804 - Simon & Garfunkel, Mamas & Papas, James Brown and more from The '60s!
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In part 2 of our ‘60s series, Christopher and Tom try to choose the ultimate ‘60s all-star band. Christopher puts together a great line-up, but Tom’s choices raise a few eyebrows!            Other highlights this week: Art Garfunkel tells the story behind Simon & Garfunkel’s last (and most contentious) hit, “Bridge Over Troubled Water” The wild history of The Mamas & The Papas – as told by one of the Papas. James Brown describes his music in the most James Brown way Pete Townshend talks about The Who’s breakthrough Stevie Wonder tells the story behind one of his biggest hits of the decade Tommy James describes the chaotic recording session for “Mony Mony” The stories behind Gerry & The Pacemakers greatest songs And we hear from a band who had their biggest hit… AFTER they broke up! 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, Newstalk 1290 London, 610 CKTB St Catharines, CFAX Victoria, AM1150 Kelowna and 91x in Belleville.
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