
Episode 555: Chills and Fever
2026-1-06 | 1h
https://ontargetpodcast.caThe 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.-----------------------------------------------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

Episode 554: Hot 'n' Tot
2025-12-30 | 1h
https://ontargetpodcast.caThe 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.-----------------------------------------------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

Episode 553: Don't Be Afraid
2025-12-23 | 1h
https://ontargetpodcast.caNo holiday music here, but this week’s On Target delivers the perfect soundtrack for the season. Mod Marty lines up warm soul, swinging R&B, and feel-good mod cuts that fit late nights, long drives, and full rooms. It’s music for unwinding, reconnecting, and moving a little closer to the people around you. Set it on and let it carry you through.-----------------------------------------------The playlist is:"Move"Jess & James with the J.J. Band- Palette"Dance What You Wanna"Jonnie Taylor- Derby"Soul Sister Brown Sugar"Sam & Dave- Atlantic"Someone Out There"Candy & The Kisses- Decca"Got Myself A Good Man"Gladys Knight & The Pips- Tamla-Motown"Hold Back Girl"Sam Baker- Sound Stage 7"I Need You"The Impressions- ABC"Sorry 'Bout That"Harold Johnson Sextet- H.M.E."Left Right Left"The Beatstalkers- Decca"I've Got Troubles"Aesop's Fables- ATCO"Another Dirty Deal"The Incredibles - Audio Arts"What More Could A Boy Ask For"The Spinners- Tamla-Motown"Buddy Ain't It A Shame"Gene Chandler- Constellation"Born To Be A Lover"Allison- King"Don't Be Afraid"Bobby Taylor- Taylor Made Soul LP"It's Not The Same"Little Anthony & The Imperials- United Artists"King Of The World"The Quik- Deram"Mo Jo Hanna"The Underdogs- Tamla Motown"Grunion Run"The Persuaders - Regency

Episode 552: Tap Footer
2025-12-16 | 59 mins.
https://ontargetpodcast.caThis week on On Target, Mod Marty takes a sharp turn off the beaten path and lets instinct run the show. The mix balances raw drive with unexpected calm, pulling you through sounds that feel both familiar and fresh. It’s loose in the right places, tight where it counts, and never predictable. Drop in and follow the groove wherever it leads.-----------------------------------------------The playlist is:"Shake Your Hips"Slim Harpo- Excello"Soul Master"Edwin Starr- Soul Master LP"Hot Potato"Dee Clark- Constellation"Baby What'cha Got (For Me)"Darrell Banks- Revilot"Lovin' Touch"Lowell Fulsom- Kent"Somebody Knows, Somebody Cares"Stevie Wonder- Tamla-Motown"Stop"Howard Tate- Verve"Like A Rolling Stone"Phil Flowers & The Flower Shop- &M"That's The Way"The Canadian Downbeats- Soundaround"I Can't Take It"Ray Sharpe- Atco"Go Go Inn"Gene Cooper- Hi-Q"Breakaway"Derek Martin- Roulette"What Would I Do"The Superiors- Verve"Dance The Shing-A-Ling"H.J. Jackson & The Bootleggers- Cross-Tone"Can You Dig It"Bunny Sigler- Parkway"Yesteday Was A Dream"The Heart- RCA-Victor"No Matter What You Do"Lesley Gore- Mercury"Searching For My Baby"The Haunted- Trans World"Tap Footer"Alan Hawkshaw- KPM 1000 Series: The Big Beat LP

Episode 551: Watch Your Step
2025-12-09 | 1h 2 mins.
https://ontargetpodcast.caThis episode of On Target is all about momentum — Mod Marty rolls out a set built to pull you out of your chair and into the groove. The energy rises track by track, leaning on bold soul, tight R&B, and beat that refuses to sit still. It’s music wired to lift your spirits without sugarcoating a thing. Let it hit you and let it move you.-----------------------------------------------The playlist is:"Hole In The Wall"The Other Brothers- Modern"Evil Gal Blues"Aretha Franklin- Columbia"Help Me Help You"Little Milton- Checker"You're The One To Blame"Johnny Moore- Bright Star"Watch Your Step"Bobby Parker- V-Tone"Here I Am Baby"The Marvelettes- Tamla-Motown"It's Not How Good You Make It"Cash McCall- Checker"Nobody Loves The Hulk"The Traits- Queen City"Tossing And Turning"The Ivy League- Cameo"Got To"? & The Mysterians- Cameo"Give In"The Webs- Popside"It's Been A Long Time Baby"The Other Brothers- Modern"Moanin', Groanin', and Cryin'"The Fuller Brothers- Keymen"Keep Saying (You Don't Love Nobody)"Charles Wright- Philips"Being Without You"Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs- Deesu"I Can't Get Enough"Donald Height - Shout"Cut Across Shorty"The Sunglows- Sunglow"Spoonful"The Allman Joys- Dial"It's Alright"Adam Faith and The Roulettes - Capitol"Bongolia"Incredible Bongo Band- MGM



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