Connie Francis has passed away at the age of 87.

Here from the archives is an extraordinary interview with Connie and broadcaster Brian Thomas from 1985.  (Recorded at CHUM-FM in Toronto)

Connie talks about her big break (on American Bandstand) and the incredible personal battles she dealt with in her life.  A true survivor.

 

Connie Francis has passed away at the age of 87.
Here from the archives is an extraordinary interview with Connie and broadcaster Brian Thomas from 1985.&nbsp; (Recorded at CHUM-FM in Toronto)
Connie talks about her big break (on American Bandstand) and the incredible personal battles she dealt with in her life.&nbsp; A true survivor.
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Famous Lost Words” unearths the greatest interviews of all time. Hosted by songwriter and legendary MuchMusic Veejay Christopher Ward and longtime CHUM radio producer (and archivist) Tom Jokic, “Famous Lost Words” is a weekly podcast on the iHeartRadio Canada app. It’s a deep dive into the extensive iHeartRadio archives – featuring classic interviews that haven’t been heard since they first aired.

Famous Lost Words&rdquo; unearths the greatest interviews of all time. Hosted by songwriter and legendary MuchMusic Veejay Christopher Ward and longtime CHUM radio producer (and archivist) Tom Jokic, &ldquo;Famous Lost Words&rdquo; is a weekly podcast on the iHeartRadio Canada app. It&rsquo;s a deep dive into the extensive iHeartRadio archives &ndash; featuring classic interviews that haven&rsquo;t been heard since they first aired.

Famous Lost Words

Famous Lost Words” unearths the greatest interviews of all time. Hosted by songwriter and legendary MuchMusic Veejay Christopher Ward and longtime CHUM radio producer (and archivist) Tom Jokic, “Famous Lost Words” is a weekly podcast on the iHeartRadio Canada app. It’s a deep dive into the extensive 1050 CHUM and CHUM-FM archives – featuring classic interviews that haven’t been heard since they first aired.

Famous Lost Words&rdquo; unearths the greatest interviews of all time. Hosted by songwriter and legendary MuchMusic Veejay Christopher Ward and longtime CHUM radio producer (and archivist) Tom Jokic, &ldquo;Famous Lost Words&rdquo; is a weekly podcast on the iHeartRadio Canada app. It&rsquo;s a deep dive into the extensive 1050 CHUM and CHUM-FM archives &ndash; featuring classic interviews that haven&rsquo;t been heard since they first aired.

Connie Francis (1937-2025)

For the Season 11 finale, we present part two of our series on the ‘80s.  We continue in the alt-rock/indie/new wave vein from our last episode – where we featured the likes of U2, The Cult, Bryan Ferry, Fine Young Cannibals and more.

This week, we continue with:
Robert Smith of The Cure in conversation with Christopher. Robert is painfully shy and yet quite revealing and is, in Tom’s words, “downright lovable”.
The B-52s, who remember their early days and the struggle to continue after the death of guitarist Ricky Wilson.
Dave Gahan and Martin Gore from Depeche Mode in a short chat with Christopher.
Peter Garrett and the late Rob Hirst of Midnight Oil talking about being famous in Australia and trying to win over audiences in the Canada and the U.S.
Toronto’s Jane Siberry, who was recently inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, talks about her unique vision for her music – and why she carries around a “very soft bat” to ward off her fans.
Christopher’s interview with Annie Lennox of Eurythmics as she talks about fashion and anti fashion.

Producers note:  The promised interviews with Pet Shop Boys, The Fixx and Thompson Twins will air in Season 12.  We promise. 😉

Famous Lost Words, hosted by Christopher Ward and Tom Jokic, is heard in more than 100 countries worldwide and on radio stations across Canada, including Newstalk 1010 Toronto, CJAD 800 Montreal, 580 CFRA Ottawa, AM 800 CKLW Windsor, 610 CKTB St Catharines, CFAX Victoria and 91x in Belleville.  It is in the Top 20% of worldwide podcasts based on the number of listeners in the first week.

For the Season 11 finale, we present part two of our series on the &lsquo;80s.&nbsp; We continue in the alt-rock/indie/new wave vein from our last episode &ndash; where we featured the likes of U2, The Cult, Bryan Ferry, Fine Young Cannibals and more.
This week, we continue with:
<ul>
<li>Robert Smith of The Cure in conversation with Christopher. Robert is painfully shy and yet quite revealing and is, in Tom&rsquo;s words, &ldquo;downright lovable&rdquo;.</li>
<li>The B-52s, who remember their early days and the struggle to continue after the death of guitarist Ricky Wilson.</li>
<li>Dave Gahan and Martin Gore from Depeche Mode in a short chat with Christopher.</li>
<li>Peter Garrett and the late Rob Hirst of Midnight Oil talking about being famous in Australia and trying to win over audiences in the Canada and the U.S.</li>
<li>Toronto&rsquo;s Jane Siberry, who was recently inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, talks about her unique vision for her music &ndash; and why she carries around a &ldquo;very soft bat&rdquo; to ward off her fans.</li>
<li>Christopher&rsquo;s interview with Annie Lennox of Eurythmics as she talks about fashion and anti fashion.</li>
</ul>
Producers note:&nbsp; The promised interviews with Pet Shop Boys, The Fixx and Thompson Twins will air in Season 12.&nbsp; We promise. 😉
Famous Lost Words, hosted by Christopher Ward and Tom Jokic, is heard in more than 100 countries worldwide and on radio stations across Canada, including Newstalk 1010 Toronto, CJAD 800 Montreal, 580 CFRA Ottawa, AM 800 CKLW Windsor, 610 CKTB St Catharines, CFAX Victoria and 91x in Belleville.&nbsp; It is in the Top 20% of worldwide podcasts based on the number of listeners in the first week.

1110 - The Cure, B-52s, Eurythmics, Depeche Mode and more from the '80s!

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          We start by talking about “songs that are factually incorrect”, with artists like U2, Alanis, Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Toto, ABBA and Pitbull being taken to task.  Christopher and Tom have a ton of fun ranting about these “egregious” errors.

          Speaking of U2, we feature at 1985 interview with bassist Adam Clayton as he and his mates come to grips with the growing popularity of the band.  Adam talks about playing for screaming fans (not ideal) and comparisons between U2 and Bruce Springsteen.

          The remainder of the episode includes other artists from the ‘80s.  Some highlights:
Ian Astbury of The Cult talks about spending five years of his youth in Canada – and how he didn’t much care for it.
Brian Ferry of Roxy Music discusses the importance of solo work
Roland Gift talks about Fine Young Cannibals and his acting career
Montreal’s The Box discuss marrying politics and music
And we try to find at least ONE interesting moment in what could be the most boring interview in our archives…

Famous Lost Words, hosted by Christopher Ward and Tom Jokic, is heard in more than 100 countries worldwide and on radio stations across Canada, including Newstalk 1010 Toronto, CJAD 800 Montreal, 580 CFRA Ottawa, AM 800 CKLW Windsor, 610 CKTB St Catharines, CFAX Victoria and 91x in Belleville.  It is in the Top 20% of worldwide podcasts based on the number of listeners in the first week.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We start by talking about &ldquo;songs that are factually incorrect&rdquo;, with artists like U2, Alanis, Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Toto, ABBA and Pitbull being taken to task.&nbsp; Christopher and Tom have a ton of fun ranting about these &ldquo;egregious&rdquo; errors.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Speaking of U2, we feature at 1985 interview with bassist Adam Clayton as he and his mates come to grips with the growing popularity of the band.&nbsp; Adam talks about playing for screaming fans (not ideal) and comparisons between U2 and Bruce Springsteen.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The remainder of the episode includes other artists from the &lsquo;80s.&nbsp; Some highlights:
<ul>
<li>Ian Astbury of The Cult talks about spending five years of his youth in Canada &ndash; and how he didn&rsquo;t much care for it.</li>
<li>Brian Ferry of Roxy Music discusses the importance of solo work</li>
<li>Roland Gift talks about Fine Young Cannibals and his acting career</li>
<li>Montreal&rsquo;s The Box discuss marrying politics and music</li>
<li>And we try to find at least ONE interesting moment in what could be the most boring interview in our archives&hellip;</li>
</ul>
Famous Lost Words, hosted by Christopher Ward and Tom Jokic, is heard in more than 100 countries worldwide and on radio stations across Canada, including Newstalk 1010 Toronto, CJAD 800 Montreal, 580 CFRA Ottawa, AM 800 CKLW Windsor, 610 CKTB St Catharines, CFAX Victoria and 91x in Belleville.&nbsp; It is in the Top 20% of worldwide podcasts based on the number of listeners in the first week.

1109 - U2, The Cult, Fine Young Cannibals and Songs That Are Factually Incorrect!

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  Have you ever heard a song and thought it was by a completely different artist?  Christopher thought that a Beatles song was actually Bob Dylan, Tom thought “Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress” was by CCR, and both thought that some of the early America songs were actually Neil Young.

          Speaking of America, we’ll feature some clips from them from their ‘70s heyday this week.  And we’ll also talk about how one of their best songs contains some of their worst lyrics.

          But before we get to that, we have some incredible interview moments with the legendary Carole King as she reflects on her early career – when she was a teen mom crafting some of the most memorable songs of the early sixties – and then to her breakout as a solo artist in the ‘70s. 

          And speaking of legends, we have some amazing clips of Buddy Holly in conversation with a couple of important broadcasters.  These clips are so wonderful and yet so tragic in hindsight.  And we’ll close out that segment with Buddy Holly Cool song facts.

          And we end the show with a guy with one of the most successful Canadians ever, who does not lack for self confidence.  It’s Paul Anka from about 20 years ago looking back at his career.  Included in that is his love for his home country, who he doesn’t believe always treated him well.  It’s an epic interview with a classic Canadian artist.

      Famous Lost Words, hosted by Christopher Ward and Tom Jokic, is heard in more than 100 countries worldwide and on radio stations across Canada, including Newstalk 1010 Toronto, CJAD 800 Montreal, 580 CFRA Ottawa, AM 800 CKLW Windsor, 610 CKTB St Catharines, CFAX Victoria and 91x in Belleville.  It is in the Top 20% of worldwide podcasts based on the number of listeners in the first week.

&nbsp; Have you ever heard a song and thought it was by a completely different artist?&nbsp; Christopher thought that a Beatles song was actually Bob Dylan, Tom thought &ldquo;Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress&rdquo; was by CCR, and both thought that some of the early America songs were actually Neil Young.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Speaking of America, we&rsquo;ll feature some clips from them from their &lsquo;70s heyday this week.&nbsp; And we&rsquo;ll also talk about how one of their best songs contains some of their worst lyrics.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; But before we get to that, we have some incredible interview moments with the legendary Carole King as she reflects on her early career &ndash; when she was a teen mom crafting some of the most memorable songs of the early sixties &ndash; and then to her breakout as a solo artist in the &lsquo;70s.&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; And speaking of legends, we have some amazing clips of Buddy Holly in conversation with a couple of important broadcasters.&nbsp; These clips are so wonderful and yet so tragic in hindsight.&nbsp; And we&rsquo;ll close out that segment with Buddy Holly Cool song facts.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; And we end the show with a guy with one of the most successful Canadians ever, who does not lack for self confidence.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s Paul Anka from about 20 years ago looking back at his career.&nbsp; Included in that is his love for his home country, who he doesn&rsquo;t believe always treated him well.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s an epic interview with a classic Canadian artist.
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Famous Lost Words, hosted by Christopher Ward and Tom Jokic, is heard in more than 100 countries worldwide and on radio stations across Canada, including Newstalk 1010 Toronto, CJAD 800 Montreal, 580 CFRA Ottawa, AM 800 CKLW Windsor, 610 CKTB St Catharines, CFAX Victoria and 91x in Belleville.&nbsp; It is in the Top 20% of worldwide podcasts based on the number of listeners in the first week.

Connie Francis (1937-2025)

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