On Target

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Mod Marty has been rummaging through the musical underbrush again, and this week’s On Target is crawling with all sorts of wonderful creatures. From back-alley R&B and sweat-soaked soul to British Beat and fuzz-laden garage, it’s a wild little ecosystem where every record has its own peculiar charm. Some bite, some sting, and a few are downright irresistible. No need to call an exterminator, just turn up the radio and let them loose.

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The playlist is:

"Pinball Number Count"
The Sweet Divines & Fred Leslie's Missing Link
- Columbia

"Lovey Dovey/You're So Fine"
Bunny Sigle
- Parkway

"One More Time"
The Charmettes
- Marlin

"Tossin' And Turnin'"
Dee Dee Sharp
- Down Memory Lane LP

"Baby Scratch My Back"
Slim Harpo
- Excello

"Gold Diggin Man"
Joe Johnson
- Galaxy

"Don't Knock It"
Sinner Strong
- Serock

"You Get Your Kicks"
Johnny-Jay & The Gangbusters
- Josie

"No Thanks"
Georgie Fame
- CBS

"Don't Fight It"
The Last Word
- Atco

"Tell Her"
Dean Parrish
- Boom

"I Want You Back"
The Webs
- Verve

"Ain't That A Shame"
Lonnie Lester & Chuck Danzy
- Nu-Tone

"Doin' The Banana Split"
The Banana Splits
- Kellogg's

"Sugar, Let's Shing-A-Ling"
Shirley Ellis
- Columbia

"Pretty Little Words"
Tawny Williams
- Chess

"I Know What I Want"
Tommy G & The Charms
- Hollywood

"Psychotic Reaction"
Positively Thirteen O'clock
- HBR

"Kocka Mow Mow"
The Dinks
- Sully

"Dirty Robber"
The Wailers
- Etiquette

"Got My Mojo Working"
Jimmy Smith
- Verve

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Who says the good stuff stopped being made in 1969? This week on On Target, Mod Marty slips a few modern contenders into the company of his beloved ’60s soul, R&B, mod, and rock ’n’ roll. The newcomers have some mighty big shoes to fill, but they sound right at home among the vintage heavyweights. Turns out a great record doesn't need to be old to have the right pedigree.

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The playlist is:

"If I Let You"
The Womack Sisters
- Daptone

"Rattlesnake, Baby Rattlesnake"
Joe Johnson
- Galaxy

"Boomerang"
Ernie K-Doe
- Duke

"Boo-Ga-Loo"
Tom & Jerrio
- ABC-Paramount

"I Taught Him (pt. 1)"
Gloria Scott & The Tonettes
- Warner Brothers

"I Taught Him (The Broken Hip)"
Gloria Scott & The Tonettes
- Warner Brothers

"Wiggle-Tail"
Googie Rene
- Regency

"Wabash Blues"
The Viscounts
- Barry

"Victoria"
The Kinks
- Pye

"Small Beginnings"
Flash
- Capitol

"I Don't Want Nobody Else But You"
Dee Dee Sharp
- Down Memory Lane LP

"This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)"
The Isley Brothers
- Tamla-Motown

"Sock It To 'Em J.B., (Part I)"
Rex Garvin & The Mighty Cravers
- Like

"Runnin Back And Forth"
Edwin Starr
- Tamla-Motown

"Let's Do It Together"
The Fantastic Johnny C
- Kama Sutra

"Doin' The Best I Can"
Jay & Cathy's Clowns
- S&K

"Big One"
Judge Dread
- Trojan

"What You Wanna Make Those Eyes"
Dandy Livingstone
- Trojan

"Movin' On Up"
Edwin Starr

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You can knock the wind out of a person, but you can't keep a good record down. This week on On Target, Mod Marty celebrates resilience through the stubborn spirit of soul, the defiance of R&B, and the unshakable attitude of rock ’n’ roll. These are songs with scuffed shoes and iron wills, made by people who knew a thing or two about getting back up. Life may land a few punches, but the music always answers the bell.

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The playlist is:

"I Found Love"
Jackie Wilson & Linda Hopkins
- Brunswick

"Feels So Good"
Dee Dee Sharp
- Down Memory Lane LP

"Tired Of Running From You"
The Capitols
- Karen

"Honey Child"
Bobby Bland
- Duke

"Reality"
Carolyn Franklin
- RCA-Victor

"The Janitor Drives A Cadillac"
Papa John Creach
- Grunt

"We Got To Live Together"
Buddy Miles
- Mercury

"Soul Searchin'"
Electric Flag
- Columbia

"Baby, I Gotta Go Now"
The Magic Lanterns
- Polydor

"Live"
The Merry-Go-Round
- A&M

"Time"
Edwin Starr 
- Tamla-Motown

"It Takes Two"
The Four Sonics
- Sport

"I Got The Fever"
The Prophets
- Smash

"Have Some Everybody"
Flaming Emeralds
- Fee

"Can't You See (You're Losing Me)"
Mary Wells
- Atco

"Moanin'"
Chris Farlow
- Immediate

"I've Gotta Make You Love Me"
Steam
- Mercury

"Taste Of Honey"
The Victor Feldman Quartet
- Infinity

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Mod Marty’s got the records, the instincts, and a weakness for a tune with a bit of bite. This week on On Target, the ’60s and ’70s collide in a heady mix of mod, Northern Soul, R&B, and roots reggae, with tough rhythms, brassy flourishes, and just the right amount of grit. These are sounds built to shake a room, snap a few fingers, and put a little strut in your step. Tune in and get yourself On Target.

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The playlist is:

"The Jam"
Bobby Gregg
- Cotton

"Follow The Leader"
Major Lance
- Dakar

"Tell Me Please"
James Kirk
- Guyden

"He's About A Mover"
Dottie Cambridge
- MGM

"Born To Be Wild"
Wilson Pickett
- Atlantic

"Surfin' Boogaloo"
The Soul Set
- Johnson

"My Sweet Thing"
Nancy Wilson
- Capitol

"Lonely Avenue"
The Great Danes
- Capitol

"Midnight To Six Man"
The Pretty Things
- Fontana

"Do You Think I'm In Love"
The Jaybees
- RCA-Victor Canada Intl.

"Here You Come Running"
Sugar Pie DeSanto
- Checker

"In Orbit"
Joy Lovejoy
- Checker

"Love Game From A to Z"
The Royal Jokers
- Wingate

"What About The Music"
Billy Harner
- Kama Sutra

"Let's Hang On"
Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon
- Epic

"Under My Thumb"
Wayne Gibson
- Columbia

"I Don't Know"
Steve Alaimo
- ABC - Paramount

"Woman"
Owen & Leon Silvera
- Ska Beat

"I Wish I Were An Apple"
Derek & Naomi & Baba Brooks Band
- Ska Beat

"You Can Count On Me"
Sammy Davis, Jr.
- 20th Century

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Some records have manners; others kick the door open and make themselves at home. This week on On Target, Mod Marty gives the ’60s plenty of room to misbehave, with soul, R&B, mod, and psych bringing their own brand of attitude to the proceedings. It’s a collection with character, a few rough edges, and absolutely no interest in behaving itself. Just the way we like it.

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The playlist is:

"Happening '68"
Paul Revere & The Raiders
- Columbia

"I'm Talkin Bout You"
Chuck Berry
- Chess

"Shake Wid The Shake"
Don Covay & The Goodtimers
- Columbia

"Barefootin'"
The Marvelettes
- Tamla-Motown

"A Shot Of Rhythm & Blues"
Jimmy Hughes
- Atco

"Don't Fight It"
The Sweet Inspirations
- Atlantic

"Keep Loving"
Billy Stewart
- Chess

"Reste"
Claude François
- Philips

"I'm A Loner"
The Jaybees
- RCA-Victor Canada Intl.

"Let's Talk It Over"
Dino, Desi & Billy
- Columbia

"Club A-Go-Go"
Barbara Lynn
- Tribe

"The New Breed"
Jimmy Holiday
- Diplomacy
 

"Unchained"
Lyn Roman
- Dot

"Would You Believe"
Jackie Lee
- Mirwood
 
"Bad For Each Other"
Little Carl Carlton
- Back Beat

"Machines"
Lothar & The Hand People
- Capitol

"Hey Senorita"
The Great Danes
- Capitol

"Whatcha Gonna Do About It"
The Hollies
- Imperial

"You've Gotta Be Loved"
The Montanas
- Pye