Roy Mykytyshyn
November 18 1928 - October 24 2006
Roy Mykytyshyn sang with various Ukrainian bands.
In 1966 Roy started writing Ukrainian songs on a trip West. With these songs he started entertaining, playing his guitar and singing.
Roy formed a band with three others and called his band "Roy Mykytyshyn & The Uprising".
In the 70's Roy recorded 4 albums.
Hats Off To Roy Mykytyshyn
It's quite unfortunate when a person, especially someone who has entertained many passes away and it seems that nobody remembers them for their accomplishments. A few months ago, I was surprised to find that Roy Mykytyshyn passed away (1945-2006).
Roy was a comedian / musician who put out records sometime in the 1970s that was mostly aimed at those who spoke Ukrainian. My grandmother was such a person and owned quite a few of Roy's records, many of which I listened to when I was a young boy. I enjoy all kinds of music, and listening to my grandmother's records was something for me to do while we were visiting her even though I couldn't understand nor speak a word of Ukrainian.
If I could recommend only one song, it would be the Hop Hop Car Song.
ROY MYKYTYSHYN October 24, 2006
In loving memory of my husband and father. You were taken away from us, We think of you in silence and speak to you and say your name. You memory is our keepsake God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts. - Sadly missed and loved, your wife Betty and family.
Comments: Roy's first album and probably my most favorite. The mix is good, the songs are unique and interesting, and the Hop Hop Car Song is amusing for anyone!
Voices: Roy Mykytyshyn, Lillian Sumka, Stefie Sumka
Violin: Ann Kraichy
Accordian: Adam Lukow
Tenor Sax: Don Kraichy
Lead Guitar: Steven Groshak
Rhythm Guitar: Earnie Gentes
Drummer: Bob Kraichy
Anne Kraichy played the fiddle on Roy's albums.
Wow, what an awesome tribute to a great man. Roy Mykytyshyn was my uncle and I was fortunate to spend much of my life with him. He was such an entertainer and could put a smile on anyone's face. He was definately one of the biggest influences in my life. I saw him perform many times in many places in both Manitoba and Ontario. I will pass this blog on to others and hope to return soon myself with a story or two.
THANK-YOU Ben Century!!
Vintage "Divorce Ukrainian Style with Roy Mykytyshyn and Friends" Vinyl Record Album
This is a ridiculous album. It features Roy Mykytyshyn and his friends singing/speaking "Phoning the Lawyer", "Phoning Girl Friend", and "Winnipeg Travelling Kolomayka". It is produced by V Records Limited, Canada, and I'm dating it in the 70's. The cover states that this is a "big half hour of laughs that provides real entertainment". I can’t confirm if it’s true, because it’s all in Ukrainian!!
What a gift for someone with a sense of humor going through a divorce!!
