On Target

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It’s freezing outside, but On Target comes through like a lit room on a cold night. Mod Marty drops the needle on a set that thaws stiff joints and cuts through the chill with grit and motion. These records don’t comfort—they energize, spark, and push back against the cold. Turn it up and let the heat come from the speakers.

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The playlist is:

"I Know A Place"
Sammy Davis Jr. & Buddy Rich
- Sounds of '66 LP

"Camel Walk"
The Saxons
- Sho-Biz

"Go-Go-Go"
Chuck Berry
- Chess

"Flat Foot Sam"
Paul Gayten & His Band
- Reo

"Keep Holding On"
The Temptations
-  Motown

"A Pair and A Spare"
Jimmy Scott
- Westbound

"Don't Burn No Bridges"
Jackie Wilson & The Chi-Lites
- Brunswick

"Yeh Yeh"
Ray Pilgrim
- Embassy

"Gimme Some More"
Crazy Elephant
- Bell

"One More Day"
Sylvie Vartan
- RCA-Victor

"Rat Race"
The Righteous Brothers Band
- Verve

"Look At Me Now"
The Ethics
- Sport

"Lonely Town"
The Three Degrees
- Maybe LP

"Speed Up"
Betty Moorer
- Wand

"Together That's The Only Way"
The Masqueraders
- Le Beat

"In A Moment"
The Intrigues
- Yew

"Mary's Little Lamb"
The Crystal Junkyard
- ABC

"My Name Is Jack"
Manfred Mann
- Capitol

"What You Want Baby"
The Music Explosion
- Laurie

"Justice Neddi"
Sounds Incorporated
- Capitol

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The digging didn’t stop last week, and this episode of On Target proves it. Mod Marty goes back to the pile, pulling more standouts from his recent crate hunt and giving them the room they deserve. These are records with bite, bounce, and stories in the grooves. Fresh finds, no filler—just the good stuff, spun loud. 

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The playlist is:

"Stand By Me"
David & Jimmy Ruffin
- Soul

"The Horse"
Wilbert Harrison
- Zirkon

"Keep On Doggin Me"
Sonny & Jaycee
- Ember

"I Can Hear My Name"
B.B. King
- Kent

"Prettiest Girl"
Andy Belvin
- Candix

"60 Minute Man"
The Untouchables
- Reo

"Just Don't Care"
"Screamin'" Jay Hawkins
- Enrica

"The Bounce"
Bocky & The Visions
- Redda

"I'll Walk Along"
DeWayne & The Beldettas
- HBR

"Walkin' Wonder"
Dallas Frazier
- Sparton 

"Tired Of Being Your Fool"
Melvin Carter
- Peacock

"Girl I'm Leaving You"
The Invitations
- MGM

"Come On And Love Me"
Tom & Jerrio
- ABC-Paramount

"Four Walls (Three Windows And Two Doors)"
J.J. Jackson
- Warner - Seven Arts

"It Hurts So Bad (Drip Drop)"
Sam Hawkins
- Blue Cat

"Pouring Water On A Drowning Man"
James Carr
- Goldwax

"The Whisk"
The Whisk Kids
- Reprise

"Take Good Care Of My Baby"
Upson Downs
- Sonic

"Love, Happiness and Sweet You"
J.B. & The Playboys
- RCA Victor

"Howard Johnsons Got My Hojo Working"
NRBQ
- Kama Sutra

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This week on On Target, Mod Marty hit the crates hard and came back with dust on his hands and gold in his bag. The episode is stacked with fresh digs, overlooked cuts, and records that haven’t seen daylight in years. Every find brings its own spark, stitched together into a set that feels raw and alive. This is the sound of digging paying off. 

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The playlist is:

"Great Goo-Ga-Moo-Ga"
Tom & Jerrio
- ABC-Paramount

"Low Down Move"
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
- King

"The Skate"
The Invitations
- MGM

"Camel Walk"
Bennie Gordon & the Soul Brothers
- Enrica

"As Long As I Got You"
Laura Lee
- Chess

"Love's Sweet Sensation"
William Bell & Mavis Staples
- Stax

"I Like What You Give To Me"
Nolan
- Lizard

"Backwards and Forwards"
December's Children
- World Pacific

"Say So"
The American Blues
- Amy

"Il Ne Faut Pas Pleurer Pour Lui"
Lise D'Arcy
- Carrousel

"A True Patron Of The Arts"
The Queen City Show Band
- Pow

"Desiree"
The Charts
- Wand

"Can't You See That I'm Lonely"
The Wildweeds
- Cadet

"Coming Home To You Baby"
Crossroads
- Atco

"You Sure Know How To Hurt A Guy"
The Trends
- ABC

"(Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need"
The Temptations
- Tamla-Motown

"Sophisticated Boom Boom"
The Shangra-Las
- Red Bird

"Angela"
Profesor Morrison's Lolipop
- White Whale

"The Bomp"
The Bompers
- HBR

"Early Bird"
The Bompers
- HBR

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The very first episode of the year kicks off On Target with a clean slate and a sharp edge. Mod Marty sets the tone early, lining up grooves that feel forward-moving, confident, and alive. No looking back—this one’s about momentum and fresh starts. Drop the needle and step into the year right.

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The playlist is:

"A Little Taste Of Soul"
Sugar Pie DeSanto
- Wax

"The Cool Off"
The Detroit Executives
- Pameline

"Nothing But A Playboy"
Lee Diamond with The Challengers
- Lola

"Can You Hear Me"
Lee Dorsey
- Amy

"Why Girl"
The Precisions
- Drew

"She's About A Mover"
Otis Clay
- Cotillion

"Git Out"
Mitty Collier
- Chess

"Don'tcha Feel Like Crying"
Nobody's Children
- Bullet

"Chills And Fever"
Tom Jones
- Decca

"Don't Lie To Me"
Four + One
- Parlaphone

"The Chase Is On"
The Artistics
- Brunswick

"Put Yourself In My Place"
Chris Clark
- Tamla-Motown

"Every Ounce Of Strength"
Carla Thomas
- Stax

"I'll Love You Forever"
The Holidays
- Golden World

"What's This I See"
June Conquest
- Curtom

"You're The Cream Of The Crop"
Lee Rogers
- D-Town

"2120 South Michigan Ave"
The Rolling Stones
- Decca
"Come On Down To My Boat Baby"

Every Mother's Son
- MGM

"Until You Do"
The Jury
- London

"Gimme Some"
Nina Simone
- Philips

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The final episode of the year finds On Target going out with intent and style. Mod Marty closes the chapter with a set that reflects the highs, the grit, and the grooves that carried us through. It’s not a recap but it is a statement, spun loud and honest. Thanks for riding along, and we’ll see you on the other side.

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The playlist is:

"Get Down With It"
Bobby Marchan
- Dial

"Bo's Twist"
Bo Diddley
- Checker

"I'm The Playboy"
The Pyramids
- CUB

"One Eye Open"
The Maskman & The Agents
- Dynamo

"Hot 'n' Tot"
Earl Van Dyke
- Tamla

"Move Over And Let Me Dance"
The Isley Brothers
- Atlantic

"C'est Si Bon"
Gerri Granger
- Double L

"The Beat Goes On"
Buddy Rich with Cathy Rich
- Pacific Jazz

"Don't Gimme No Lip Child"
Dave Berry
- Decca

"Crawling Up A Hill"
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
- Decca

"Soul Power"
Johnny Copeland & His Soul Agents
- Zephyr

"I Ain't Going For That"
Inez & Charlie Foxx
- Dynamo

"Last Piece Of Your Love"
James & Bobby Purify
- Bell

"He Who Picks A Rose"
Jimmy Ruffin
- Tamla Motown

"Tell Me What It's All About"
Joyce Bond 
- Island

"I've Got The Skill"
Jackie Ross 
- Chess

"Fuzzy And Wild"
The Ventures 
- Dolton

"So Get Out"
The Surfaris 
- Decca

"Skate (Pt.1)"
Dean Parrish 
- Boom