Don't Leave MeLarry (Chubby) Reynolds
    Larry (Chubby) Reynolds
    - Tri-Spin

    "Big Boy Pete"
    Mickey Buckins & The New Breed
    - South Camp

    "Slow Down"
    Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers
    - Parlophone

    "The Girl Can't Help It"
    The British Walkers
    - Charger

    "Burning Spear"
    The Soulful Strings
    - Cadet

    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 518: Action Time

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    Picture an hour of music that taps deep into the soul of humanity—unfiltered, raw, and full of feeling. Now mix that with the foundational sounds that grew from the roots of American music—the stuff that shaped every note we hear today. Wrap it all in rhythms that move your body and melodies that stick to your bones. That’s what On Target delivers.

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    The playlist is:

    "Sealed With A Kiss"
    The Toys
    - Musicor

    "Laura Lee"
    Bobby Charles
    - Chess

    "Crossfire"
    The Orlons
    - Cameo

    "A Long Time Ago"
    Ella Mae Morse
    - Capitol

    "Simon Says"
    The Isley Brothers
    - Atlantic

    "Henry Got Flat Feet"
    The Midnighters
    - Federal

    "Girls, Girls, Girls"
    Billy Lamont
    - Bang

    "Right Around The Corner"
    Boyd Bennett & His Rockets
    - King

    "More and More"
    Blood Sweat & Tears 
    - Columbia 

    "Unto Us"
    The New Breed
    - Decca

    "One Too Many Mornings"
    Beau Brummels
    - Warner Brothers

    "Action Time"
    Charley Wynn
    - Jim Gem

    "Help Yourself (To All My Lovin)"
    James & Bobby Purify
    - Bell

    "Somebody New"
    Chuck Jackson
    - Wand

    "All Strung Out Over You"
    The Chambers Brothers
    - Columbia

    "Give Everybody Some"
    The Bar-Kays
    - Stax

    "Here She Comes"
    The Tymes
    - Parkway

    "Friends And Lovers Forever"
    The New Breed
    - Decca

    "Je Ne Sais Pas"
    Les Sinners
    - Jupiter

    "Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling"
    The Fortunes
    - Capitol

    "Stepping Closer To Your Heart"
    Gladys Knight & The Pips
    - Soul

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 517: Go On Home

    This week’s episode of On Tar­get is a warm-up for Mod Marty’s upcom­ing trip to the Toron­to Soul Week­ender. He’s lin­ing up a killer selec­tion of 60s soul, R&B, and mod grooves — all on orig­i­nal vinyl. It’s the per­fect pre-par­ty for what’s sure to be a mas­sive week­end. Catch the vibe now, then see him live in Toron­to next weekend.

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    The playlist is:

    "The Sock"
    The Sharpees
    - One-Derful

    "How Can You Mistreat The One You Love"
    Jean & The Darlings
    - Volt

    "My Kinda Girl"
    Hannibal
    - King

    "I'll Come Crawling"
    Little Royal
    - Tri Us

    "A Bit Of Soul"
    McKinley Mitchell
    - One-Derful

    "Showdown (At The Union Hall)"
    The Four Tempos
    - Rampart

    "Boogaloo On Clark Street"
    Black Joe Lewis With The Soul Disruptions
    - Papa Bill

    "I Wanna Hold Your Hand"
    Tiny Tony
    - Seafair Bolo

    "Kicks"
    The Bad Boys
    - Style

    "Times' Getting Tougher Than Tough"
    Bluesology
    - Fontana

    "Go On Home"
    Ray Charles
    - Sparton

    "Baby, Try Me"
    Bobby Bennett
    - Phil-L.A. of Soul

    "Natural Soul Brother"
    Danny White
    - sSs

    "Can't Get Enough"
    Maxine Nightingale
    - United Artists

    "Speak To Me"
    P.P. Arnold
    - Immediate

    "Everything's Coming Up Roses"
    Bobby Hebb
    - Philips

    "Motor Town Beat"
    Bread
    - Philips

    "Come back"
    Tony Rivers & The Castaways
    - Columbia

    "There You Go"
    Paul & Barry Ryan
    - Decca

    "Cool Jerk '68"
    The Capitols
    - Karen

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 516: Holler and Shout

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    This week on On Tar­get, Mod Mar­ty digs deep into the grooves, spin­ning a killer mix of 60s and 70s soul, R&B, and beat — with a cou­ple of famous names hid­den in the line­up. As the nee­dle drops, he breaks down the evo­lu­tion of pro­duc­tion between the decades, from the raw, punchy ener­gy of the 60s to the slick­er sound of the ear­ly 70s. Every track crack­les with his­to­ry, style, and that unmis­tak­able vinyl warmth. Tune in, lis­ten close, and see if you can spot the leg­ends hid­ing in the mix!

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    The playlist is:

    "Hey! Mrs. Jones"
    Check Mates
    - Arvee

    "Call Me Super Bad"
    James Brown
    - King

    "Let Me Tell You Baby"
    Larry Williams
    - Regency

    "Slippin And Slidin"
    Little Richard
    - Regency

    "With Your Love"
    Jeannie Piersol
    - Cadet Concept

    "Oh Pretty Woman"
    Albert King
    - Stax

    "I Call It Trouble (With A Capital T)"
    Barbara Acklin
    - Brunswick

    "Holler And Shout"
    The Elvin Bishop Group
    - Epic

    "She's A Breakaway"
    The Bad Boys
    - Style

    "The Peppermint Beatle"
    The Standells
    - Liberty

    "Sock Boo Ga Loo"
    Bobby Rush
    - Checker

    "Can't Take It"
    The O'Jays
    - Apollo

    "Give Me One More Chance"
    Wilmer & The Dukes
    - Apex

    "Call On You"
    Chuck Trois & The Amazing Maze
    - Sock & Soul

    "Come Back Baby"
    Bluesology
    - Fontana

    "Movies In My Mind"
    The Candymen
    - Sparton

    "What A Love Can Do"
    Beau Allen
    - RCA Victor

    "New Kind Of Love"
    Detroit Road Runners
    - Sparton

    "Watermelon Man"
    The Roy Meriwether Trio
    - Columbia

     

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 515: I Ain't Particular

    Mod Mar­ty is back with a crate full of mon­ster 45s snagged at a local record show, ready to spin them into an hour of pure vinyl bliss. This episode of On Tar­get deliv­ers rare R&B scorchers, raw garage cuts, and soul­ful grooves that crack­le with ana­log mag­ic. Each track is hand­picked, each spin a jour­ney — so drop the nee­dle and turn it up!

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    The playlist is:

    "You Don't Know What You Mean To Me"
    Sam & Dave
    - Atlantic

    "Try Me"
    Syl Johnson
    - Twilight

    "The Loving Physician"
    Ted Taylor
    - Ronn

    "Peaches"
    Little Junior Parker
    - Delta

    "I Got You Babe"
    Etta James
    - Cadet

    "Gas Food and Lodging"
    O.C. Smith
    - Columbia

    "Uh Hum"
    Joy Lovejoy
    - Checker

    "I Will Wait"
    The Bay Ridge
    - Atlantic

    "New Direction"
    The Liverpool Five
    - RCA-Victor

    "Don't Look Around"
    The Merseybeats
    - Fontana

    "You Won't Be There"
    The Teardrops
    - Musicor

    "Swingin' Camels"
    Detroit Road Runners
    - Sparton

    "I Ain't Particular"
    Johnnie Taylor
    - Stax

    "Can I Count On You"
    Little Richard
    -m Brunswick

    "But It's Alright"
    J.J. Jackson
    - Allied

    "Gotta Get My Baby Back"
    Damon Fox
    - Crimson

    "Woodsman"
    Chuck Trois & The Amazing Maze
    - Sock & Soul

    "Slow Down"
    The Young Rascals
    - Atlantic

    "These Eyes"
    Jr. Walker & The All Stars
    - Tamla-Motown

    1 hr 3 min

About On Target

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One full hour of rare groove, deep cuts and forgotten gems from the 60's and early 70's with a heavy leaning towards soul. 100% vinyl, with host Mod Marty!

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