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Marty Emanuel
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  • On Target

    Episode 588: Yeah, I'm Hip

    2026-09-08 | 1h
    https://ontargetpodcast.ca

    This week on On Target, Mod Marty throws open the doors and lets the records decide where things go. Soul, R&B, mod, and a few unexpected turns from the ’60s and ’70s come together in a set that refuses to sit still. Turn it up and enjoy the ride.

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    The playlist is:

    "The Drive"
    The Adorables & The Don Thompson Combo
    - Peacock

    "Emulsified"
    Rex Garvin & The Mighty Cravers
    - Okeh

    "Love Bug"
    Ray Agee
    - Mar-Jan

    "I Said I Was Sorry"
    Solomon Burke
    - Atlantic

    "Country Shack"
    The Falcons
    - Unart

    "Elevator Operator"
    The Rays
    - XYZ

    "Give Me Your Yesterdays"
    Bobby Lewis
    - Philips

    "Buzzsaw"
    The Turtles
    - White Whale

    "Love Potion No.9"
    Tony Jackson with The Vibrations
    - Pye

    "Respect"
    St Louis Union
    - Parrot

    "Soul Kind Of Love"
    The Hesitations
    - Kapp

    "La De Da I Love You"
    Inez & Charlie Foxx
    - Symbol

    "I'll Be Loving You"
    Soul Brothers Six
    - Atlantic

    "Wait Till I Get To Know Ya"
    Bobby Treetop
    - Tuff

    "Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)"
    The Four Tops
    - Tamla-Motown

    "Be's That Way Sometimes"
    Bobby Wells
    - Romur

    "Yea, I'm Hip"
    Flavor
    - Columbia

    "Boppa Do Down Down"
    The Third Rail
    - Epic

    "The World Of Today"
    The Shondels
    - Columbia

    "Hip Soul"
    Shirley Scott
    - Prestige

    "Miss Bad Daddy"
    The Four Pennies
    - Philips
  • On Target

    Episode 587: Don't Drop Out

    2026-09-01 | 1h 1 mins.
    https://ontargetpodcast.ca

    On Target is still finding new ways to make some noise. To mark Episode 200 on The Face Radio, Mod Marty brings the goods with a set that celebrates the sounds, discoveries, and strange little detours that have made the journey so much fun. It’s a milestone, but there’s no looking back—just turn it up and let the records roll. Here’s to the next 200.

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    The playlist is:

    "Having A Party (Part I)"
    H. B. Barnum
    - Power Exchange

    "Patty Cake Shake"
    Guitar Ray
    - Hot Line

    "Shake Rock And Soul"
    Eddie Bo
    - Cinderella

    "Pop-Eye"
    Huey Smith
    - Reo

    "Instant Everything"
    Ko Ko Taylor
    - Yambo

    "Wake Up"
    Ike & Tina Turner
    - Sue

    "What Am I Going To Do Without Your Love"
    Martha & The Vandellas
    - Gordy

    "Upside Down"
    The BBC (Bill Black's Combo)
    - Mega

    "Hi-Heel Sneakers"
    Sir Henry & His Butlers
    - Decca

    "You're Goin' Up To The Bottom"
    Giles Strange
    - Boom

    "Don't Drop Out"
    Dolly Parton
    - Monument

    "Hootenanny Hoot"
    Al "TNT" Braggs
    - Peacock

    "We're Not Old Enough"
    Allen Collay
    - Instant

    "Whip It On Me"
    Billy Hawks
    - Stateside

    "Look At Me"
    The Bell Brothers
    - Sure Shot

    "Doing The Philly Dog"
    Lou Lawton
    - Capitol

    "I Don't Need You No More"
    The Rumblers
    - Dot

    "Poster Man"
    Carnival Connection
    - Capitol

    "We've Got A Groovy Thing Goin'"
    Wes Dakus
    - Capitol

    "Harp And Soul"
    Frank Frost
    - Jewel
  • On Target

    Episode 586: Groovy Generation

    2026-08-25 | 1h 1 mins.
    https://ontargetpodcast.ca

    This week on On Target, Mod Marty takes a run through the back catalogue, pulling together a set with plenty of character and attitude. The records bounce between soul, Ska, R&B, mod, and all the glorious territory in between. Press play and see where Marty takes you.

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    The playlist is:

    "Jump, Jive, and Harmonize"
    Thee Midniters
    - Whittier

    "Brand New Recipe"
    Russ Lewis
    - Sharp

    "Shakin' Time"
    Candy & The Kisses
    - Cameo

    "Heartless"
    Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
    - Tamla-Motown

    "Soul Groove (pt.1)"
    Teddy & The Fingerpopers
    - Arctic

    "Comin' Home"
    El Chicano
    - Kapp

    "Plastic Saddle"
    Joe Dossett & The Chattanooga Coachmen
    - Mercury

    "Somebody Help Me"
    The British Modbeats
    - Red Leaf

    "Good Morning Little School Girl"
    Rod Stewart
    - Press

    "Sticks And Stones"
    The Lions
    - Triola

    "Nevertheless"
    Billy Butler & The Chanters
    - Okeh

    "(This Is A) Groovy Generation"
    Billy Kennedy
    - Thelma

    "All I Need Is Your Love"
    The Manhattans
    - Carnival

    "I'm A Teardrop"
    The Jerms
    - Honor Brigade

    "We Can Do It"
    The Shaladons
    - Kent Select

    "Waterfall"
    Jimmy Cliff
    - A&M

    "Don't Throw Stones"
    Prince Buster
    - Blue Beat

    "This Woman"
    Desmond Dekker
    - Island

    "Around The Corner"
    Derek Morgan & Baba Brooks Band
    - Ska Beat

    "Night Owl"
    Lee & The Clarendonians
    - High School

    "Hopeful Village Ska"
    Roy Richards
    - Coxone
  • On Target

    Episode 585: Let's Stomp!

    2026-08-18 | 59 mins.
    https://ontargetpodcast.ca

    A brand-new episode of On Target is here, and Mod Marty is bringing the energy. This week’s show is all new, all exciting, with plenty of twists, turns, and irresistible grooves along the way. No reruns, no repeats—just another fresh hour of On Target ready to hit your ears. Turn it up and get stuck in.

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    The playlist is:

    "B-O-O-G-A-L-O-O"
    The Diplomats Of Solid Sound
    - Record Kicks

    "I Take What I Want"
    James & Bobby Purify
    - Bell

    "I Wanna Swim With Him"
    The Daisies 
    - Roulette

    "Shing-A-Ling Time"
    The Liberty Belles
    - Shout

    "Soul People"
    Shan Miles
    - Shout

    "Let's Stomp"
    Bobby Comstock
    - Lawn

    "Just How Much (Can One Heart Take)"
    The Kolettes
    - Checker

    "What Can I Do"
    Bennie Thomas
    - RCA-Victor

    "I'll Cry Instead"
    Joe Cocker
    - Philips

    "Funny Things"
    The Redcaps
    - Decca

    "Find Me Somebody"
    Bobby Womack
    - Atlantic

    "I'll Come Running"
    The Artistics
    - Okeh

    "Stop Look And Listen"
    The Intros
    - Jamie

    "The Boston Monkey"
    Richard Anthony & The Blue Notes
    - Swan

    "Bet You Win"
    Tyrone Davis
    - ABC

    "Like Adam And Eve"
    The Reflections
    - ABC-Paramount

    "Brain Washed"
    David Clayton Thomas & The Bossmen
    - Roman

    "Walking Walking Walking"
    The Favourite Sons
    - Mercury

    "She's A Liar" 
    The Shots
    - Columbia

    "Little Evette"
    Lonnie Russ
    - 4J

    "Shotgun"
    Pierre Perpall
    - Citation
  • On Target

    Episode 584: Rerun

    2026-08-11 | 59 mins.
    https://ontargetpodcast.ca

    He's traded in the Fred Perry for Fred Berry, Fred "Rerun" Berry that is! While Mod Marty is kicking back at the lake, On Target is reaching into the vault for a replay of one of its all-time great episodes. It's got the soul, the R&B, the mod grooves, and all the excitement you remember—or maybe missed the first time around. So don't touch that dial... On Target will be back next week with a brand-new show!

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    The playlist is:

    "Gettin' Hip"
    Otis Redding
    - Here Comes Some Soul LP

    "Go Go Girl"
    Lee Dorsey
    - Amy

    "Your Mini Skirt"
    Little Joe Curtis
    - Here Comes Some Soul LP

    "Swim"
    The Falcons with The Ohio Untouchables
    - Lu Pine

    "I'm Satisfied"
    Mitty Collier
    - Chess

    "Where's My Baby"
    Buzz & Traci
    - Elf

    "Little Annie Lou"
    The Bobby Fuller Four
    - Regent

    "I Could Conquer The World"
    The Shevelles
    - World Artists

    "Better Man Than I"
    Terry Knight & The Pack
    - Lucky Eleven

    "It's Only A Paper Moon"
    Gino
    - Golden Crest

    "Candy"
    The Astors
    - Stax

    "Heartbreak Hotel"
    Barbara Trent
    - Red

    "Hot Dog (My Baby's Comin' Home)"
    The Four Shells
    - Volt

    "Sock Some Lovin At Me"
    Bobby Patterson & The Mustangs
    - Jetstar

    "Brand New Thing"
    Jackie Wilson
    - Brunswick

    "Bossa Nova Baby"
    Elvis Presley & The Jordanaires
    - RCA-Victor

    "Who's That (A Dream Smiled At Me)"
    Tracey Dey
    - Liberty

    "Stercok"
    Georges Raudi
    - Vogue

    "My Hangup Is You"
    The Skull Snaps
    - GSF

    "T.C.B."
    Clifford Curry
    - Elf

    "Soulful Chant"
    The David Rockingham Trio
    - Josie
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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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