The Normand Hudon Collection

This collection features the album cover artwork of celebrated Montreal artist Normand Hudon, with 16 titles identified so far. Known for his vivid style and irreverent humour, Hudon brought a unique visual flair to Canadian records—often capturing the spirit of Montreal through playful caricature and expressive linework.

Born in 1929, Hudon studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Montreal and later in Paris at the Académie Montmartre, where he crossed paths with legends like Picasso and Fernand Léger. A prolific painter and renowned caricaturist, his work graced the pages of La Presse and Le Devoir, and was exhibited widely in Quebec, across Canada, and internationally.

Hudon’s album covers are a distinct blend of fine art and satire—portraying everyday life, familiar faces, and the humour of his beloved city. He passed away in January 1997, but his legacy lives on through these remarkable works.

Tracks

Artist	Track	Title	Length
Lucien Hétu	Clochers d'argent (Silver Bells)	Noël	02:37
Michel Choquette R.	Clermont Cross	Songs of Murray Bay: Sur La Côte	02:57
Michel Choquette R.	Staff-House Reveille	Songs of Murray Bay: Sur La Côte	01:49
Michel Choquette R.	Sur la cote	Songs of Murray Bay: Sur La Côte	02:27
Dominique Michel	Les dimanches	ST	02:49
Lucien Hétu	Noël des petits santons	Noël	02:29
Lucien Hétu	Symphonie de noël (Christmas Symphony)	Noël	02:29
Lucien Hétu	Adeste fideles	Noël	02:19
Dominique Michel	Ah!	ST	03:32
Michel Choquette R.	The Boulevard	Songs of Murray Bay: Sur La Côte	02:15
Lucien Hétu	Tourbillon de noël	Noël	01:46
Michel Choquette R.	The Darling Daughter Waltz	Songs of Murray Bay: Sur La Côte	04:28
Dominique Michel	Reviens Billy	ST	02:21
Lucien Hétu	L'enfant au tambour (Little Drummer Boy)	Noël	02:20
Dominique Michel	Qu'on est bien	ST	02:27
Merles Rouges	Tout va tres bien madame l'electrice	Tout va très bien, madame l'Électrice	03:05
Dominique Michel	Les plaines d'Abraham	ST	02:35
Lucien Hétu	Miracles de noël (Christmas is a Day for Miracles)	Noël	02:52
Merles Rouges	Oh Canada	Tout va très bien, madame l'Électrice	01:03
Dominique Michel	Coco polka	ST	02:27
Merles Rouges	Les Miniss a Defunt Baker	Tout va très bien, madame l'Électrice	03:23
Lucien Hétu	Minuit chretiens	Noël	02:25
Michel Choquette R.	Canzonet	Songs of Murray Bay: Sur La Côte	03:04
Dominique Michel	Allo mon coeur	ST	02:58
Dominique Michel	Caroline	ST	03:37
Michel Choquette R.	Dizzy Drunk With Dreaming	Songs of Murray Bay: Sur La Côte	02:24
Dominique Michel	Les trottoirs	ST	02:38
Michel Choquette R.	Chanson a boire	Songs of Murray Bay: Sur La Côte	04:15
Michel Choquette R.	The Picnic Song	Songs of Murray Bay: Sur La Côte	02:45
Lucien Hétu	Le pere noel s'en vient (Santa Claus is Coming to Town)	Noël	02:27
Dominique Michel	La voisine	ST	02:19
Lucien Hétu	Jesus de nazareth	Noël	03:00
Merles Rouges	Le grand John	Tout va très bien, madame l'Électrice	02:44
Dominique Michel	Cigarettes et Whisky	ST	03:10
Lucien Hétu	Le petit renne au nez rouge (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)	Noël	02:18
Lucien Hétu	Noël en mer	Noël	02:32