TheLex

In remberance of Brian Wilson, and in recognition of what would have been his 83rd birthday on June 20, 2025, I assembled an hour long playlist of some of my favorite Beach Boy tunes.  Enjoy everyone, and keep on listening to TheLex.FM

OK. OK.  I finally got around to putting together a new podcast.  This one is about 90 minutes long.  I forgot how much fun it is to do a little announcing between the tunes.  So -- who knows? -- maybe I'll do some more in the near future. In the meantime, enjoy the podcast, enjoy my 24/7 stream (TheLex.us), and feel free to drop me a note with comments, suggestions, and requests. Enjoy!

Here's another 90 minutes of programming recoreded from TheLex.us.

Even though I've been streaming my oldies show 24/7 for nearly a year now (at www.TheLex.us), I know there are a few folks out there still listening to the hour long shows I produced previously on the podcast webpage.  In hopes of keeping these listeners happy, I am going to again try to put two or three 90 minute recordings of the stream feed on the podcast page each month.  For those of you that listen to both the stream and the podcasts, you can now access the podcast webpage directly from www.podcast.TheLex.us. Drop me a note with comments and requests at [email protected]. Seeya

After a two week hiatus, the streaming version of TheLex -- my continuously running rock & roll internet station -- is back up.  Check it out at TheLex -- Reloaded.  And for those times when you are away from the internet, take along three hours of hits by downloading a sampling recorded directly off the internet station.  If you have some songs you don't think are on my playlist, drop me a line with some suggestions at [email protected]. Until next time...

Hey, folks.  I know its been quite a while since I published a new show.  I guess I got a little distracted with life -- or something.  Anyway, I recently started playing around with creating a full time, streaming oldies service.  I've assembled an initial collection of over 2,100 of my favorite tunes -- 50s and 60s oldies, classic rock, ballads, and a fewer newer songs.  I have a show running 24/7 on my desktop, but, I'm still working out the kinks in the automation and audio chains, and I haven't figured out exactly how to publish the stream.  While I'm working on those issues, I figured I'd publish a 3 hour sample of what the new, automated Lex will sound like.  I'll try to post new segments every couple of weeks until I get the stream up and running. Enjoy!

In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine poled a select group of 172 musicians, critics and industry figures to compile the 500 greatest songs of all time.  Not all of these songs were hit singles, and a high percentage were released in the 50s, 60s and 70s.  I have collected the top 100 songs from this list, and in this program, songs 100-76 are played.  The remaining 75 songs will be published in three upcoming programs.  Enjoy!

Labor Day:  The traditional end of summer; and the start of school.  Those first few days and weeks of schools were always fun; old friends, new friends, football games; and, lots of great music.  I worked my way through the 60s and came up with some great "Back to School" musical memories.  Enjoy!

Its still summer, and I'm still enjoying listening my favorite summer oldies.  Here's another batch.  I'm afraid the program runs more than an hour and a half, though.  I just couldn't stop.  Enjoy!!

Did you miss me?!  We cruised the Mediterranean during much of June.  Great time and great weather.  But, it was sure nice getting home.  Roaming around out in the sun reminded me of tons of summertime hits, and I just had to compile a bunch of my favorites once I finally got back home.  Here's the result.  See if this show doesn't remind you of how great it was to have a summer vacation from school!BTW:  I'm really sorry about the glitch in the last show.  I was shocked to see only a minute thirty was posted on the server.  The problem has been corrected, so, if you haven't checked out the Top 50 Hits of the '50s yet, get on it!

Man!  I sure had fun compiling these two episodes.  Hope you enjoy 'em as much as I did.  Here's the Top 25 Hits of the 50s.  Dig it!

I've had the good fortune to add several "new" oldies to my record collection recently.  Many of these songs are from the dawn of rock, and I thought this might be a good time to create my own, personal, Top 50 Hits of the '50s.  These selections have some grounding in reality, but they were made by me, for me.  No whining!  Here's Volume 1:  Songs 50 thru 26.

One hundred and fifty years after the War of 1812 ended, the British again invaded the USA.  This time it was an army of musicians, and they captured the country's rock and roll heart.  I know America invented Rock 'n Roll, along with Soul, Doo Wop, Rock-a-billy and Beach Music.  But the folks from England had a great sound.  Take a listen.  I know you'll remember most of 'em.

Even though I still think '66 had the best music of the decade, 1965 was rockin'!  I tried pulling together 20 tunes from that year, but I couldn't stop until I had assembled 31 songs; and I wouldn't have stopped there except for server limits.  Enjoy this one, gang.

I was in college during the late 60s and enjoyed the introduction of, what was called at the time as, "psychedelic" music into main stream rock 'n roll.  But, just because a band was "heavy" didn't mean it wouldn't be a one hit wonder.  Iron Butterfly's In-A-Godda-Da-Vida was the first album ever to hit Platinum status.  But two years later, the band was on a downward spiral and played a few songs at my fraternity party at the Holiday Inn at which the band was staying.  The tunes themselves were terrific; and lots of popular songs were not Heavy.  Here's a collection of some of my favorites from that era.  Enjoy!

I graduated from college in '72 and finally made it to California in 1974.  It sure wasn't quite the way I had imagined it:  The water was cold, as were the summers -- altho I did manage to go surfing once in December.  That was sweet.  But the music -- Fantastic.  Here's a collection of mid 70s tunes I created last week that I figured you folks would like.  Enjoy!

Man!!  There were sure a lot of great songs in the '60s.  I can't begin to play even a small portion of them in an hour long program.  I just gotta keep trying.  Here's volume 2.  Enjoy!

1963 to 1967:  My high school years.  With a couple of notable exceptions, it wasn't the best time of my life.  But the music  -- it was outta  sight!!  I'm assembling a few hours of my favorite tunes from that era.  Here's volume 1.  Enjoy!

1963:  year 1 BB (before Beatles).  California music; the Polish prince.  Great tunes and great memories.  Here's a few of my favorites from that year.  Enjoy!

My pal Chip graduated from high school in 1960.  He started playing the guitar then and loves that old time rock and roll.  When Diane and I go out dancing with Chip and his wife, he and I love to see who is smarter on 50's music trivia.  I figured an hour's worth of tunes from Chip's high school years might be fun for him -- and everyone.  Enjoy!

Diane and I saw one of the touring Beatlemania shows a couple of weeks ago, and, ever since, I've been listening to Beatles songs while driving around the Island.  I figured:  If I love this music, maybe some of my tens of listeners will too,  So, here is an hour's worth of some of my favorite Beatles songs.  Enjoy!

Tom Jones, Cream, The Monkees, The Doors, The Beatles:  1968 -- what a great year for music.  Here's a hour's worth of some great tunes -- and great memories -- from 1968.  Enjoy! 

Are your shoes on fire yet?!  I love listening to these dance tunes, even when I'm driving in the car.  Dig out the Cokes and potato chips, put these two programs on the stereo and Rock 'n Roll!

Dig out your saddle shoes and poodle skirts -- we're gonna do some DANCIN'!  Diane and I have collaborated on two hours of great dance music from the 50s and 60s.  This is part 1.  We'll get part 2 on very soon.  Lets Go!!

Diane is an afficionado of all musical genres.  But, she came of age in the early '70s, so hits from that era have a special place in her heart.  This podcast is especially for her, but I'm sure there are lots of listeners that will really like hearing some '70s tunes!

Carolina Beach Music:  So fine, how could it be wrong?  From the dance clubs in Virginia Beach and along the Carolina coast, beach music has enjoyed a huge following.  I love it; and, I'll do a "Volume 2" if I get any positive feedback.Enjoy

As a way of fueling individuals' memories, I've thought it would be fun to create a series of time piece, rock and roll snapshot podcasts. This first entry focuses on the top 40 hits of summertime 1966 -- an era which I think had some of the best music ever.  Enjoy!

This podcast is a slightly extended edition of "TheLex":  its nearly 80 minutes long.  I just started spinning tunes, and I couldn't stop.  Here are some more of my favorite Top 40 hits from the 1960's.  Enjoy, Gang!

My friend Al came of age in the late 50's, and he loves that old time rock 'n roll -- especially Buddy Holly and some of the gang out of Sun Records.  But, being a renaissance man, he also digs California beach songs.  So, here's an hour of some of Al's faves.  Sit back and dig it!

Here is the second installment of TheLex -- great music from 40 (+/-) years ago.  This podcast focuses on hits of 1962.  Please send any comments to [email protected]

Thanks for stopping by.  I'm Lex and I have created a musical podcast service called:  "TheLex".  Every week or two, I'll be posting an hour show featuring my favorite tunes from the '50s, '60s and '70s.  Grab a subscription and relive those great days of Rock 'n' Roll!  This initial podcast features songs from the early '60s.  Enjoy!!