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On Target

Marty Emanuel
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  • On Target

    Episode 580: Do This For Me

    2026-07-14 | 1h 1 mins.
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    Fresh wax has landed, and Mod Marty wastes no time putting some exciting new acquisitions into rotation. This week’s On Target brings first spins together with carefully chosen favourites, giving the set a welcome jolt of discovery. There’s nothing quite like hearing a new addition earn its place in the collection. Drop in and find out what followed Marty home.

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    The playlist is:

    "Everybody's Got A Right"
    The Blenders
    - Regency

    "Do This For Me"
    The Lovers
    - Philips

    "The Mess Around"
    Bobby Freeman
    - Jubilee

    "I'm Lonely"
    Bobby Byrd
    - mash

    "Dancing In The Street"
    The Wheels
    - Impact

    "Secret Love"
    Billy Stewart
    - Chess

    "It Ain't Never Gonna Die"
    Bill Johnson
    - Jocida

    "Care Of Cell 44"
    The Zombies
    - Columbia

    "Taximan"
    Roslyn Kind
    - RCA

    "Gotta Run A Get My Baby"
    Joey Greco & The In Crowd
    - Coral

    "Believe Me"
    The Dells
    - Cadet

    "Hey Diddle Diddle"
    Pete Klint Quintet
    - Atlantic

    "All Night Worker"
    The Sunglows
    - Sunglow

    "Gimme Shelter"
    Merry Clayton
    - Ode

    "If I Could Only Be Sure"
    Nolan Porter
    - ABC

    "Girls"
    Major Lance
    - Epic

    "Don't Forget About Me"
    Isabel Bond
    - Epic

    "Just Holding On"
    Pete Klint Quintet
    - Atlantic

    "I Can't Get Any Joy"
    The End
    - Philips

    "A Taste Of Money"
    The Wheels
    - Impact
  • On Target

    Episode 579: Too Far Out

    2026-07-07 | 59 mins.
    https://ontargetpodcast.ca

    This week on On Target, Mod Marty lets the records lead the conversation. One spin opens the door to the next, uncovering unexpected connections across soul, R&B, and mod without ever losing the groove. It's the kind of set that draws you in quietly, then refuses to let go. Settle in—the journey is every bit as good as the destination.

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    The playlist is:

    "Sing What You Wanna"
    Shorty Long
    - Tamla-Motown

    "How Are You Fixed For Love"
    Lee Rogers
    - Wheelsville

    "I Won't Be Hurt"
    The Sensations
    - Way Out

    "Laughing Boy"
    Mary Wells
    - Motown

    "You're A Wonderful One"
    Marvin Gaye
    - Tamla

    "Bip Bop Boom"
    Mickey Hawks with Moon Mullins & His Night Raiders
    - Profile

    "Little Girl Next Door"
    Collay & The Satellites
    - Sparton

    "Why Don't We Do It In The Road"
    Lowell Fulsom
    - Jewel

    "Too Far Out"
    The Liverpool Five
    - RCA-Victor

    "Born In Chicago"
    The Blue Beats
    - Columbia

    "What's It Gonna Be"
    Dusty Springfield
    - Philips

    "If You Can't Be True"
    Gene Chandler
    - Reo

    "Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide"
    Jackie Lee
    - Sparton

    "Don't Leave Me"
    Al Greene & The Soul Mate's 
    - Hot Line Music Journal

    "Baby You Got It"
    Maurice & The Radiants
    - Chess

    "Storm Warning"
    The Volcanos
    - Arctic

    "What's A Matter Baby"
    The Small Faces
    - Decca

    "Got Love If You Want It"
    Terry Knight & The Pack
    - Lucky Eleven

    "Back Off"
    The Diplomats Of Solid Sound
    - Record Kicks
  • On Target

    Episode 578: Taking My Time

    2026-06-30 | 1h
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    This week's On Target is one of those episodes where everything clicks into place. Mod Marty traces the unmistakable influence of Motown through artists, songs, and sounds that carry its spirit without wearing the label. It's a seamless journey through soul, R&B, and mod grooves that's rewarding from the first track to the last. Don't miss this one.

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    The playlist is:

    "Road Runner"
    Bo Diddley
    - Reo

    "Say It"
    Tiny Tip & The Tip Tops
    - Chess

    "There Oughtta Be A Law"
    Yolanda & The Charmanes
    - Smash

    "It's All Over Now"
    Jimmy Wick
    - Lenox

    "The Continental Walk"
    The Rollers
    - London Liberty

    "Sweet Was The Wine"
    Jerry Butler & The Impressions
    - Reo

    "Taking My Time"
    Marvin Gaye
    - Tamla

    "Oh Well"
    Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac
    - Reprise

    "Get Ready"
    Rare Earth
    - Rare Earth

    "(I Know) I'm Losing You"
    The Faces
    - Mercury

    "Fat City"
    The Sons Of Champlin
    - Verve

    "Money"
    Little Richard
    - Okeh

    "Like A Nightmare"
    The Andantes
    - V.I.P.

    "Chained"
    The Sweet Inspirations
    - Atlantic

    "Instant Heartbreak (Just Add Tears)"
    The Precisions
    - Drew

    "Surf Beat"
    The Guitar Ramblers
    - Columbia

    "That's The Way We Love"
    The Paramours
    - mash

    "Outside Chance"
    The Turtles
    - White Whale

    "Valerie"
    The Victor Feldman Quartet
    - Infinity
  • On Target

    Episode 577: Immediate Pleasure

    2026-06-23 | 1h 1 mins.
    https://ontargetpodcast.ca

    This week on On Target, Mod Marty uncorks time in a bottle and lets decades-old grooves breathe once again. Each record arrives with its own character, carrying the echoes of crowded dance floors, late-night radio, and long-forgotten moments. The years may have passed, but the spark remains untouched. Pour yourself a generous helping and enjoy the vintage flavor.

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    The playlist is:

    "Talkin' 'Bout My Woman"
    Brother Jack McDuff
    - Prestige

    "Pop Popcorn Children"
    Eldridge Holmes
    - Atco

    "Judge Baby, I'm Back"
    Cliff Nobles & Co.
    - Phil-L.A. of Soul

    "Heebie Jeebie's"
    The Spinners
    - Tri-Phi

    "That's A Good Idea"
    Grover Mitchell
    - Vee-Jay

    "I Found A Job"
    The Heartbeats
    - Apex

    "Mojo Hannah"
    The Underdogs
    - Tamla-Motown

    "The Immediate Pleasure"
    The Eyes
    - Mercury

    "I Believe"
    The Sound Reasons
    - Outro

    "When You Walk In The Room"
    Larry Evans
    - Mod

    "Going To A Happening"
    Tommy Neal
    - PaMeLiNe

    "I Can't Help Loving You"
    Jimmy Breedlove
    - Roulette

    "Lover With A Reputation"
    Bobby Bland
    - Duke

    "I'm On My Way"
    Dean Parrish
    - Laurie

    "That's Why I Love You"
    The Professionals
    - Groove City

    "Boss Lovin'"
    Larry Williams
    - El Bam

    "Twist And Shout"
    The Blue Things
    - RCA-Victor

    "Come And Get It"
    The Knickerbockers
    - Challenge

    "That Girl Was My Girl One Time"
    The Smoke Ring
    - Mala

    "What'd I Say"
    Fabulous Dick Hyman
    - Command
  • On Target

    Episode 576: Goodtime Baby

    2026-06-16 | 1h
    https://ontargetpodcast.ca

    Life goes on regardless, and this week on On Target, Mod Marty keeps moving forward the best way he knows how—through music. The records spin, the grooves land, and for a little while the outside world fades into the background. Expect a steady stream of soul, R&B, and mod sounds chosen to keep your head up and your feet moving. Whatever the week has thrown at you, there's always another side to play.

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    The playlist is:

    "Lean Lanky Daddy"
    Little Ann
    - Kent

    "Cryin' Man"
    Tony Washington
    - React

    "Jimmy's Blues"
    The Righteous Brothers
    - Verve

    "Jim Dandy"
    LaVerne Baker
    - Atlantic

    "S-W-I-M"
    Bobby Freeman
    - Autumn 

    "In-Law Trouble"
    James Spencer
    - Taurus 

    "Chain Reaction"
    The Celestrals
    - RCA-Victor 

    "My Degeneration"
    The Eyes
    - Mercury

    "Now"
    Dave Berry
    - Decca 

    "No More Baby"
    Bobby Loveless
    - HBR 

    "What's Wrong With Me Baby"
    The Invitations
    - DynoVoice 

    "You Hit Me (Right Where It Hurt Me)"
    Alice Clark
    - Warner - Seven Arts 

    "Dancing Man"
    Ernie K. Doe
    - Action

    "Think It Over"
    The Harvey Averne Dozen
    - Atlantic 

    "You Got Soul"
    Bill Johnson
    - Jocida 

    "Love Don't Love Me"
    Benny Latimore
    - Dade 

    "I Want You To Be My Baby"
    Billie Davis
    - London 

    "Goodtime Baby"
    49th Parallel
    - Barry 

    "Blue Turns To Grey"
    Don & The Goodtimes
    - Jerden 

    "Sould Strings"
    Freddie Youngblood
    - Sould Sound
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About On Target
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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