Episode 517: Go On Home

04/08/25 • 61 min

This week’s episode of On Target is a warm-up for Mod Marty’s upcoming trip to the Toronto Soul Weekender. He’s lining up a killer selection of 60s soul, R&B, and mod grooves — all on original vinyl. It’s the perfect pre-party for what’s sure to be a massive weekend. Catch the vibe now, then see him live in Toronto next weekend.
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The playlist is:
"The Sock"
The Sharpees
- One-Derful
"How Can You Mistreat The One You Love"
Jean & The Darlings
- Volt
"My Kinda Girl"
Hannibal
- King
"I'll Come Crawling"
Little Royal
- Tri Us
"A Bit Of Soul"
McKinley Mitchell
- One-Derful
"Showdown (At The Union Hall)"
The Four Tempos
- Rampart
"Boogaloo On Clark Street"
Black Joe Lewis With The Soul Disruptions
- Papa Bill
"I Wanna Hold Your Hand"
Tiny Tony
- Seafair Bolo
"Kicks"
The Bad Boys
- Style
"Times' Getting Tougher Than Tough"
Bluesology
- Fontana
"Go On Home"
Ray Charles
- Sparton
"Baby, Try Me"
Bobby Bennett
- Phil-L.A. of Soul
"Natural Soul Brother"
Danny White
- sSs
"Can't Get Enough"
Maxine Nightingale
- United Artists
"Speak To Me"
P.P. Arnold
- Immediate
"Everything's Coming Up Roses"
Bobby Hebb
- Philips
"Motor Town Beat"
Bread
- Philips
"Come back"
Tony Rivers & The Castaways
- Columbia
"There You Go"
Paul & Barry Ryan
- Decca
"Cool Jerk '68"
The Capitols
- Karen

Previous Episode

Episode 516: Holler and Shout

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This week on On Target, Mod Marty digs deep into the grooves, spinning a killer mix of 60s and 70s soul, R&B, and beat — with a couple of famous names hidden in the lineup. As the needle drops, he breaks down the evolution of production between the decades, from the raw, punchy energy of the 60s to the slicker sound of the early 70s. Every track crackles with history, style, and that unmistakable vinyl warmth. Tune in, listen close, and see if you can spot the legends hiding in the mix!
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The playlist is:
"Hey! Mrs. Jones"
Check Mates
- Arvee
"Call Me Super Bad"
James Brown
- King
"Let Me Tell You Baby"
Larry Williams
- Regency
"Slippin And Slidin"
Little Richard
- Regency
"With Your Love"
Jeannie Piersol
- Cadet Concept
"Oh Pretty Woman"
Albert King
- Stax
"I Call It Trouble (With A Capital T)"
Barbara Acklin
- Brunswick
"Holler And Shout"
The Elvin Bishop Group
- Epic
"She's A Breakaway"
The Bad Boys
- Style
"The Peppermint Beatle"
The Standells
- Liberty
"Sock Boo Ga Loo"
Bobby Rush
- Checker
"Can't Take It"
The O'Jays
- Apollo
"Give Me One More Chance"
Wilmer & The Dukes
- Apex
"Call On You"
Chuck Trois & The Amazing Maze
- Sock & Soul
"Come Back Baby"
Bluesology
- Fontana
"Movies In My Mind"
The Candymen
- Sparton
"What A Love Can Do"
Beau Allen
- RCA Victor
"New Kind Of Love"
Detroit Road Runners
- Sparton
"Watermelon Man"
The Roy Meriwether Trio
- Columbia

Next Episode

Episode 518: Action Time

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Picture an hour of music that taps deep into the soul of humanity—unfiltered, raw, and full of feeling. Now mix that with the foundational sounds that grew from the roots of American music—the stuff that shaped every note we hear today. Wrap it all in rhythms that move your body and melodies that stick to your bones. That’s what On Target delivers.
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The playlist is:
"Sealed With A Kiss"
The Toys
- Musicor
"Laura Lee"
Bobby Charles
- Chess
"Crossfire"
The Orlons
- Cameo
"A Long Time Ago"
Ella Mae Morse
- Capitol
"Simon Says"
The Isley Brothers
- Atlantic
"Henry Got Flat Feet"
The Midnighters
- Federal
"Girls, Girls, Girls"
Billy Lamont
- Bang
"Right Around The Corner"
Boyd Bennett & His Rockets
- King
"More and More"
Blood Sweat & Tears
- Columbia
"Unto Us"
The New Breed
- Decca
"One Too Many Mornings"
Beau Brummels
- Warner Brothers
"Action Time"
Charley Wynn
- Jim Gem
"Help Yourself (To All My Lovin)"
James & Bobby Purify
- Bell
"Somebody New"
Chuck Jackson
- Wand
"All Strung Out Over You"
The Chambers Brothers
- Columbia
"Give Everybody Some"
The Bar-Kays
- Stax
"Here She Comes"
The Tymes
- Parkway
"Friends And Lovers Forever"
The New Breed
- Decca
"Je Ne Sais Pas"
Les Sinners
- Jupiter
"Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling"
The Fortunes
- Capitol
"Stepping Closer To Your Heart"
Gladys Knight & The Pips
- Soul