Guy Chookoorian, Dzukhe Dzukhe/Volor Molor
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Guy Chookoorian, Dzukhe Dzukhe/Volor MolorDescription
Gaizag “Guy” Chookoorian was born in November 15, 1923, Kenosha, WI and was a celebrated Armenian-American musician, singer, comedian, and actor. A World War II veteran, he served in the 331st Bomb Squadron of the 94th Bomb Group, flying 32 missions over Europe. The son of Armenian Genocide survivors from Yerzinga (Erzincan), he co-founded the Armenian-American Theater Group in Fresno, CA, in the mid-1940s. Throughout his Hollywood career, he actively promoted Armenian culture, helping preserve the folk songs of his father’s heritage. Guy's contributions to Armenian-American culture and his community spanned many decades. He passed away in January 31, 2021 in Granada Hills, CA. Chookoorian’s songs are infused with humor and cultural references, often featuring Armenian translations of lyrics and playful inside jokes. In Dzukhe Dzukhe Dzukhe, says no matter what, he will smoke. The singer finds himself on a date and, upon learning that the girl owns forty acres of land, suddenly exclaims in English—with an Armenian accent—“But I vanted to marry her just de same!”Audio Format
78 RPM RecordRecording Type
MusicCategory
Vinyl Record