Famous Lost Words

This week: an amazing interview with John Lennon  &  Yoko Ono from the mid ‘70s. John talks about his rivalry with Paul McCartney , why he recorded “Happy Christmas (War Is Over)” and who REALLY deserved a songwriting credit on “Imagine”.         When Joe Walsh talked to us in 1978, he was not only a very successful sol...

 We have incredible interviews with Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac from about 40 years ago. Stevie talks about everything from her wardrobe to her songwriting... and reveals something very personal about herself.  And Tom talks about the time they sent a Fake Fleetwood Mac out on tour!      Plus, we have Christopher's fantastic intervi...

This week: We’ve got a phenomenal in 1991 interview with REM , just as “Losing My Religion” was turning them into global superstars.   Michael Stipe and the band talk about success, the media and which album nearly broke the band apart.   Plus, in a brand new interview, Tom chats with one of his idols, Kim Mitchell of Max Webster !  Kim talks about his past hi...

This week: As “Bohemian Rhapsody” battles it out at The Oscars, we feature a 1980 interview with Queen – who talk about the release of “The Game” (their first album with synthesizers) and the success of the brand new single “Another One Bites The Dust”.           We also have a very early interview with Maroon 5...

This week: a great interview with Angus Young of AC/DC from 1983.  Angus talks about everything from his schoolboy image to the departure of drummer Phil Rudd. Christopher and Tom discuss the worst interviews they’ve ever been a part of – including audio evidence of one very bad moment. Music legend Steve Winwood talks about every phase of his incredible career.   Plus the la...

This week:  a fantastic interview with Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora from 2000 - 13 years before their falling out.      We have Joan Jett just as she was about to become the breakout star of 1981.      Christopher's in-depth interview with Neil Finn (Crowded House, Fleetwood Mac) is the hidden gem this week. Have a listen!  And Motown songwriting legend Lamont Dozier talks about the early days of...

This week: a great 1981 interview w Bryan Adams - talking about the dance hit that got him started (but he'd rather forget) and working with Loverboy & Lou Gramm. Also, classic interview clips with cranky, cantankerous Joe Jackson - and the results are pure entertainment. Plus - legendary Canadian broadcaster (and recently retired CHUM jock) Roger Ashby tells us some of the most hilarious stories...

it's our Awesome Eighties Edition!  Hear Duran Duran just as they are about to break out with the new album "Rio", OMD talk about the WORST videos they ever made, Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles talks about recording the Prince song "Manic Monday", George Michael explains about how wonderfully cheesy the music of Wham was and Martha & The Muffins tell us where the heck "Echo Beach" is!  Plus Tom & Ch...

We kick off Season 3 with the The Beatles! Lennon & McCartney talk songwriting. George talks about meeting Ringo for the first time. And John talks about those crazy “Paul Is Dead” rumours. And we have some hilarious (and somewhat shocking) audio of a different type of mania... from the day in 1976 that the Bay City Rollers came to one Canadian city and just about turned it upside down. Plus Cool...

Season 2 finale - A great 1983 chat with David Bowie. To help us out, we brought in Laurie Brown, Christopher's former MuchMusic colleague, who had a great relationship with Bowie himself. Also, Depeche Mode from 2005 as they talk about their early days and their devoted Canadian fans. And Christopher & Tom argue about whether or not to feature the legendary but largely unknown Graham Parker on th...

This week, an early-career interview with one of the biggest stars of the decade, Bruno Mars. Tom & Christopher debate whether Bruno is an “artist” or “just an entertainer”.    Tom stumbles across a classic interview with Van Morrison, who talks about creating classics like “Domino” and “Brown Eyed Girl”.    And an entertaining 1996 chat with Phil Collins just as he is leaving Genesis. Phil is hap...

John Mellencamp is featured in two interviews from the late '90s. Far removed from his early '80s brashness, John is more chilled out and thankful for his enduring career. Also: a great 2004 chat with kd lang. Tom & Christopher share their not-so-great interview experiences with kd. Plus: "Songs We Hate To Love" - a hilarious debate about some of the worst songs ever that still hold a special plac...

This week - a fascinating 1978 interview with Bruce Springsteen, who talks about dealing with the “Born To Run” media hype, being called “The Boss” and the first time he met Clarence Clemons.  Plus, an entertaining early-career interview with Nelly Furtado, just as she was releasing her debut album.  Also, a brand new chat with Montreal music legend Andy Kim about his 50 year career - from writing...

A late '70s interview with Rod Stewart, who talks trash about The Stones, Jeff Beck, The Faces and more, while dealing with the backlash of his glam years. It’s a funny, reflective and sometimes profane chat! We also talk to Alannah Myles in 1990 (“Black Velvet” and “Love Is”). Christopher recalls his time with Alannah, as her boyfriend, her writing partner and her advocate. And he regales us with...

This week – a 2000 interview with the Backstreet Boys – at the peak of their career. Plus, Tom & Christopher try to outdo each other with their best Backstreet Boys story – Christopher wins by a mile! Also, rare mid ‘70s interview with Walter Becker & Donald Fagen of Steely Dan.  And we feature a new interview with Canadian artist Marc Jordan, who worked with Steely Dan (and Toto) when he started...

This week: Christopher’s incredible 1989 interview with Neil Young. For a guy who doesn’t love talking to the media, Neil tells us everything - from his songwriting method to why he’s not a good friend. He even shows his sense of humour! A can’t-miss interview. Speaking of Canadian icons, we talk to the guy who wrote the definitive Gordon Lightfoot biography. Nicholas Jenni...

The Super Seventies Show with interviews from Donna Summer, Styx, Kiki Dee, The Captain & Tennille.  (As Toni Tennille vainly tries to justify recording "Muskrat Love"!)    Tom has a brand new interview with "I Will Survive" singer Gloria Gaynor, who is shocked when we play her an interview that we did with her 40 years ago! Christopher talks about his amazing personal...

This week: a great chat with Bob Seger from 1976 as he was about to hit superstardom. Bob talks about his working class fans and being "bigger than The Beatles" in Detroit. Montreal's April Wine were involved in one of the greatest secret concerts in rock history in 1977, when they opened for "The Cockroaches" at Toronto's El Mocambo. It turned out to be The Rolling Stones. Hear that incredible st...

We hit the motherlode!  We found some classic Bob Dylan interview clips deep inside the vaults (unlabelled & undated).  These clips are as elusive and confounding as Dylan himself – but amazing nonetheless!   And for something COMPLETELY different – we also feature great chatss with Howard Jones (looking back on his biggest hits) and Devo – who successfull...

This week: a fascinating in-depth chat between Tom and Don Henley from 2000. Henley talks about: the impact of Elvis how The Beatles saved his life Fighting for artist rights Living the excess of the ‘70s Playing his biggest hits even when he’s tired of them Plus, we feature an amazing interview with Sarah McLachlan from 1997 at the absolute peak of her career – talking about her...

In one of Christopher's most notorious interviews, George Harrison talks about The Beatles, his solo work and much more!  But things get VERY interesting when Harrison takes a well-aimed shot at Paul McCartney.  Plus, a great chat with Rolling Stone bassist Bill Wyman from the '80s that reveal a great deal about the World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band!

An incredibly rowdy interview from Pink in 2003 and we discuss how she grew into one of the best performers around today.  We go back 40 years for a surprising interview with Olivia Newton-John as she talks about challenges in her career.  She also talks about the new movie she had just finished shooting... "Grease".  We remember The Queen Of Soul with a revealing clip of Aretha Franklin from the...

Episode 202 - An early '70s interview with Tina Turner talking about working with her infamous ex-husband Ike Turner.  Plus a great conversation with 19-year-old Andy Gibb - as he was topping the charts. On "When Rock Stars Attack" - Paul McCartney throws some shade at George and Ringo. And "Cool Song Facts - The Beatles Edition", Tom comes up with the weirdest true fact about The Fab Four ever! F...

This week on Famous Lost Words, we kick off Season 2 with a fun-filled, hilarious interview with COLDPLAY from 2005. We also hear the incredible story of how a threat on his life forced PETER GABRIEL to do a Genesis reunion in the early ‘80s. And we feature a great chat with Melissa Etheridge, who surprisingly reveals her French Canadian roots! And of course, we end the show with “The Wisdom Of Da...

This week we're featuring some of our favourite moments from our earliest shows, including: - Janet Jackson talking about the infamous Super Bowl     - David Bowie talks about the one thing that would destroy his art - Paul McCartney reveals a little-known controversy about "Hey Jude" - Elvis Costello on what Led Zeppelin's music means to him - What Robert Plant REALLY thinks of "Stairway To Heave...