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. 📻🎶

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Step back to 1962, when rock & roll and teen pop ruled the radio and every song felt brand new. This countdown episode recreates the sound of the year using the original WMEX playlist, featuring chart favorites like “The Twist,” “The Wanderer,” “Duke of Earl,” “Twist Around the Clock,” and “Crying in the Rain.” From doo-wop harmonies and dance crazes to heartfelt ballads and early rock anthems, this show captures the energy of a time when transistor radios were everywhere and the hits came fast and loud. Relive the music that filled Boston’s airwaves and defined a generation, only on WMEX Boston. 📻🎶

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Travel back to 1974, when the charts were bursting with unforgettable melodies, smooth soul, arena rock, and the rising pulse of disco. This countdown episode captures the sound of a year that defined a generation—counting down the biggest hits that filled the airwaves, jukeboxes, and turntables across America. Relive the songs, the memories, and the moments that made 1974 a standout year in music history.

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Step back into 1973, a year when the radio ruled, vinyl spun nonstop, and the charts were packed with unforgettable hits. This special countdown episode recreates the sound and spirit of the era—counting down the biggest songs lighting up the airwaves at the height of rock, soul, pop, and early disco. From smooth harmonies to foot-stomping anthems, relive the music that filled cars, kitchens, and dance floors, and rediscover why 1973 remains one of the most iconic years in music history.