Look back to 2-21-1965 on WMEX Boston

Jeff Lawrence Top 1510 Countdown

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 1 hour 52 minutes

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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