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Yvon Éthier better known as Patrick Norman CM (born September 10, 1946) is a Canadian country musician. He sings both in French and English and has had hits in Quebec and in the rest of Canada.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Yvon Éthier |
| Born | September 10, 1946 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Country music |
| Years active | 1954–present |
In 1970, Norman's single "Love is All" appeared on the RPM Top 50 Canadian Chart.[1]
His song, "Let's Try Once More", was nominated for a 1978 Juno Award in the Juno Award for Single of the Year category. He was nominated for Juno Award for Country Recording of the Year at the 1989 Juno Award.[2]
In 2017, he was appointed to the Order Of Canada for "his contributions to Quebec’s country music scene [...] and for his dedication to numerous charitable causes".[3][4]
Awards and nominations
edit- Juno Awards
- 1978: Nomination for "Best Selling Single" for "Let's Try Once More"
- Félix Awards (ADISQ Gala)
- 1982: Nomination for "Best Album - Western"
- 1985: Nomination for "Best Album - Country-western"
- 1987: Winner of "Best Male Singer"
- 1987: Winner of "Best Selling Album of the Year" for Quand on est en amour
- 1988: Nomination for "Best English Album - pop-rock"
- 1989: Winner for "Best Album - Country" for Soyons heureux
- 1991: Nomination for "Best Album - Pop"
- 1993: Nomination for "Best Album - Pop"
- 1994: Nomination for "Best Artiste - Language other than French"
- 1997: Nomination for "Best Album - Instrumental"
- 1998: Nomination for "Best Live Act"
- 2001: Nomination for "Best Album - Contemporary Folk"
- 2002: Nomination for "Best Album - Pop"
- 2005: Nomination for "Best Live Act"
- 2007: Nomination for "Best DVD"
- 2007: Receiver of "Félix Hommage" (Life Achievement tribute award)
- Metrostar
- 1986: Winner of "Best Song of the Year" for "Quand on est en amour"
- 1986: Winner of "Best Singer"
- 1987: Winner of "Best Singer"
- Artis Award
- 1988: Artis trophy for "Best Song of the Year" for "Quand on est en amour"
- SOCAN
- 2012: Award for Excellence
- 2012: Lifetime Achievement Award
Discography
editAlbums
edit- 1972: Patrick Norman
- 1974: Toi qui rêves
- 1976: Textures
- 1978: Sweet Sweet Lady
- 1980: On part au soleil
- 1982: Hommage à Kenny Rogers
- 1984: Quand on est amour
- 1987: 12 grands succès (compilation)
- 1987: Only Love Sets You Free
- 1988: Soyons heureux
- 1990: Passion vaudou
- 1992: Noël sans faim
- 1994: The Christmas Album
- 1994: Whispering Shadows
- 1995: Chez-moi
- 1996: Les grands succès (compilation)
- 1997: Guitare
- 1997: Collection privée
- 1998: Country (joint album with Renée Martel)
- 1998: Un joyeux Noël tout en chansons (compilation)
- 1999: 10 grands succès (compilation)
- 2000: Patrick Norman
- 2001: Les plus belles chansons de mariage
- 2002/2003: Soirée intime
- 2004: Simplement Patrick Norman
- 2007: Tu peux frapper à ma porte
- 2007: Comment le dire..."
- 2008: Les plus belles voix country de chez-nous (compilation jointly with Richard Huet and André Breton)
- 2008: Plaisirs de Noël
- 2010: Where I Come From
- 2011: L'amour n'a pas d'addresse
- 2016: Nous (with Renée Martel)
Singles
edit- 1966: Je pleure sous la pluie / Tu me reviendras, Cindy
- 1970: Notre amour / Que le temps s'arrête
- 1970: Pour un instant d'amour / Donne-moi ton cœur
- 1971: Je serai toujours ton ami / Instrumental
- 1972: On a toujours besoin d’amour / Je ne comprends rien
- 1972: Pour un instant d’amour / Laisse-moi rêver
- 1972: Mon cœur est à toi / Donne-moi ton cœur
- 1973: Mon cœur est à toi / On a toujours besoin d’amour
- 1973: D’où que tu viennes / Il n'y a que toi
- 1974: Quand tu me reviens / Toi qui rêves
- 1974: Free as the Wind / Welcome to My World
- 1974: Papillon / Toi qui rêves
- 1974: Papillon / Free As The Wind
- 1974: Papillon / Mon pays
- 1974: Salut les amis / Quand le blé sera levé
- 1974: Love Is All / That's Part of Being Your Man
- 1975: Tu n’es plus là / Tout comme avant
- 1976: C'est la saison / Hello Mom
- 1976: You've Lost That Loving Feeling / Baby You Can Count On Me
- 1977: Let's Try Once Again / Instrumental (with the Black Light Orchestra)
- 1977: Loving You / Instrumental
- 1978: I Remember You / Sweet, Sweet Lady
- 1978: Paradise / Bring Back The Love
- 1978: L'amour de ma vie / La mélodie du printemps
- 1979: Je n'ai jamais aimé comme je t’aime / Vieillir ensemble
- 1979: Aiko Aiko / Que vais-je devenir
- 1980: Avant toi / On part au soleil
- 1980: Mon vieux copain / Je serai toujours là
- 1982: Lady / Amants de la nuit
- 1982: Crois en l’amour / T'es sûrement fatigué
- 1983: Mais tu sais je t'aime / Qui est gagnant
- 1983: C'est pour toi que je chante / Instrumental
- 1984: Quand on est en amour
- 1984: Nous (with Renée Martel) / Instrumental
- 1985: Rêves fous / L'hirondelle
- 1985: Toi le soleil de ma vie / Vivre
- 1986: Quand on est en amour / L'amour ensemble
- 1987: Vivre
- 1987: Only Love Sets You Free / Instrumental
- 1987: L'amour ensemble / Instrumental
- 1987: True Love Will Find A Way / Instrumental
- 1988: Tu n'es plus là
- 1988: Two Shades Of Roses / Love's A Crazy Game
- 1988: J'ai besoin de toi
- 1988: I'd Rather Have You
- 1989: J'ai oublié de vivre
- 1989: Il pleut à mourir (with Marie-France Laurin)
- 1989: Heaven In Her Eyes
- 1989: Perce les nuages
- 1990: Elle s'en va
Filmography
edit- 1985: South Bronx Heroes as William Szarka
- 2006: La véritable histoire du petit chaperon rouge - voice over
References
edit- ^ "Top 50 Canadian Chart". RPM Magazine, Canadian Content, - Volume 13, No. 23 Jul 25, 1970
- ^ StarQuebec: Patrick Norman (in French)
- ^ "Mr. Yvon Ethier". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "Governor-General announces 113 appointments to the Order of Canada". The Globe and Mail. 2016-06-30. Retrieved 2023-11-21.