The Story of Life: A First Book about Evolution

"The Story of Life: A First Book about Evolution" is a captivating non-fiction children's book that introduces young readers to the fascinating journey of evolution. Authored by the esteemed Catherine Barr and Steve Williams, and beautifully illustrated by Amy Husband, this engaging narrative explores the origins and development of life on Earth. Through vibrant visuals and accessible language, the book delves into key evolutionary concepts, making complex ideas understandable for curious minds. Perfect for budding scientists, this educational treasure encourages a sense of wonder about the natural world and our place within it, fostering a lifelong love for learning.

“Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds / Here, There And Everywhere”

Introduction by Piers Hemmingsen

Best-of-Luck Message from DJ John Donabie

CHUM Radio Special “Beatlemania!” DJ Brian Skinner introduces Beatles Official Ontario Fan Club President Trudy Medcalf.

CHUM promo clip for the new Paunch and Trudy Show … starts with DO YOU LIKE THE BEATLES?

CHUM Promo Clip for Contest to Win Beatles Concert Tickets & BOAC Flight to England to See Premiere of a Hard Day’s Night.

CHUM’s Bob Laine mentions increased transmitting power. CHUM promo clip for Labour Day is Beatle Day on CHUM.

Boris Spremo, photographer, talks about taking pictures and 8 mm colour film of The Beatles in Toronto.

CHUM highlights of Beatles press conference the day before. Mike Darow opens and then Bob McAdorey narrates.

Lord Tim Hudson (CKGM) interviews John Lennon at the Montreal press conference about his new book.

CHUM newsman Bill Drylie reports on the Beatles concert in Toronto and mentions the Beatles Montreal concert as well as Hurricane Dora.

CHUM promo clip for the Beatles fan club. Trudy Medcalf tells listeners how to join the Official Beatles Fan Club. Circa Sept. 1964

The Pierre Berton TV Show. Mr. Berton interviews Mick Jagger at the new Europa Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London W1, England.

Toronto concert promoter John Brower tells his own unique story about meeting The Beatles at Upper Canada College on August 17, 1965.

Sounds Incorporated perform In The Hall Of The Mountain King as warm-up for the Beatles concert. Emcee Jay Nelson speaks to the audience.

Excerpts from The Beatles’ Press Conference held in the Hot Stove Lounge at Maple Leaf Gardens on August 17, 1965

John Rowlands, photographer, talks about meeting the Beatles in Toronto and taking their pictures for Capitol Records in 1965 and 1966.

Juan Rodriguez, Pop columnist for The Montreal Gazette, speaks about the Rubber Soul Lp. A rainy night in Montreal … Jazz and Pop

CHUM Hit Picker Hotline. WE CAN WORK IT OUT is “Phone Favourite Number Two”. CHUM DJ is Bob McAdorey.

The Action Set (CBC) hosted by Alan Maitland. Nancy Bacal interviews George Harrison and John Lennon in London on March 25, 1966.

CHUM Hit Line. Brief introduction to Nowhere Man which is at number 1 on CHUM

Capitol of Canada’s Paul White talks about The Beatles’ Yesterday And Today “butcher cover” recall by Capitol Records USA in June 1966.

David Barlow presents “The Mortier Dance Hall Organ.” “Waltz Of The Flowers” possible source for Mr. Kite’s swirling organ the following year.

CHUM DJ Jay Nelson promo clip. “Jungle” Jay Nelson Emcee’d The Beatles’ concerts in Toronto in 1964, 1965 and 1966.

Excerpts from The Beatles’ press conference held in the Hot Stove Lounge at Maple Leaf Gardens on August 17, 1966.

Piers Hemmingsen interviews film director Richard Lester about John Lennon’s role in “How I Won The War.”

CA-NA-DA song written by Bobby Gimby. Performed by The Young Canada Singers for Canada’s Centennial Year 1967. Now we are 20 million!

CBC Radio program “How The Beatles Changed The World.” A school choir sings Yellow Submarine. Leonard Cohen and Peter Gzowski speak.

Gilles Gougeon, CBC Radio Canada, talks about the North American premiere of Sgt. Pepper at the Youth Pavilion at Expo 67 on June 1, 1967.

The Action Set (CBC) hosted by Alan Maitland. Excerpt from the Sgt. Pepper radio special. Tara McCarthy interviews George Martin in London.

Don Norman of “Don Norman & The Other Four” talks about playing songs from the Sgt. Pepper LP at Camp Fortune on August 13, 1967.

The Permissive Society (CBC TV News Magazine). Michael Maclear interviews Yoko Ono in London about her “Bottoms” film, Film No. 4.

Phil Pendry worked as a freelance photographer for CBC in London in the 1960s. Here Phil talks about making the Bottoms film with Yoko Ono.

Paul Saltzman talks about working at the CBC, the National Film Board and meeting The Beatles at Rishikesh in India in February 1968.

Glenn Gould talks with John McClure about Folk Rock, Petula Clark and The Beatles (excerpt from 1968 Columbia LP “Concert Dropout”).

Ritchie Yorke talks about arriving in Canada, “getting going” with The Telegram and The Globe And Mail, and meeting John Lennon.

CHUM-FM clip recorded by Hugh Curry in London, England. Paul McCartney would like to say “Something” about CHUM-FM. Circa 1968

CHUM-FM clip recorded by Hugh Curry in London, England. Paul McCartney says “We hardly ever listen to CHUM-FM …” Circa 1968

The Way It Is (CBC TV). Host is Patrick Watson. “Apple Is Ailing.” George Harrison speaks to CBC’s Carl Charlson at the Apple offices.

CHUM DJ Hal Weaver introduces “CHUM Charger” ... “Give Peace A Chance” … and provides his own commentary at the end.

John and Yoko, Derek Taylor and Ritchie Yorke chat about the Hugh Curry and John Brower phone calls about the Toronto Rock And Roll Revival.

CFOX Montreal program “Is Paul McCartney DEAD ?” DJ Roger Scott calls Tom Smith in London to verify. Circa Oct. 1969

CBC TV interview with John and Yoko at Ronnie Hawkins' home in Mississauga. “We were out skidooing this morning.”

CBC TV interview with John and Yoko at Ronnie Hawkins' home in Mississauga. What PEACE means to John and Yoko.

CBC TV interview with John and Yoko at Ronnie Hawkins' home in Mississauga. Christmas and the poster campaign. Christmas message - PEACE.

Weekend (CBC TV). Host is Lloyd Robertson. John Lennon does the intro, “Hi, I’m John Lennon. This is PEACE Weekend.”

John Brower talks about John and Yoko shopping at Le Chateau and eating at Harvey's on Yonge Street, which took place on December 21, 1969.

Ritchie Yorke talks about the meeting between John and Yoko and Canada’s Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. The date was December 23, 1969.

The World At Six (CBC Radio). News report on the meeting between John and Yoko and PM Trudeau. The CBC reporter is Peter Lux.

Tim Wilson talks about interviewing John and Yoko on February 4, 1970 in Islington, London for CBC Winnipeg news.

CHUM-FM program “A Night In The Life” hosted by DJ David Pritchard. Excerpts. George Harrison on poor unpopular Beatles. Circa May 1970

CHUM promo clip for “The Story of The Beatles” which runs again for 4 nights starting Monday, January 11, 1971.

Doug Thompson talks about the making of “The Story Of The Beatles” 12-hour documentary, first aired on CHUM in November 1970.

Q107 FM Toronto news report on the murder of John Lennon in New York City.

Er, Can We Please Have A Bonus Track? DJ Brian Matthew mentions Piers’ request for Day Tripper on BBC Radio 2 “Sounds Of The Sixties” (January 29, 2005)

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