On Target
Marty Emanuel
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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Episode 504: Watch Your Step
On Target
01/07/25 • 60 min
https://ontargetpodcast.ca
We’re kicking off the new year with a vibrant, vinyl-fueled trip through the best music! Mod Marty serves up fresh platters of R&B, Soul, Beat, and Garage Rock that sets the tone for 2025 in style. Each track is hand-picked to electrify your senses and keep your groove meter in the red. Tune in, turn it up, and let’s start the year on the right track!
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The playlist is:
"Inky Dinky Wang Dang Doo"
The Dramatics
- Wingate
"Friendship Train"
Gladys Knight & The Pips
- Tamla-Motown
"Give It To Me Straight"
Thelma Jones
- Soul City
"Boo-Ga-Loo Baby"
Tommy & Cleve
- Checker
"Go 'Head On"
The Packers
- Pure Soul Music
"No More Doggin'"
Z.Z. Hill
-Kent
"Something Keeps Calling Me Back"
Wayne Fontana
- Fontana
"I'm Gonna Turn My Life Around"
Peter Adler
- Decca
"Running Round In Circles"
Five D
- Sir John A.
"I Dont Wanna Say Forever"
The Syndicate of Soul
- LRK
"Nobody"
The Invincibles
- Double Shot
"Hang Up Your Hang-Ups"
Bobby Lester
- Columbia
"Look What You've Done To My Heart"
Shirley & The Shirelles
- Bell
"Boogaloo #3"
Roy Lee Johnson
- Josie
"I Don't Need No Doctor"
Nick Ashford
- Nick Ashford Verve
"Girl I Need You"
The Artistics
- Brunswick
"Watch Your Step"
The Galaxies
- Jay-Dee
"Romeo and Juliette"
Michael & The Messengers
- USA
"Comin' Home Baby"
Kai Winding
- Verve
Episode 503: Nobody But Me
On Target
12/31/24 • 61 min
Celebrate the final spin of 2024 with Mod Marty on On Target! This week’s episode is a vibrant send-off, packed with floor-stomping 60s soul, raw R&B, and electrifying garage grooves—all on original vinyl. Don’t miss the perfect mix to wrap up the year and launch into many more episodes to come!
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The playlist is:
"Beauty Is Just Skin Deep"
Ike & Tina Turner
- Tangerine
"Philly Walk"
The Boogie Kings
- Paula
"Monk Monk Monkey"
The Sherrys
- Guyden
"Don't Tell Me I'm Crazy"
Edwin Starr
- Soul
"All The Love I Got"
The Marvelettes
- Tamla
"Up And Down"
Benny Gordon & the Soul Brothers
- RCA-Victor
"Hey Now"
Eddie Floyd
- Stax
"Soulful Chant"
The David Rockingham Trio
- Josie
"It's Been A Long Time"
The Jury
- London
"You're No Good"
The Swinging Blue Jeans
- Capitol
"Not For Me"
Bobby Darin
-Capitol
"What Are You Doing To My World"
Don Bryant
- Hi
"Indian Giver"
Chuck Bernard
- Satellite
"Oh, I've Been Bless'd"
Bobby Taylor
- V.I.P.
"Wait Till I Get You In My Arms"
Major Lance
- Okeh
"I Was Born With It"
The Jets
- Port
"Coming Back To Me Baby"
James Carr
- Goldwax
"Yes Suh"
Charles Earland's Erector Set
- Eldorado
"Don't Blame Me (For Trying)"
Fountains Of Youth
- RCA-Victor
"Nobody But Me"
Bern Elliot & The Fenmen
- Decca
"Stercok"
Georges Raudi
- Vogue
Episode 502: Busy Signal
On Target
12/24/24 • 59 min
https://ontargetpodcast.ca
The next chapter starts here! Mod Marty dives headfirst into another thrilling installment of On Target, bringing you a dynamite selection of 60s soul, raw R&B, punchy beat, and wild garage rock. Episode 502 is brimming with deep cuts, fiery grooves, and vinyl treasures that’ll have your feet moving and your heart racing.
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The playlist is:
"Sally Had A Party"
Flavor
- Columbia
"S-W-I-M"
Bobby Freeman
- Autumn
"I Got A Girl"
The Radiants
- Chess
"I Don't Want Trouble"
Barbara & The Browns
- Stax
"All For You"
Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers
- Tamla-Motown
"It's Got To Be Mellow"
Leon Haywood
- Decca
"I Wanna Holler"
Gary (U.S.) Bonds
- Legrand
"Busy Signal"
The Lollipops
- RCA-Victor
"Tut Tut Tut Tut"
Gillian Hills
- DisqueAZ
"Fat Man"
Freedom
- Wand
"It Looks Like Love"
Johnny Cymbal
- Musicor
"No Advice"
Marian Love
- Capitol
"Hey Little Girl"
Major Lance
- Epic
"Tighten Up Your Own Thing"
Etta James
- Cadet
"Once Every Year"
Delilah
- New Horizon
"Live Wire"
Martha & The Vandellas
- Tamla
"Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby"
Jimmy Ruffin
- Soul
"Hava Nagila A Go Go"
Michel Caron
- Beaumont
"You Do Things"
49th Parallel
- RCA-Victor
"Meeting Place"
Trudy Pitts & Mr. Carney
- Coral
Episode 501: Fine With Me
On Target
12/17/24 • 60 min
https://ontargetpodcast.ca
The needle drops, the sparks fly, and the momentum keeps rolling! After last week’s milestone celebration, On Target is back with a fresh stack of sizzling 45s. Mod Marty serves up the signature mix of rare and irresistible 60s soul, driving R&B, beat, and garage—all spinning on original vinyl.
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The playlist is:
"Don't Mess With Cupid"
Otis Redding
- Volt
"Money (That's What I Want)"
Jr. Walker & The All Stars
- Soul
"The Bounce"
The Olympics
- Mirwood
"The Who Who Song"
Jackie Wilson
- Brunswick
"The Whip"
Gene Austin
- TEC 3005
"Wanted $10,000 Reward"
Ernie K-Doe
- London
"That's Right"
Bobby Lewis
- ABC-Paramount
"Harlem Shuffle"
The Traits
- Scepter
"Looking Glass"
The Will-O-Bees
- Date
"Labourer"
49th Parallel
- RCA-Victor
"Somebody"
Ray Charles
- London Cross-Over
"Yo-Yo"
Billy Joe Royal
- Columbia
"Running Out"
Bongi & Judy
- Buddah
"Stay"
The Virginia Wolves
- Amy
"A Sign Of The Times"
Petula Clark
- Warner Brothers
"That's Where I Lost My Baby"
Marv Johnson
- United Artisits
"Shame"
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky,Mick & Tich
- Fontana
"Fine With Me"
The Beau Brummels
- Warner Brothers
"Why Did You Hurt Me"
The Standells
- Tower
"Our Day Will Come"
James Brown At The Organ
- Smash
Episode 500: Five Hundred
On Target
12/10/24 • 59 min
We’ve hit a milestone, and what a journey it’s been! This week, On Target celebrates its 500th episode — a testament to the music, the passion, and YOU, the listeners. Mod Marty is pulling out all the stops with a handpicked selection of 60’s soul, R&B, Beat, and Garage Rock that will take you from foot-tapping to full-on grooving. So grab your dancing shoes and your best headphones — it’s going to be a party to remember. Let’s make history together! Tune in and turn it up.
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The playlist is:
"Soul Ain't Nothin' But The Blues"
Pat Lundy
- Columbia
"I'm In With The Downtown Crowd"
The Allan Sisters
- Quality
"Blowing My Mind To Pieces"
Bob Relf
- Trans-American
"Sweeter Than The Day Before"
The Valentinos
- Chess
"Let's Party"
The Webs
- Atlantic
"Need Your Loving"
The Flirtations
- Deram
"A Kiss To Build A Dream On"
Benny Gordon & the Soul Brothers
- RCA Victor
"Dude"
Pappys Hauted House
- Mide
"They Say"
The 409
- Télédisc
"I Don't Know Why"
The Wrongh Black Bag
- Mainstream
"You Don't Mean Me No Good"
The Jelly Beans
- Eskee
"I'm Gonna Love You A Long, Long Time"
Patti & The Emblems
- Kapp
"You've Got Me (Sitting In A Corner)"
Barbara English
- Aurora
"I'm In A World Of Trouble"
The Sweet Things
- Date
"Hide Nor Hair"
Earl Grant
- Decca
"The Go-Go Train"
Mike Stevens & The Shevelles
- Pye
"That Driving Beat"
The Forgotten Sons
- Mercury
"Soul City"
Ray Johnson
- Infinity
Episode 499: Tuff Enuff
On Target
12/03/24 • 60 min
https://ontargetpodcast.ca
Bundle up and turn up the heat with this week’s episode of On Target! While the frost bites outside, Mod Marty serves up an inferno of fiery 60s soul, R&B, and garage rock cuts — all on sizzling original vinyl. This playlist burns so bright, you might just forget it’s winter. Tune in and let these tracks light your fire!
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The playlist is:
"Sunny"
Billy Preston
- Capitol
"Tuff Enuff"
Otis Redding & The Shooters
- Finer Arts
"(I Know) I'm Losing You"
The Temptations
- Tamla-Motown
"I Think I Found a Love"
J.J. Barnes
- Ric-Tic
"Nothing Can Stop Me"
Gene Chandler
- Reo
"It Ain't No Use"
Major Lance
- Epic
"Woman's Got Soul"
The Impressions
- ABC-Paramount
"Grown Your Own"
The Small Faces
- Decca
"Do Something To Me"
? & The Mysterians
- Cameo
"Don't Say Goodbye"
The Standells
- Vee Jay
"Knick Knack Patty Wack"
Lou Lawton
- Wand
"The Joker"
The Milestones & Little Leroy
- Andre
"I Feel An Urge Coming On"
Jo Armstead
- Giant
"Stop Sign"
Mel Wynn & The Rhythm Aces
- Wand
"Don't Stop"
The Royal Five
- P and L
"Wanting You"
Jimmy Bee
- Kent
"Brown Paper Sack"
The Gentrys
- MGM
"Say Yeah!"
Johnny & The Canadians
- Columbia
""Have You Ever Felt Blue"
The Chantels
- M.W.
"You've Got Your Troubles"
Freddie Roach
- Prestige
Episode 498: Beatin' Rhythm
On Target
11/26/24 • 61 min
https://ontargetpodcast.ca
This week, Mod Marty unearths a treasure trove of 60s soul, gritty R&B, and pulse-pounding beat tracks, each one alive with the crackle of original vinyl. From raw garage rhythms to rare gems that hit like a revelation, every spin is hand-selected to light up your spirit and keep your feet moving. Don’t just listen—immerse yourself in the sounds that make history sing.
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The playlist is:
"The Zoo"
Mickey Lee Lane
- Reo
"Done Done The Slop"
Ervin Rucker & The Blue Night Hawks
- Duplex
"Whirlwind"
Barrett Strong
- Tamla
"Honey Chile"
Fats Domino
- Imperial
"Ring-A-Leevio"
Dale Brooks
- Dolphin
"Slooptime U.S.A."
Bobby & The Expressions
- King
"Rockin' Pneumonia"
Bobby Marchan
- Cameo
"Baby Ruth"
The Butterfingers
- Red Leaf
"Believe Me"
The Guess Who
- Quality
"Keep Lovin'"
The King Bees
- Pyramid
"That Beatin' Rhythm"
Richard Temple
- Jay Boy
"Irresistible You"
Billy Harner
- Kent
"Crazy"
Wess & The Airedales
- Durium
"Pitty-Pat"
Keith Trice
- Gold Future
"Just Not Ready"
The Exciters
- Roulette
"Come On Down Baby Baby"
The Orlons
- Cameo
"Finders Keeps"
Cliff Richard & The Shadows
- Columbia
"Hay, That's What Horses Eat"
The Nocturnes
- Decca
"Flashback"
The Rockin' Berries
- Piccadilly
"Goose Grease"
Lou Donaldson
- Blue Note
Episode 497: Music, I Like It
On Target
11/19/24 • 59 min
https://ontargetpodcast.ca
This week, Mod Marty pulls out the last of the Keystone haul to deliver a soul-stirring lineup of 60s soul, raw R&B, and electrifying beat tracks, all spinning straight from original vinyl. Expect handpicked gems that’ll get your feet tapping and your heart racing, from garage grooves to rare cuts you didn’t know you needed. Tune in and let the music take over — this is a ride you won’t want to miss!
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The playlist is:
"Dancing Master"
Palmer Jones
- Epic
"I Get A Groove"
Thomas East & The Fabulous Playboys
- Toddlin' Town
"Clean Up Woman"
Betty Wright
- Alston
"Get Right"
Richard Barbary
- Spring
"Music (I Like It)"
Benny Sharp & The Sharpies
- Midas
"It's A Lonesome Road"
Hearts Of Stone
- V.I.P.
"I Want a Pretty Woman"
Luke Lawton
- Starr
"Oh Play That Thing"
The Tempos
- Fairmount
"Respect"
The Rationals
- Cameo
"LIFS (Don't Mean Nothin')"
Michael & The Messengers
- USA
"I'm Gonna Leave You"
Bobby Powell
- Whit
"Payin' (For The Wrong I Done)"
The Lovejoys
- Tiger
"You're Gonna Miss Me"
John Steele & The Del-Mates
- Wand
"The Way I Feel"
Billy Lee Riley
- GNP Crescendo
"Uncle Sam"
Walter Rhodes
- Mascot
"The Fat Man"
John Steele & The Del-Mates
- Wand
"Tizzy"
Jon Thomas
- Junior
"Indication"
The Zombies
- Parrot
"Hey Joe"
The Leaves
- Mira
"Theme From Electric Surfboard"
Brother Jack McDuff
- Blue Note
Episode 496: One Track Mind
On Target
11/13/24 • 59 min
https://ontargetpodcast.ca
In this fresh episode of On Target, Mod Marty keeps the Keystone vibes alive with a second round of vinyl gems he picked up on his journey. He’s bringing out a new set of powerful soul cuts and some unexpected B-sides that will turn heads on the dance floor. Marty digs into the scene’s raw energy, capturing the magic of the late-night spins and spontaneous grooves that made Keystone unforgettable.
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The playlist is:
"Follow The Leader"
Wiley Terry
- U.S.A.
"Boston Stroll"
Chowder Head & The Boston Beans
- Delite
"Mash Dem Taters"
The Tabs
- Vee-Jay
"She's Alright"
Otis Redding
- Finer Arts
"Oh Little Girl"
The Lancers
- Lawn
"Monkey Doo"
The Tempos
- Fairmount
"These Things Will Keep Me Loving You"
The Velvelettes
- Soul
"arefootin'"
Willie Mitchell
- Hi
"Come On (Gonna Have A Party)"
Garry & Larry
- Goliath
"Feelin' Lost"
The Rationals
- Cameo
"A Place"
The Precisions
- Drew
"It's Worth Anything"
Earl Gains
- HBR
"Baby Please Don't Go"
The Splendors
- Karate
"(We're Gonna) Bring The Country To The City"
Tony Mason
- RCA-Victor
"The Great Magic Of Love"
Palmer Jones
- Epic
"Drive"
Soul Brothers Six
- Atlantic
"Keep Cool (Don't Be a Fool)"
Howard Tate
- Atlantic
"Hola Muneca"
El Chavo
- Jazz Room
"I Wonder Why"
The Gents
- Nomandy
"Astrologically Incompatible"
The Bonniwell Music Machine
- Warner Brothers
"One Track Mind"
Freddie Roach
- Prestige
Episode 505: Everybody Jerk
On Target
01/14/25 • 59 min
https://ontargetpodcast.ca
This week on On Target, Mod Marty dials in the pulse of the 60s with a collection of vinyl that refuses to stay quiet. From stomping soul to raw R&B, jangly Beat to growling Garage Rock, every track demands attention and delivers pure energy. It’s not just music; it’s a vibe that gets under your skin, moves your feet, and stirs your spirit. You didn’t stumble onto this show—it found you. Turn up the volume and let it take over.
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The playlist is:
"Save Me From This Misery"
The Isley Brothers
- Tamla-Motown
"If It's Love (It's Alright)"
Eddie Holland
- Tamla
"Everybody Jerk"
Bob & Earl
- Warner Brothers
"Send Me Back My Money"
Clarence Reid
- Alston
"Just My Way Of Loving You"
Tyrone Davis
- Atco
"Do What You Think Is Best"
Buddy Ace
- Paula
"Surfer Street"
The Allisons
- Tip
"Move Move Move"
Alan Hawkshaw & Alan Parker
- KPM
"Beg, Borrow, and Steal"
Ohio Express
- Cameo
"Sitting In The Station"
The Mongrels
- Franklin
"Why Don't They Leave Us Alone"
Little Carl Carlton
- Back Beat
"I Love You, Baby"
Howard Tate
- Verve
"Starting The Hurt"
Brenda Holloway
- Tamla
"I Got What You Need"
Kim Weston
- MGM
"I Love You (Yeah)"
The Impressions
- Sparton
"Funky Fever"
Clarence Carter
- Atlantic
"The Boy With The Green Eyes"
The Angels
- RCA Victor
"Bump Ball"
The Combinations
- RCA-Victor
"Why Dont You Love Me"
The Buckinghams
- Columbia
"Jellybread"
Booker T. & the MGs
- Stax
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FAQ
How many episodes does On Target have?
On Target currently has 100 episodes available.
What topics does On Target cover?
The podcast is about Soul, Retro, Music, Music History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on On Target?
The episode title 'Episode 504: Watch Your Step' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on On Target?
The average episode length on On Target is 60 minutes.
How often are episodes of On Target released?
Episodes of On Target are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of On Target?
The first episode of On Target was released on Feb 21, 2023.
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