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This week on On Target, Mod Marty builds a set that moves like a pulse—steady, deliberate, and impossible to ignore. The grooves lock in early and carry through with purpose, shifting just enough to keep you leaning forward. It’s tight, focused, and all about feel over flash. Stay with it—the payoff is in the flow.

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The playlist is:


"Crosstown Traffic"
Jimi Hendrix Experience
- Reprise

"The Walk"
Jimmy McCracklin
- Quality

"I Can't Stop Lovin You"
Larry Williams
- Regency

"The (Bossa Nova) Bird"
The Dells
- Argo

"My Islands In The Sun"
The Drifters
- Atlantic

"C-R-A-Z-Y"
Hollywood Flames
- Apex

"Too Much Monkey Business"
Chuck Berry
- Quality

"Scotch On The Socks"
The Shadows
- Columbia

"I'm Only Dreamin"
Chords Five
- Island

"Drives You Mad"
The Gun
- CBS

"This Heart Of Mine"
The Artistics
- Okeh

"Baby You're Mine"
Little Ben & The Cheers
- Bell

"Just Look What You've Done"
Brenda Holloway
- Tamla

"Get On Up And Dance"
The Earls
- London

"Away From The Crowd"
Ruby Andrews
- Zodiac

"Trampoline"
The Spencer Davis Group
- Fontana

"Mary Jane"
Ronnie Hawkins
- Yorkville

"Patty Girl"
Gary & The Hornets
- Smash

"Whip Ya"
Chuck-A-Luck
- Tay-Ster

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This week on On Target, Mod Marty walks a fine line where Rock & Roll and R&B collide and blur. The set leans into that tension—gritty guitars brushing up against driving rhythms and raw vocals. It’s restless, a little dangerous, and full of attitude from start to finish. Stay close to the edge—this one doesn’t play it safe.

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The playlist is:

"Cat Nip"
Dave "Baby" Cortez
- London

"I Love Your Baby"
The Miracles
- Reo

"Love Me Like You Should"
The Vibrations
- Quality

"Just Keep It Up"
Dee Clark
- London

"My Babe (Is Comin Back Home)"
Ron Holden
- Apex

"Ladies Choice"
Patty Saturday
- Quality

"Come On Everybody"
Eddie Cochran
- London Liberty

"Hobo"
Wes Dakus
- Capitol

"A New Kind Of Lovin'"
Eden Kane
- Decca

"It's Just A Little Bit Too Late"
Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders
- Fontana

"Walking The Duck"
Triumphs
- Verve

"The Fat Man"
Butch Baker
- St. Lawrence

"I'll Be Right There"
The Hesitations
- Kapp

"Come See"
Major Lance
- Epic

"I Do Love You"
Albert Jones
- Tri-City

"Who Do You Love"
The Sapphires
- Stateside

"Air Travel"
Ray & Bob
- Ledo

"Let Me Hear You Say Yeah"
The Galaxies IV
- Veep

"One Track Mind"
The Knickerbockers
- Apex

"Chocolate Cherry"
The Joe Tex Band
- Dial

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This week on On Target, Mod Marty keeps it rooted in the 60s and 70s, blending select finds from his England trip with deep vault selections. The focus stays tight—raw soul, driving R&B, and mod grooves that carry real weight. It’s a seamless mix of newly uncovered sides and long-held favorites, all cut from the same era and spirit. No gimmicks—just authentic sounds, start to finish.

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The playlist is:


"I'm Looking For A Saxophonist Doubling French Horn Wearing Size 37 Boots"
The Artwoods
- Decca

"Little Claudie"
Cliff Nobles
- Moon Shot

"All I Do Is Dream About You"
Rick & Al
- Troy

"Oh, Oh, Oh Baby"
The Checkers
- King

"Bye Bye Bird"
The Toggery Five
- Parlophone

"Casting My Spell"
The Measles
- Columbia

"In My Lonely Room"
The Action
- Parlophone

"Ain't Givin' Up Nothing"
Al King
- Kent

"Get On Up"
The Esquires
- Bunky

"Eloise (Hang On In There)"
William Bell
- Stax

"Got To Be A Reason"
Burson Enterprise
- Ru Ro

"High Time"
Paul Jones
- His Master's Voice

"I'm Real"
Don & The Goodtimes
- Jerden

"Pony The Horse"
Cliff Nobles
- Moon Shot

"Love You Baby"
Eddie Parker
- Googa Mooga

"Gotta Whole Lot Of Lovin"
Joe Simon
- Sound Stage 7

"Bend Me Shape Me"
Amen Corner
- Deram

"Talking About You"
The Redcaps
- Decca

"You're Gonna Need Somebody"
Dave Berry
- Decca

"Hamish's Express Relief"
T-Bones
- Columbia

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The suitcase still isn’t empty — this week on On Target, Mod Marty digs deeper into the haul from his trip to England. More fresh finds hit the turntable, each one carrying a bit of the journey in its grooves. The set feels lived-in, full of character, and just a little unpredictable. There’s plenty more to uncover

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The playlist is:

"I'm The Face"
The High Numbers
- Back Door

"Don't You Worry"
Don Gardener & Dee Dee Ford
- Fire

"The Duck Walk"
Carl Spencer
- Wren

"The Dribble (Twist)"
The Magnificents
- Checker

"I Take What I Want"
The Artwoods
- Decca

"You Don't Like It Because You Didn't Think Of It"
Hotlegs
- Fontana

"Land Of A Thousand Dances"
The Action
- Parlophone

"The Cat Walk"
Gerry & Paul and The Soul Emissaries
- Fat Back

"Just To Please You"
The Sharpees
- Stateside

"It's Time To Settle Down"
Gene Chandler
- Checker

"E Too D"
Small Faces
- Decca

"Won't You Give Him (One More Chance)"
T-Bones
- Columbia

"Stop Wasting Your Time"
Unit Four Plus Two
- Decca

"Right Now Right Now"
Al Green
- London

"Soul Street"
Eddie Floyd
- Stax

"Dr Love Power"
Ann Peebles
- London

"Jerk And Twine"
Ernestine Anderson
- Mercury

"I'm A Good Man"
Al "TNT" Braggs
- Action

"Boogaloo In Apartment 41"
Ozzie Torrens
- Boogaloo In Apartment 41 LP

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Mod Marty’s back from England and the crates came home heavier than he left. This week’s On Target mixes fresh wax from the trip with a few road stories that give the records extra weight. Expect sharp cuts, new discoveries, and that travel-worn energy in every spin. He’s back—and he brought the sound with him.

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The playlist is:

"Kiss Me Baby"
Stevie Wonder
- Tamla-Motown

"Jerk Baby Jerk"
Smoky & The Fabulous Blades
- Dore

"Watch Out Mr. Lonely"
Shirley Vaughn
- Double RR

"Good Boy"
Conroy Cannon
- Atlantic

"Queen Of The Go-Go"
Rex Garvin & The Mighty Cravers
- Canterbury

"The Doorbell Rings"
Goodie Wilson
- Titanic

"I Want To Know Right Now"
Carol Slade
- Highland

"Shadow Company"
The Syndicate of Soul (SOS)
- Tunegoody

"Mr. Soul"
Burson Enterprise
- Ru Ro

"Patterns"
Small Faces
- Decca

"You Don't Know It"
The Playhouse
- Steed

"Tired Of Being Lonely"
The Sharpees
- Stateside

"I Like What You're Doing To Me"
Al "TNT" Braggs
- Action

"Betwixt And Between"
The Joe Tex Band
- Dial

"Hound Dog"
Ruby Andrews
- odiac

"Tossin' And Turnin'"
Bunny Sigler
- Epic

"Mia's Boogaloo"
Ozzie Torrens
- Boogaloo In Apartment 41

"Bye Birdie Fly"
The Measles
- Columbia

"Come On Girl"
The Redcaps
- Decca

"Dance Dance"
The Grey Skys
- Midnight Hallucination

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This week’s On Target takes a different path as Mod Marty brings you along on his trip to England. No records, no playlists—just the real experience as it unfolds, from the streets to the stories. It’s a raw, firsthand look at the roots of the culture he lives and breathes. Tune in and travel with him.

This week’s On Target signs off for a short break as Mod Marty packs his bags for the birthplace of Mod itself—England. Before heading across the pond, he leaves you with a final blast of groove-heavy magic to hold you over. Consider it the send-off soundtrack before the adventure begins. The signal may pause for a moment, but the spirit of the sound is heading straight to its roots.


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The playlist is:


"Come Dance With Me"
Saxie Russell
- Ran-Dee

"Sapphire"
Big Danny Oliver
- Tren

"Why Don't You Go Home"
Diane Ward & The Kevin Fingier Collective
- Fingier

"Baby, What's Wrong"
Lonnie Mack
- Barry

"Get It Together"
James Brown & The Famous Flames
- King

"Sorry 'bout Dat"
Syl Johnson
- Quality

"Tonight My Heart Will Be Crying"
Solomon Burke
- Atlantic

"The Beat Goes On"
Tommy Reynolds & The T-Bones
- Liberty

"Sorry She's Mine"
Jimmy Winston
- Decca

"I Need You"
The Kinks
- Pye

"What"
Judy Street
- Stryder

"Sure Is A Lotta Woman"
The Isley Brothers
- Tamla-Motown

"Sweet, Sweet Lovin'"
The Platters
- Musicore

"I'll Be There"
The Gems
- Riverside

"Hold My Hand"
Vernon & Jewell
- Kent

"Moanin'"
Trade Martin
- ABC

"Complaints"
Waterboarding School
- Steer Clear EP

"Smiling Phases"
The Midnight Rebels
- Mr.

"In A Minute Or Two"
Dee & The Yeomen
- Reo

"Midnight"
The Mark Devlin IV
- Sure Shot

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This week on On Target, Mod Marty throws the doors wide open with a wild blend of sounds that refuse to stay in one lane. The set bounces from punchy R&B to buzzing fuzz, drifts through swirling psych, and lands hard on driving Northern soul. It’s restless, electric, and full of sharp turns that keep your ears locked in. Expect a ride—this mix doesn’t stand still.

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The playlist is:

"I Feel Good"
Kip Anderson
- Everlast

"What Is Soul"
Benny Gordon & The Soul Brothers
- RCA-Victor

"Soul Feeling (Parts I and II)"
Eddy 'G' Giles
- Murco

"The Hootch"
The Pixies Three
- Mercury

"Money"
The Allisons
- Tip

"Sally Go Round the Roses"
The Jaynetts
- Tuff

"Boogaloo Up Bord Du Lac"
Brian Redmond & The Sound Box
- Regency

"A Million Grains of Sand"
The Freak Scene
- Columbia

"If Tears Could Speak"
The Page Boys
- Decca

"Baby You Got It"
Frank Dell
- Valise

"You Better Believe Me"
Eskew Reeder
- Cross-Tone

"Hurting All Over"
The Willows
- MGM

"In The Basement"
Etta James & Sugar Pie DeSanto
- Cadet

"R & B Time (Part 1)"
E. Rodney Jones
- Tuff

"Ready, Willing, and Able"
Jimmy Holiday & Clydie King
- Minit

"Hideaway Of Your Love"
Lemonade Charade
- Bell

"You're Lying"
John Woolley & Just Born
- Ronnex

"Garden Of My Mind"
The Mickey Finn
- Munster

"Blow Your Mind"
Sound Experience
- Philly Soulville