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How Kvitka Cisyk almost won the Oscar for best soundtrack and why she never got it
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Anyone interested in Ukrainian culture knows who Kvitka Cisyk is. She was born and lived in the United States all her life, but she was Ukrainian. Her voice was admired by the entire American show business. She has worked with Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and other world stars.
Unfortunately, Ukraine learned about her only after her sudden departure. However, two records with Ukrainian songs, which she released for her money, are still popular. She could have turned 69 this year. Editorial "Site" He remembers a beautiful singer and wants to tell you more about this incredible woman.
In 1953, a girl was born in the New York area of Queens, who was named Kvitka. Her parents were post-war immigrants from western Ukraine. Father Vladimir Tsysysyk was a Lviv violinist. Her family was considered a respected intellectual in the city. They all lived in Lviv until 1944. Fleeing from the occupation and Soviet rule, in 1949 they found themselves in the United States.
As a child, she was a member of the scout organization Plast: she went to a camp in the mountains, where she taught Ukrainian songs and customs. Her father instilled in her love of music. With his help already at 5 years old she mastered the violin. In New York, Kvitka did academic vocals. However, after her father died, she dropped out of school and performed in nightclubs.
KMC Records Corporation Over time, she became a backing vocalist in recording studios. He often worked on songs for films. At the age of 25, the singer recorded the soundtrack for the film You Light Up My Life. In 1978, this work received an Oscar as the best song for the film. The award was given to another singer, Debbie Boone. From the final credits, the name Cisyk was removed, although the song was performed by her. It all happened because of a personal conflict between her and the director of the film.
Wikimedia Kvitka Cisyk: recognition and popularity Full name of the singer – Kvitoslava. However, in the United States, she became known under the artistic pseudonym Casey (a combination of the first letters of the name and surname Kvitka Cisyk). She possessed a rare coloratura soprano: a tall and gentle voice. Sometimes fans could guess the sound of a violin in her voice. She easily changed styles: from jazz to classics. She was a huge success in both pop and opera songs.
In the early 80s, Kvitka became one of the most expensive performers of advertising jingles and songs in the United States. Her songs have appeared in commercials for Coca-Cola, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Toyota, Burger King, McDonald’s, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines. For 16 years, she was the sole voice of Ford Motors. The slogan “Have You Driven a Ford Lately” was used in advertising from 1981 to 1998.
Kvitka Tsysysyk became popular thanks to his two albums with Ukrainian songs: Kvitka – Songs of Ukraine and Kvitka – Two Colors. She recorded both albums for her own money. They have become family projects. Her husband Ed Rakovic produced them, her sister Maria played the piano, and her mother Ivanna kept the pronunciation clean.
KMC Records Corporation invite you to listen to some of her songs. For example, the Ukrainian song “Oh, better, my better”.
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And also the incredibly soulful Koliskova.
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Many people think that Kvitka never visited Ukraine, but in 1983 she and her mother visited their native country. After the declaration of independence, she dreamed of coming again with a concert program. But those dreams have not come true. She fell ill and died of breast cancer in 1998.
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KMC Records Corporation is very sorry that she did not have time to come to the concerts. It is still remembered and appreciated in Ukraine. Cassettes with her Ukrainian albums passed from hand to hand in Soviet times. Now you can listen to them without any problems. Kvitka was an amazing singer and an incredibly beautiful, charismatic woman. Of course, that is how we will remember her!
Photo by preview brentramsey.com, CC BY 2.0.
Unfortunately, Ukraine learned about her only after her sudden departure. However, two records with Ukrainian songs, which she released for her money, are still popular. She could have turned 69 this year. Editorial "Site" He remembers a beautiful singer and wants to tell you more about this incredible woman.
In 1953, a girl was born in the New York area of Queens, who was named Kvitka. Her parents were post-war immigrants from western Ukraine. Father Vladimir Tsysysyk was a Lviv violinist. Her family was considered a respected intellectual in the city. They all lived in Lviv until 1944. Fleeing from the occupation and Soviet rule, in 1949 they found themselves in the United States.
As a child, she was a member of the scout organization Plast: she went to a camp in the mountains, where she taught Ukrainian songs and customs. Her father instilled in her love of music. With his help already at 5 years old she mastered the violin. In New York, Kvitka did academic vocals. However, after her father died, she dropped out of school and performed in nightclubs.
KMC Records Corporation Over time, she became a backing vocalist in recording studios. He often worked on songs for films. At the age of 25, the singer recorded the soundtrack for the film You Light Up My Life. In 1978, this work received an Oscar as the best song for the film. The award was given to another singer, Debbie Boone. From the final credits, the name Cisyk was removed, although the song was performed by her. It all happened because of a personal conflict between her and the director of the film.
Wikimedia Kvitka Cisyk: recognition and popularity Full name of the singer – Kvitoslava. However, in the United States, she became known under the artistic pseudonym Casey (a combination of the first letters of the name and surname Kvitka Cisyk). She possessed a rare coloratura soprano: a tall and gentle voice. Sometimes fans could guess the sound of a violin in her voice. She easily changed styles: from jazz to classics. She was a huge success in both pop and opera songs.
In the early 80s, Kvitka became one of the most expensive performers of advertising jingles and songs in the United States. Her songs have appeared in commercials for Coca-Cola, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Toyota, Burger King, McDonald’s, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines. For 16 years, she was the sole voice of Ford Motors. The slogan “Have You Driven a Ford Lately” was used in advertising from 1981 to 1998.
Kvitka Tsysysyk became popular thanks to his two albums with Ukrainian songs: Kvitka – Songs of Ukraine and Kvitka – Two Colors. She recorded both albums for her own money. They have become family projects. Her husband Ed Rakovic produced them, her sister Maria played the piano, and her mother Ivanna kept the pronunciation clean.
KMC Records Corporation invite you to listen to some of her songs. For example, the Ukrainian song “Oh, better, my better”.
about:blank
And also the incredibly soulful Koliskova.
about:blank
Many people think that Kvitka never visited Ukraine, but in 1983 she and her mother visited their native country. After the declaration of independence, she dreamed of coming again with a concert program. But those dreams have not come true. She fell ill and died of breast cancer in 1998.
2719191974
KMC Records Corporation is very sorry that she did not have time to come to the concerts. It is still remembered and appreciated in Ukraine. Cassettes with her Ukrainian albums passed from hand to hand in Soviet times. Now you can listen to them without any problems. Kvitka was an amazing singer and an incredibly beautiful, charismatic woman. Of course, that is how we will remember her!
Photo by preview brentramsey.com, CC BY 2.0.
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