Travel back to February 1965 as WMEX delivers another exciting Top 40 survey during a year when British Invasion hits, Motown grooves, and homegrown rock & roll shared the spotlight. This week’s countdown features favorites like Jewel Akens’ “The Birds and the Bees,” The Kingsmen’s “The Jolly Green Giant,” Gary Lewis & The Playboys’ “This Diamond Ring,” and Petula Clark’s “The Boy From New York City.” You’ll also hear the unmistakable sounds of Herman’s Hermits, The Zombies, The Dave Clark Five, and Roy Orbison, capturing a moment when pop music was evolving at lightning speed. Relive the energy, the memories, and the magic of mid-60s Top 40 radio on Boston’s legendary WMEX Boston.

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Step back to February 1963 as this WMEX countdown captures the sound of early-60s pop just before the British Invasion changed everything. This week’s survey features chart-toppers like The 4 Seasons’ “Walk Like a Man,” Roy Orbison’s dreamy “In Dreams,” and Skeeter Davis’ unforgettable “The End of the World,” alongside favorites from Dion, Paul & Paula, and Johnny Mathis. From heartfelt ballads and bossa nova rhythms to upbeat rock & roll and teen idols, this episode recreates the excitement of Boston’s Top 40 radio exactly as listeners heard it on the legendary WMEX Boston.

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Turn the dial back to February 1966 as this week’s WMEX countdown captures the excitement of a changing pop music landscape. Hear the biggest hits climbing the charts, including Lou Christie’s soaring “Lightning Strikes,” the British Invasion energy of Herman’s Hermits and The Beatles, Motown favorites from The Supremes and The Marvelettes, plus the unmistakable sound of Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’.” From garage rock and sunshine pop to soulful ballads and radio-ready classics, this episode recreates the fast-moving WMEX survey exactly as listeners heard it during one of the most vibrant eras in Top 40 radio. Relive the countdown, the memories, and the magic of Boston’s legendary WMEX Boston. 📻🎶

Listen at wmexboston.com and on the free app “WMEX Boston” on all platforms—anytime, anywhere, always free—only on WMEX Boston.