2020-09-16 19:44
There were about 100 episodes of Theme Time Radio Hour recorded and played on SiriusXM radio, but the series stopped. All of a sudden there will be a new show with the theme Whiskey.&n&hell…Read More
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Bruce Slutsky was born in New York City in 1949. For the last 23 years I have worked as a Science/Engineering Librarian at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark. I have been married to Karen since 1983. We have a son Lee who is now 28 years old. I am very much interested in the popular music of the 1960s especially Bob Dylan and the Beatles. I am interested in rock and roll radio. Since the inception of the team in 1962 I have been a big fan of the New York Mets.
2020-09-14 20:12
In early August I found out that writer Pete Hamill died at age 85. I certainly heard about him, but never knew the details of his life and career. According to his obituar… Read More
2020-09-12 23:48
Before the pandemic forced closures of museums I observed that there was an exhibit featuring Bill Graham and his concerts at the New York Historical Society. The museum just reopened… Read More
2020-09-10 20:23
I certainly have missed going out to restaurants for meals over the past 6 months. It was a nuisance to walk to fast-food restaurants in the neighborhood buy the food and walk qu… Read More
2020-09-08 20:46
Lonnie Donegan and his skiffle music were much more popular in the United Kingdom. This did peak at #5 on the Billboard chart in 1961 and is heard on oldies stations Read More
2020-09-07 01:24
This has to be one of the weirdest novelty songs that I ever heard. Yesterday afternoon on Pop Gold Radio, the only oldies station you ever will need, Don Tandler was playing the top h… Read More
2020-09-05 20:16
I searched this journal and saw that I had walked along the Highline in August 2016. I thought it would be time for a return visit to see how it has changed. To ensure social dis… Read More
2020-09-04 21:03
I just completed reading Norm N. Nite's book about how the Rock Hall got its start in Cleveland. He didn't at all discuss any of the inductees or the controversy over why some artists… Read More
2020-09-03 01:01
It was announced this evening that Met legend Tom Seaver, The Franchise" died at age 75 of complications from dementia, COVID-19, and Lyme Disease. There is so much written about his p… Read More
2020-09-03 00:37
Oldies enthusiasts in New York City know Norm N. Nite as a radio personality who worked at WCBS-FM in its heyday as an oldies station. I always enjoyed his top 20 oldies countdowns hea… Read More
2020-09-01 21:35
If you have an iPhone or iPad, you should view this video. There are no big updates, but the people at Apple are keeping us busy. The author of this vides states that IOS 14 will… Read More
2020-08-31 01:17
The COVID-19 crisis has created much unhappiness for all especially for the families of those of died from this dreadful disease. The death total is approaching 200,000 in the United S… Read More
2020-08-29 13:44
In previous years I always wrote up games that I attended in person in NYC or on vacation in other baseball cites. Since I obviously can't do that this season I will describe selected… Read More
2020-08-27 20:55
Edwin Diaz got another blown save last night as the Mets lost a 4-1 lead to the Miami Marlins in the 8th inning. Fortunately, they scored a run in the bottom of the 8th to win the game… Read More
2020-08-25 12:16
It looks like I have writer's cramp again as I don't know what to report in my journal. I certainly don't want to talk about the Republican National Convention. Right now, I am l… Read More
2020-08-23 15:53
The Mets and Yankees are already selling full and partial season tickets for 2021. Starting next week the Mets will be selling single-game tickets. I think it is much too early f… Read More
2020-08-20 20:24
I own this Sangean HD RadioAugust 20th is National Radio Day. I have been an avid listener of radio of different formats and methods of transmission since the early 1960s. This i… Read More
2020-08-19 12:47
One of the topics during last night's Zoom meeting of Bob Dylan enthusiasts was favorite tracks from his new CD Rough and Rowdy Ways. I chose Key West that can be heard from the Youtub… Read More
2020-08-17 20:00
Starting today bowling alleys in NYC can reopen with some restrictions. When I passed by Whitestone Lanes this morning I saw a news van from WNBC-TV that was obviously there to report… Read More
2020-08-15 20:52
I found out that starting on August 17th bowling alleys will be allowed to open up at 50% capacity. I will have to go over to Whitestone Lanes which is within walking distance. I… Read More
2020-08-14 01:36
First of all, I phone the ticket office today trying again to get my refund for tickets that I bought for games in July, August, and September. They have a cumbersome procedure for get… Read More
2020-08-11 20:35
The rumor that Cousin Brucie is returning to WABC is true. It was announced in several "venues" so I will just list three:RadioinsightRadioInkNew York TimesThe show will be heard Satur… Read More
2020-08-11 12:14
I guess writer's cramp has set in today, so I will just post an oldie. Last week I heard that British rock star Wayne Fontana passed away at 74. He recorded as a solo artist and… Read More
2020-08-09 16:04
Over the years I have initiated a handful of fan groups on Facebook. Once in awhile, there will be inappropriate comments that need to be deleted, but those are minimal. I will l… Read More
2020-08-07 21:09
I warned you this is silly. That man reminds me of a former boss. I guess I am not in the mood for writing today Read More
2020-08-06 15:03
A week or so ago I remarked on Facebook that I have not even met in person most of my 611 Facebook friends and that I should determine that number. Stephen Bogart Lebow is CEO at… Read More
2020-08-04 20:28
I was searching Youtube to see if someone had posted a recording of Cousin Brucie's last show on SiriusXM. Instead, I found this interview of the Cuz by the Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fam… Read More
2020-08-02 23:42
While I was watching today's Mets game, it was revealed that Yoenis Cespedes stated did not come to the stadium to be with the team. After the game, it was announced that he opted out… Read More
2020-08-01 15:08
I was listening to John Platt on WFUV last Sunday at about 5;30 PM when he played Queen Jane Approximately by Emma Swift. I was curious and did some "Google research" and found out tha… Read More
2020-07-30 14:00
Yours truly with Cousin Bruce on the WABC Cruise in June 2007Last night Cousin Brucie announced that he is leaving SiriusXM. He emphasized that he was not retiring. Keith Gehring… Read More
2020-07-29 12:40
Laura Tenschert on her radio show Definitely Dylan discussed the issue of False Prophet from Dylan's new album Rough and Rowdy Ways sound very much like If Lovin' is Believing whi… Read More
2020-07-28 14:11
In the video seen above, Lincoln Mitchell, a political analyst, pundit and writer based in New York City and San Francisco, argues that the Major League Baseball season be canceled.&nbs&hell…Read More
2020-07-26 16:19
I did a little research and found a page on MLB.com that listed Yankees executives and found out that Rose Barre is the Executive Director of Ticket Sales. I tried to send her an… Read More
2020-07-26 00:45
It was 2019 all over again as Edwin Diaz blew a save in game #2 of this shortened season. He pitched well in the opener as the Mets won yesterday 1-0. The situation was similar t… Read More
2020-07-25 01:06
The 2020 season finally started today at Citi Field. without fans Sadly it was delayed on account of the Coronavirus Pandemic.Jacob deGrom started for the Mets as he was outstanding as… Read More
2020-07-23 21:19
I never heard this version of Blowin' in the Wind until today. We'll never know what Sam would have done in his musical career had he lived Read More
2020-07-23 01:21
Since there are no movie theaters, museums, broadway shows, bookstores, or open libraries, one can still read books purchased online. I ordered The Answer is ....... Reflections on My… Read More
2020-07-21 17:04
New York City is now in Pase 4 of reopening, but museums and other cultural institutions are not being allowed to open. The problem is that the coronavirus can be transmitted indoors w… Read More
2020-07-19 20:56
Trailer from The BooksellersI found a reference to this documentary on the Facebook page of one of my librarian friends. I was intrigued by the trailer and thought I would pay a few do… Read More
2020-07-18 15:55
I regularly pass by an elementary school in my neighborhood which, of course, has been closed since March as students are taught through online learning at home. Until the end of June… Read More
2020-07-16 15:26
It was easier to apply for a refund for my Mets tickets over the phone than it was doing it online. They will add the funds to the credit card that I used to buy the tickets, but as of… Read More
2020-07-14 14:05
The Mets offer packages of 20, 41, and 81 games for a normal season. Since I usually go to 12-15 games a season, I chose to buy tickets for individual games. In February the Mets… Read More
2020-07-13 00:29
Thankfully, public libraries provide access to e-books. I searched the NYPL catalog under baseball and limited my search to e-books and perused my answer set. I was attracted to… Read More
2020-07-11 15:35
I certainly did not forget about Ringo's 80th birthday, I just forgot to post about it in this journal. He certainly doesn't look 80 years old. I actually donated to his foundation a few day… Read More
2020-07-09 15:01
The good news is that cases and deaths are down in NYC. The bad news is that the numbers are going up in other parts of the USA and the rest of the world. There seems to be no en… Read More
2020-07-07 14:08
Every time I think of Donald Trump I curse the electoral college that put him into office even though Hillary Clinton received 3 million more popular votes. Every so often I hear of so… Read More
2020-07-04 16:10
Back in the 1960s, I listened to countdown shows on WMCA and WABC which of course were local. Very often records were hits nationally but did not chart in New York City. American Top 4… Read More
2020-07-02 15:15
The aim of the NYPD and other police departments across the country is to protect the public from crime. Over the years many have died in the line of duty trying to prevent crime and a… Read More
2020-07-01 12:42
Bobby Bonilla played most of his career for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets as a first baseman, third baseman, and outfielder. You can view his statistics at Baseball-Referenc… Read More
2020-06-29 14:59
I have SiriusXM in my car, phone and laptop. Here are my favorite stations in no particular order:50s on 560s on 670s on 7The BridgeBeatles ChannelElvis RadioClassic Vinyl Classic… Read More
2020-06-27 14:50
Bob Dylan obviously listens to old music. Is it plagiarism to use the title of this song for the title of his new album? Read More
2020-06-25 15:04
I was wrong at predicting there would be no baseball season in 2020. There will be a 60-game season beginning on July 24 with the same playoff format with 10 teams. There is one… Read More
2020-06-23 13:42
The details of this situation can be found at Yahoo Sports. I feel that it is fair since the players will receive their full prorated salary for the 60 games to be played. But th… Read More
2020-06-21 15:15
Players and staff of the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays have tested positive for the Coronavirus. All MLB training camps are being closed for cleaning and disinfection.&nb&hell…Read More
2020-06-19 13:58
The first album of original Bob Dylan songs in 8 years was released today. There have already been several reviews written by journalists who heard advance copies. These reviews… Read More
2020-06-18 15:07
Hopefully, NYC will be entering Phase 2 of the reopening on Monday, June 22. Governor Cuomo says that it should be done, but Mayor de Blasio is unsure. I criticize the mayor for… Read More
2020-06-16 15:43
This album represents Crosby, Stills, and Nash with and without Neil Young in their various permutations. There were Crosby-Nash and Stills-Young. But each of the four had outsta… Read More
2020-06-15 14:55
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band represents all the other Beatles albums when the group was together from 1962-70.Always remember that they were Bob Dylan's Band. They backed him… Read More
2020-06-14 15:39
About two weeks ago I received this Facebook message from Phyllis Horowitz:Choose 15 albums that greatly influenced my taste in music. One album per day for 15 consecutive days. NO EXPLANATI… Read More
2020-06-12 13:28
I received an email from Amazon.com stating that I will receive my CD on June 23, 4 days after the release date. I assume that during this pandemic Amazon is flooded with orders and is… Read More
2020-06-10 13:13
Last week, I was pleased to get a phone call from David McMillan seen above. I first met Dave in Spring 2001 when he worked as a temporary librarian at NJIT. Although he worked w… Read More
2020-06-08 14:57
Today is June 8th and there is no plan to resume major league baseball while the NBA and NHL have plans in place. I read that after the bombing of Pearl Harbor President Franklin Roose… Read More
2020-06-04 15:09
Phyllis with her husband PeterPhyllis Horowitz was a classmate at Forest Hills High School class of 1967. I didn't know her that well back then, but we became re-acquainted at a class… Read More
2020-06-02 21:53
This song has nothing to do with the New York Mets. I read in the June 2020 Sports Illustrated that Julian Casablances, a Manhattan-based Met fan, wrote it on the subway platform by Ci… Read More
2020-06-01 14:30
I highly recommend my radio friends listen to this. I vaguely remember Pete Fornatale played this on his Mixed Bag show years ago Read More
2020-05-30 15:27
The death of George Floyd is tragic to say the least. It was criminal for former police officer Derek Chauvin to press his foot on his neck for over 8 minutes while he was handcuffed o… Read More
2020-05-28 15:02
The following statement on Twitter by Max Scherzer is very disturbing: "After discussing the latest developments with the rest of the players there’s no reason to engage with MLB in an… Read More
2020-05-26 21:43
Yesterday morning in Cunningham Park in Queens there were several police officers giving out masks. Out of three people, one took the mask and wore it while the other two took the mask… Read More
2020-05-26 00:45
There are 3 excellent and distinctive versions of I Heard it Through the Grapevine:Gladys Knight and PipsMarvin GayeCreedence Clearwater RevivalPlease vote for your favorite Read More
2020-05-24 01:13
At age 79 Bob Dylan has passed the test of time with flying colors. There are very few entertainers who appeared in the early 1960s and are still performing. The Never Ending Tou… Read More
2020-05-22 13:37
I sense that people are getting more and more restless about the "Pause" inactivity due to the Coronavirus. It is a "drag" to have to go outside wearing a mask, but we must do it to st… Read More
2020-05-20 12:58
A radio tradition is returning to WCBS-FM this weekend as they will be airing a "listener-generated" countdown of the "Greatest Hits of All-Time. This issue has been discussed on vario… Read More
2020-05-18 21:27
While growing up in the late 50s and early 60s, I was a big fan of Leave it to Beaver. Today I heard about the passing of actor Ken Osmond at age 76 who played the iconic Eddie Haskel… Read More
2020-05-17 14:55
It is sad that people must be confined to their apartments during this Covid-19 pandemic. You can go crazy just sitting home. Now that the weather is getting warmer, people must… Read More
2020-05-15 14:01
I have been a customer of Amazon.com since 1998 and mostly have relied on it to purchase books and music CDs. During this Coronavirus pandemic, most "brick and mortar" stores have been… Read More
2020-05-13 12:46
In early March a Bob Dylan concert was announced at Forest Hills for July 8th. Of course, as soon as the tickets went on sale I purchased 3 for the family. At that time, nobody t… Read More
2020-05-12 14:57
I always like to keep informed by watching local and national TV news broadcasts. However, the situation with COVID-19 is so depressing. The saddest stories that I have seen:A fe… Read More
2020-05-11 20:50
There was an announcement on the ESPN site stating that the owners has a proposal that would start the MLB season on July 1 with each team playing 82 games against regional opponents.&n&hell…Read More
2020-05-10 15:01
Little Richard passed away yesterday at age 87. It is not necessary for "everyone and his brother" to announce it on Facebook. I decided to wait a day and post my favorite hit.&n&hell…Read More
2020-05-08 13:20
For the first time in 8 years, Bob Dylan will be releasing an album of new songs called Rough and Rowdy Ways. Last night a cut called False Prophet (heard above) was released online.&n&hell…Read More
2020-05-06 12:44
Another "timely song" by a classic rock supergroup. Someday things will get back to normal Read More
2020-05-03 15:04
In 1973 the 5 original Byrds reunited and issued an album on Asylum Records called The Byrds. If I remember correctly I bought it in 1974 at a Two Guys store in East Brunswick, NJ.&nbs&hell…Read More
2020-05-01 19:54
Pat St. John just played this on SiriusXM 60s on 6. It features John Stamos on drums. Pat said that proceeds from this song will help to buy food for those affected by the COVID… Read More
2020-04-30 13:02
Karen is improving, albeit slowly which is a good sign. She is eating much better which will result in gaining weight. As a caregiver, I am on call almost all day. I have t… Read More
2020-04-29 12:52
2020-04-27 20:40
Advances in technology have really helped the medical profession. A visiting nurse often visited a patient who was just released from the hospital. During this coronavirus pandem… Read More
2020-04-26 00:37
I usually don't like to post medical issues in this journal or on Facebook, but I feel this time I should. I will omit some details since many people who read this don't "know me… Read More
2020-04-25 00:33
We know that no official will tell us to immediately return to the way it was. There would have to be a gradual change to a new environment that may have to exist until a vaccine for t… Read More
2020-04-23 12:37
He stated, "We need to be prepared that since it will be unlikely to be completely eradicated from the planet that as we get into next season we may see the beginning of a resurgence." … Read More
2020-04-21 21:23
There was When I'm 64 by The Beatles.Last year there was Old Friends/Bookends by Simon and Garfunkel with the lyric "How terribly strange to be 70."So instead of No Song Today, I'll substitu… Read More
2020-04-20 21:02
I like to refer my readers to this article in the New York Jewish Week. I was looking for some discussion of this miserable pandemic from a religious point of view. I also recall… Read More
2020-04-19 14:36
I certainly miss many things such as:Sporting EventsMuseumsLibrariesMovie TheatersRestaurantsI feel most sorry for those who are sick from this miserable coronavirus. This illness has… Read More
2020-04-17 20:35
These lyrics were published in Far Out Magazine, a British publication.Today and tomorrow, and yesterday, tooThe flowers are dyin’ like all things doFollow me close, I’m go… Read More
2020-04-17 12:14
I received an email from the British Dylan fanzine Isis stating that a second new Bob Dylan song was released within 3 weeks. I'll leave it to the Dylan experts to pick apart ever… Read More
2020-04-14 12:42
Jack Sullivan played this song on his show on WESU last night. It is very appropriate Read More
2020-04-11 15:43
One Day at a Time was a TV Series in the 1970s starring Bonnie Franklin, Pat Harrington. Mackenzie Phillips, and Valerie Bertinelli. It was the first time I heard that cliche which is… Read More
2020-04-09 12:22
While I was working I could only have Matzoh Brei for breakfast on weekends. Since I am now retired, I can have it for all of the 8 days of Passover. Here is the recipe from the… Read More
2020-04-07 21:35
Without checking, I am almost certain that All Things Must Pass has appeared in Bruce's Journal before. Very often lyrics of a romantic or anti-romantic song can be applied to another… Read More
2020-04-06 19:58
With so many people quarantined, many academic and professional meetings have been held using the Zoom app. I sent an email to the people who attended recent face-to-face meetings at N… Read More
2020-04-05 16:38
John Bartolotta was a classmate of mine while we were chemistry graduate students at the University of Rhode Island contacted me in 2014. At that time he sent an email to me at my NJIT… Read More
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