Look back to 2-15-1963 on WMEX Boston

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