Jeff Lawrence Top 1510 Countdown

WMEX Boston’s Jeff Lawrence brings his signature passion for classic hits to the Top 1510 Countdown, spotlighting the biggest and most-loved tracks from the WMEX playlist as well as all the fun of the 60's and 70's! Tune in every weekend at 9am and 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday at WMEXBOSTON.COM as Jeff Lawrence counts down the songs that define the soundtrack of your life!

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Look back to 2-15-1963 on WMEX Boston

Monday, February 16, 2026

1 hour 52 minutes

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.Listen at wmexbo...

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Look back to 1966 on WMEX Boston

Thursday, February 12, 2026

1 hour 52 minutes

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 ...

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Look back to 1962 on WMEX Boston

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

1 hour 53 minutes

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 ...

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Look back to 1974 on WMEX Boston

Monday, January 26, 2026

1 hour 52 minutes

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

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Look back to 1973 on WMEX Boston

Monday, January 19, 2026

1 hour 53 minutes

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.

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