On Target

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This week on On Target, Mod Marty proves that a few bumps in the road can't derail a good groove. His beloved 1964 Vespa GL may have been stolen, but instead of dwelling on bad luck, he's cranked up the volume and packed this episode with pure energy. It's a fast-moving set designed to shake off the blues and get you back in motion. The scooter may be gone, but the records are still rolling strong.

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The playlist is:

"Smoke Signals"
The Vibrations
- Neptune

"Say Boss Man"
David Clayton-Thomas
- Decca

"Private Property"
Shirley Matthews & The Big Town Girls
- Tamarac

"Stop, Look And Listen"
The Chiffons
- Laurie

"Please Help"
The Dukays
- Vee-Jay

"Pleadin' Heart"
Ruby Johnson
- V-Tone

"Tell Me The Truth"
Koko Taylor
- Checker

"I'll Know It"
Robbie Lane & The Disciples
- Capitol

"Don't Put Me Down"
The Shondels
- Eagle

"Little Girl"
Syndicate Of Sound
- Reo

"Walk Tall"
2 Of Clubs
- Quality

"Win Or Lose (I'm Gonna Love You)"
Fantastic Four
- Ric-Tic

"Since You Been Gone"
The Four Tops
- Motown

"Take Some Time Out (For Love)"
The Isley Brothers
- Tamla

"Take Me"
Betty Everett
- Uni

"Stop The War Now"
Edwin Starr
- Tamla-Motown

"The Gogue"
Dean Curtis & The Lively Set
- Barry

"The Waiting"
The Kingsmen
- Wand

"I Can't Let Go (Hollies Cover)"
Nobody's Children
- Bullet

"Roadrunner"
The Wailers
- Golden Crest

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This week on On Target, Mod Marty opens another chapter from the great unwritten history of rhythm and soul. The records tumble out in unexpected ways, linking dancefloor grit, melodic charm, and moments of pure electricity. This is a steady stream of sounds that deserves to be heard. Lean in and let the grooves tell their story.

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The playlist is:

"The "U-T""
Harry M. & The Marvels
- Sparton

"Ain't That Bad"
Pancho Villa & The Bandits
- Symbol

"Every Dog Got His Day"
Eddie Bo
- RIC

"Good Time Tonight"
The Soul Sisters
- Sue

"We`re a Winner"
The Impressions
- Sparton

"Baby Give It To Me"
Inez & Charlie Foxx
- Columbia

"You Ain't No Hippie"
The Hueys
- Instant

"Some Kind Of Fun"
The Excels
- Atco

"Mr. Farmer"
The Seeds
- GNP Crescendo

"No Good Without You"
The Birds
- Decca

"Four Corners (Part 2)"
Lee Dorsey
- Amy

"Can't Find No Substitute For Love"
Larry Williams & Johnny "Guitar" Watson
- Bell

"Which One Should I Choose"
The Unifics 
- Kapp

"I've Got The Power"
JoAnn Courcey
- Twirl

"If I knew Then (What I Know Now)"
Maxine Brown
- ABC-Paramount

"Blessed With A Love"
The Tranells
- Flo-Jo

"I'll Be Gone"
The Coastliners
- Backbeat

"So Sharp"
The Soul Clinic
- Bay Sound

"Brand New Baby"
Los Bravos
- Press

"Seventh Son"
Mose Allison
- Prestige

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This week on On Target, Mod Marty builds a set that feels like neon reflecting off wet pavement—cool, restless, and impossible to ignore. The records snap together with just enough tension to keep the whole thing humming. Soul rubs shoulders with rough-cut R&B and flashes of mod swagger, all moving with quiet confidence. It’s less a playlist and more a mood you step into.

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The playlist is:

"Blow Up"
The James Taylor Quartet 
- Acid Jazz

"Ring-A-Leevio"
Dale Brooks
- Dolphin

"Do The Dog"
Sugar & The Spices
- Stacy

"(I Wanna) Dance With Teacher"
The Olympics
- Reo

"Only Love (Can Save Me Now)"
Solomon Burke
- Atlantic

"I'll Still Love You"
Jeff Barry
- Red Bird

"Now I've Got A Woman"
Freddy King
- Federal

"Harlem Shuffle"
The Fabulous Flippers
- Cameo

"Don't Look Back"
The Remains
- Epic

"You Can't Buy Me"
The Deverons
- Reo

"I Dig Your Act"
The O'Jays
-Bell

"Love What You're Doin' To Me"
Janet & the Jays
- Hi

"Time's a Wasting"
The Fuller Brothers
- Soul Clock

"Strawberry Shortcake"
Jay & The Techniques
- Smash

"Girl, You Have My Heart Singing"
Ollie & The Nightingales
- Stax

"I Can Only Give You Everything"
MC5
- Modern Harmonic

"Can't Get Through To You"
Sumpin' Else
- Liberty

"Woman"
New Colony Six
- Sentar

"Twist City"
Johnny Griffin & Matthew Gee & Their Soul Groovers
- Atlantic

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This week on On Target, Mod Marty opens the floodgates and lets the rhythm run loose. The set twists through sharp R&B, moody soul, and hard-edged grooves that feel pulled from a forgotten basement party at two in the morning. Nothing sounds polished—and that’s exactly the point. These records breathe, sweat, and push forward with every spin.

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The playlist is:

"Chaquita"
The Dave Clark Five
- Capitol

"Music With Soul"
The Georgia Prophets
- Capricorn

"I Found A Girl"
The Valadiers
- Tamla

"Oh So Soon"
The Sapphires
- Stateside

"Good Good Lovin'"
Tony I. Dee
- Kaysal

"Crackerjack"
The Cues
- Capitol

"Do The Real Thing"
The "5" Royales
- King

"Open Up Those Eyes"
The Sound Reasons
- Outro

"Nine Till Five"
The French Revolution 
- London

"Postman's Fancy"
The Ugly Ducklings
- Yorktown

"Boogaloo Investigator"
The Exotics
- Excello

"Keep On Keeping On"
The Vibrations 
- Okeh

"Mine Exclusively"
The Olympics
- Mirwood

"Ooh Honey Baby"
Earl Cosby
Mira 

"Whole Lot Of Shakin' In My Heart (Since I Met You)"
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
- Tamla

"Got To Find A Way"
Cajun Hart
- Warner Bros. Seven-Arts

"Father's Name Was Dad"
Fire
- Decca

"Leaving Here"
Jimmy Hanna & The Dynamics
- Seafair Bolo

"Low Man"
Don Norman & The Other Four 
- Sir John A.

"Hard Times (The Slop)"
Noble 'Thin Man' Watts
- Quality

"Hot Cakes!"
Dave "Baby" Cortez
- Chess

This week on On Target is like a hard candy with a juicy Northern Soul center—crack through the outer shell and the sweetness hits fast. Mod Marty threads together sharp cuts from The Who, the unstoppable energy of Jackie Wilson, and the smooth glide of The Marvellos into one irresistible mix. The edges are tough, the middle’s pure release, and every spin leaves you wanting another hit. Drop the needle and get to the good part.

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The playlist is:

"Zoot Suit"
The High Numbers
- Back Door

"Good, Good Lovin'"
Chubby Checker
- Reo

"That Is Why"
Jackie Wilson
- Brunswick

"Ain't It Baby"
The Miracles
- Reo

"He's Got The Power"
The Exciters
- United Artists

"Have Love Will Travel"
The Sharps
- Quality

"The Monkey Time"
Sammy Fox
- Hit

"Do You Love Me"
The Dave Clark Five
- Capitol

"Universal Vagrant"
Chords Five
- Island

"I Wish You Would"
The 'N Betweens
- Barclay

"New Girl"
Accents
- M-pac!

"Unnecessary Tears"
The Fantaisions
- Satellite

"Why You Wanna Hurt The One Who Loves You"
The Marvellos
- Loma

"Do You Need A Good Man"
Accents
- M-pac!

"That's Where The Action Is"
The Fantaisions
- Satellite

"You're Such A Sweet Thing"
The Marvellos
- Loma

"Tobacco Road"
David Allan Coe
- sSs

"Long Time Comin'"
Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders
- Fontana

"Make Me Happy"
Bobby Bloom
- Polydor

"You Belong To Me My Love"
Major Lance
- Epic