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November 10, 2025 6:13 pm  #1


Attn. Doug Thompson: Does This Obscure CHUM Recording Exist Anywhere?

Came across this in the Toronto Star archives from Dec. 22, 1962. Does this "record" or any recording of it still exist? I've never heard of this before, but the paper indicates it sold very well. 

 

November 10, 2025 6:25 pm  #2


Re: Attn. Doug Thompson: Does This Obscure CHUM Recording Exist Anywhere?

Speaking of CHUM, check out this now solved mystery from July 3, 1964. 



And just to show what fierce competitors they were, there's this, from earlier in the year:

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November 10, 2025 11:55 pm  #3


Re: Attn. Doug Thompson: Does This Obscure CHUM Recording Exist Anywhere?

According to The CHUM Chart Book, "The President's Canada Conference" by Garry Ferrier charted for 4 weeks, peaking at #28 on January 7, 1963.

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November 11, 2025 9:29 am  #4


Re: Attn. Doug Thompson: Does This Obscure CHUM Recording Exist Anywhere?

There are copies of the single for sale on eBay and Discogs. Prices range from around $4 to 20 bucks. But amazingly, it's not on the web as an audio clip anywhere that I can find. 

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November 11, 2025 4:03 pm  #5


Re: Attn. Doug Thompson: Does This Obscure CHUM Recording Exist Anywhere?

After digging through my 45's I found it.  But it's not a pristine disc...

 

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November 11, 2025 9:23 pm  #6


Re: Attn. Doug Thompson: Does This Obscure CHUM Recording Exist Anywhere?

I noticed that your picture says Part 1, while the one I posted has Part 2 on the label. So clearly, they split the bit in half.  

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November 11, 2025 10:00 pm  #7


Re: Attn. Doug Thompson: Does This Obscure CHUM Recording Exist Anywhere?

Yes.  The rest is on the flip side.  Obviously  the humour is dated and our younger members  couldn't appreciate it... Like who's Jackie