The Best of CHOM 97 7
The best moments from CHOM 97 7's broadcast day.
Episodes
Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers came to Morin Heights, in the Laurentians, to do some skiing and to record their fifth album. It would become the most successful of their career, reaching number one on record charts around the world. But it would also prove to be their last. Randy Renaud revisits the story behind its creation and the tensions that pulled the band apart on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.&nbs...
Fun Facts to bring to the BBQ, so that you don't have to say, "hot enough for ya?"
Bilal is suiting up for this Sunday's 16th annual GOAL MTL Tournament to help raise funds for local sports programs and wants to know if you're cheering on Team Canada or an international team of your ancestral origins in the FIFA World Cup? LET'S GO CANADA!!
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg just announced they are rebooting a Canadian TV classic in “The Littlest Hobo” - Bilal asked you which old TV show you would like to see remade today? Montrealers get nostalgic with some clever ideas for reboots!
What are you not afraid to admit?
One song.. to change it all! The power of music and a moment in time was recalled by so many Montrealers who shared the story behind the rock song that changed their life. What's your story?
Comedian Tom Green joins CHOM 97 7's Jay Michaels to discuss moving back to Canada from Los Angeles, guests on his new Crave series, The Tom Green Farm, and his favourite Montreal sandwich.
With Father's Day coming up, an online poll that asked for an updated list of which bands qualify as "Dad Rock"? When the term first became popular, bands like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith topped the list.. but what about today? The Top 3 might surprise you!
It's National Cheese Day and Quebec culture is all about this dairy-based delight! Bilal reveals what Montrealers' eclectic palates are into along with their cheesy meal tips - enough to make you reconsider tonight's dinner plans!
It’s finally picnic weather in the city, so what are you packin’ for lunch and what’s your favourite place to have a picnic in Montreal? Bilal shares his fave outdoor lunch combo and reveals what others are nibbling on!
Bilal is a die-hard fan of the Montreal Canadiens, but he still loves the game of hockey, so he's opting to tune into the Stanley Cup Finals between Vegas & Carolina - are you? Habs fans weigh in on the bittersweet end to an incredible season. Merci le CH!!
In early 1970, a quartet from Winnipeg released an album that would become an all-time rock classic. It raced up the charts in both Canada and the U.S., and was so successful that it earned the band an invitation to perform at the White House. Ironically, the inspiration for the title track came from an unpleasant encounter with American border authorities. To welcome the Guess Who back to Montreal, Randy Renaud has the story behin...
For his fifth studio album, Peter Gabriel teamed up with Canadian Daniel Lanois to create the most successful album of his career. It went to number 1 here in Canada, and reached number 2 in the U.S. where it also earned numerous Grammy nominations, including for Album of the Year. It is now considered one of the defining albums of the 80's. Randy Renaud marks its 40th anniversary on the Chronicles of Rock.
Fun Facts to bring to Grand Prix weekend... you'll just have to play them a little louder!! =)
Throwin' it back to your favourite cartoons!
What have you just learned about recently that you feel like you should've known years ago? Bilal just figured out why he thought Quebecers were mispronouncing a local slang term all these years and the discussion turned into a debate on the use of certain words in Quebec jargon.. on parle la joual s'a show !
Would You Rather $50 million or 50 youthful healthy years added to your life?
In the late 90's, the California band Weezer had, for all intents and purposes, called it quits. But Rivers Cuomo was coaxed back by fans, so he reformed Weezer and they recorded a third album that sparkled with sunshine and inescapable pop hooks. It was released on May 15, 2001 and became known simply by the colour of its cover -- the Green album. Thanks to hits like Hash Pipe, Photograph, and Island in the Sun, the album went to ...
Fun Facts to impress your guests over the loooong weekend! =)
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