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Serenading Uncle Roy

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Uncle Roy Yokelson

 

On Saturday, October 13th, a good group of voice-overs came together in Bloomfield NJ, for Uncle Roy’s 13th annual VO BBQ. For those of you who don’t know him, Uncle Roy is Roy Yokelson, Emmy Award winning sound designer, recording engineer, bagel lover and demo/audio book producer extraordinaire. You can find him at Antland Productions. 

Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of working with Roy, can tell you about his love for our business, his vast experience, his astounding professionalism, and above all, his big heart. Roy is what Jews would call a true “Mensch.” That’s one way to describe an all-round good, honest, positive person who is a pillar of the community. Roy is everything, and more.

So, after twelve VO BBQ’s, I decided it was time to serenade him with a song, using the melody of the classic “Oh Danny Boy.” At four o’clock we gathered around the deck, and with my pal Paul Payton at the piano, we surprised Roy with the following words:

 

Oh Uncle Roy, our pipes, our pipes are calling
From coast to coast, and down the Jersey shore
The summer’s gone, and all the leaves are falling
It’s you, it’s you, that we so much adore

Your smile, your hair, your laugh, your bagel Thursday
your cats, your car, your kids, your warm hello
We’re here for you, in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Uncle Roy, Oh Uncle Roy we love you so

Now we have come to Bloomfield for a reason
to be together at this barbecue
as family that celebrates this season
to celebrate the person that is you

And we say Thank you for the many memories
And for the kindness that you always show
We’re here for you, in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Uncle Roy, Oh Uncle Roy we love you so

 

Hugh Edwards, who flew in from the UK with Peter Dickson just to be at the BBQ, captured the moment on Facebook video. Click here to watch. If that link doesn’t work, click here for George Whittams video. Please pardon my voice. It’s not been the same since my stroke, and I’m still recovering.

Uncle Roy, thanking the crowd

 

Paul ©nethervoice

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  1. Paul Payton says

    October 14, 2018 at 2:35 am

    What a treat to see you and Pam there today, Paul, and what a treat for Roy as well – we were talking just before I left and he was quite tickled! ‘Twas a good day in Bloomfield!

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  2. John Florian says

    October 14, 2018 at 9:08 am

    Sweet!And these memories go back how many years?

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    • Paul Strikwerda says

      October 15, 2018 at 10:39 am

      Twelve years!

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  3. Rosemary Benson says

    October 14, 2018 at 3:00 pm

    So sorry I missed the BBQ, Uncle Roy, and you, Paul. I love your song, and I’m sure everyone agrees with you!

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  4. Paula Leinweber says

    October 14, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    So sorry I had to miss it too, the serenade is fantastic, Paul! Well done!!! Hopefully pictures will be available of the big event?

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