2023-06-05 01:18
Steve Cohen is paying hundreds of millions in salary, but after 60 games the Mets can only muster a .500 record. Since it is Sunday, Bruce and Lee must be at Citi Field hoping for the… 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.
2023-06-03 15:56
In 2021 during the COVID pandemic, an online Bob Dylan Symposium was celebrating his 80th birthday. Two years ago, it would have been impossible to hold a large in-person me… Read More
2023-06-01 13:15
This conference will undoubtedly offer an excellent exchange of interpretations of Bob Dylan's works over the last 60 years. I attended the first conference in 2019 which was in person… Read More
2023-05-30 15:46
Mike Casiano at Guaranteed Rate FieldIn February 2018 I wrote about the passing of Fuzzy who was New York's greatest sports fan as he likely attended over 10,000 baseball, basketball, a… Read More
2023-05-29 13:42
In no particular order:Nancy Cobb - I had the pleasure of meeting her at a luncheon during Bob Dylan's residency at the Beacon Theater in November 2019. She visited Duluth during Dylan… Read More
2023-05-27 23:22
2023-05-26 19:51
You can get tired by sitting and waiting Read More
2023-05-24 11:52
Sometimes one must take Dylan's lyrics out of context to find words of personal significancePlease don’t put a price on my soulMy burden is heavyMy dreams are beyond controlWhen that s… Read More
2023-05-22 19:19
My 20-game plan called for games on Friday 5/19 and Sunday 5/21 scheduled as a night game. The pitching matchup was between two former Cy Young winners, Justin Verlander, and Shane Bie… Read More
2023-05-20 14:56
Our 20-game Sunday plan includes last night's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The game started out on a low now for the Mets as starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco returned from the… Read More
2023-05-19 19:57
This hit #1 in 1972 Read More
2023-05-17 13:55
The Mets are now 25% into the season and are 20-23 and slipping. They did not do well against teams with poor records and are in a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays who have th… Read More
2023-05-15 20:00
Last November I reported on two online relationships that ended unexpectedly. Yesterday, a young lady responded to an old Facebook post of mine about critically acclaimed movies n… Read More
2023-05-13 23:17
I was fortunate to have lived through most of Yogi Berra's baseball career as I started following baseball in 1957 as an eight-year-old. Younger baseball fans should see this documenta… Read More
2023-05-11 13:26
In 1974 Richard Nixon was accused of covering up crimes that were committed during the Watergate scandal. When the House Judiciary Committee was meeting to consider impeachment, there were c… Read More
2023-05-09 19:03
Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn reports that Paul McCartney wrote I'll be on my way in early 1959. Below is the version recorded Live at the BBC.
It was also recorded by Billy J… Read More
2023-05-08 01:03
The only good thing about today's game was the weather. There are still 127 games to go, but so far Steve Cohen is not getting his money's worth as the Mets dropped to under .500. &hell…Read More
2023-05-06 15:47
At age 92 Willie Mays is the oldest living baseball Hall of Famer. All baseball fans whether or not they rooted for the New York or San Francisco Giants must thank Willie for his contr… Read More
2023-05-04 20:18
The Mets just lost a three-game series to the lowly Detroit Tigers. A week ago they lost two of three to the Washington Nationals. They lost 9 out of their last 11 games and stan… Read More
2023-05-02 19:28
It was announced today that Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot died at age 84 of natural causes in Toronto. Leave it to me to find connections to Bob Dylan.
Dylan makes… Read More
2023-05-01 18:30
I must say that Harry Belafonte has some voice. I was only familiar with the Banana Boat Song and Matilda. I found out that he covered two Dylan songs:Tomorrow is a Long TimeFore… Read More
2023-04-29 14:19
About a week ago, I saw an advertisement on Facebook for John Fogerty at the Radio City Music Hall. I always liked him and Creedence Clearwater Revival, so I decided to get tickets.&nb&hell…Read More
2023-04-27 18:47
Original Studio Recording from Bringing it All Back Home
Performed at Newport Folk Festival Summer 1965(The folk music purists hated it)
Performed Live at Fort Collins, Co 1976From the Har… Read More
2023-04-25 20:50
Today we learned that singer and humanitarian Harry Belafonte passed away at age 96. May he rest in peace.Several years ago, when I worked as a librarian AG was my best buddy. Wh… Read More
2023-04-23 13:22
Dylan will be 82 years old, but he continues to tour. He obviously doesn't need the money so he must really love performing in concerts. His set list for the Japanese leg of the… Read More
2023-04-21 13:29
The days turn into weeks, the weeks into months, and the months into years. When I was born Harry S. Truman was the president. Joe Biden is the thirteenth president of my lifetim… Read More
2023-04-19 13:21
I just heard the Marianne Faithful version on 60s Gold with Phlash Phelps. Mick Jagger and Keith Richard wrote the song. I have also included the Rolling Stones version for your… Read More
2023-04-18 12:55
Even people who dislike the New York Yankees must appreciate the rich history of the team and its stadiums. SABR (Society for American Baseball Research) published a book featuring many sign… Read More
2023-04-17 00:45
On the left is Scott Shapiro (a San Francisco Giants fan), and on the right is his twin brother Justin, who proudly wears a New York Mets shirt. The young man in the middle is Justin's… Read More
2023-04-15 15:38
Thanks to overlapping seasons, the sports calendar in the Big Apple is quite busy in mid-April. Here goes:BaseballThe Mets were out west in Oakland last night where they demolished the… Read More
2023-04-13 18:22
Studio Version from Blonde on Blonde - It was released as a single in 1966 and peaked at #20 on the Billboard Chart
Live at Budokan - 1978 Read More
2023-04-11 13:11
I wasn't at the game last night, but I watched part of it on TV. Nights will be busy in the months tonight as I have to juggle baseball and quiz shows. The Mets beat the San Dieg… Read More
2023-04-09 23:53
I bought a 20-game package in the off-season that includes all Sunday home games. Carlos Carrasco started for the Mets but was not effective as he allowed 6 runs and 6 hits in 4 2/3 in… Read More
2023-04-08 01:13
Since 1962 I had never been to a Mets opener at home or on the road. I attended the road opener in Miami this year on the Jay Buckley Baseball Tour. Since I bought a 20-game pack… Read More
2023-04-05 13:15
Much has been reported in the news about Donald Trump's 34-count indictment for coordinating a scheme during the 2016 presidential campaign to cover up potential sex scandals and committing… Read More
2023-04-03 19:18
Tropicana ParkWe got on the bus at 8 AM for the 270-mile trip to St. Petersburg. Once we reached that city, the bus passed by Al Lang Field where numerous spring training games were pl… Read More
2023-04-03 18:57
Abbey Road Caricature in Little HavanaA very knowledgeable young lady came on our bus and gave us a tour of the city. There is a sizable population of Cubans in Miami who live in a sec… Read More
2023-04-03 18:26
At about 1;30 PM we left our hotel to drive a few miles to Loan Depot Park. We had to get to the stadium using side streets which thwarts many locals from going to the stadium regularl… Read More
2023-04-03 17:45
Bruce and Lee at the University of TampaWe made several stops on the way to Miami from Tampa. We drove slowly by baseball landmarks such as Raymond James Stadium, George Steinbrenner F… Read More
2023-04-03 17:22
In 2006, 2007, 2010, and 2021, the Slutsky family embarked on a wonderful Baseball Tour led by Jay Buckley. You can find documentation of the previous tours in this journal. We p… Read More
2023-04-02 20:35
Readers of Bruce's Journal on Facebook know I have been on vacation in Florida on the Jay Buckley Baseball Tour. Some of my readers might be concerned since I haven't written a jou… Read More
2023-03-27 16:02
Picture of Lee at the November 2022 Oldies Meet and GreetI have to make this journal entry today since I will be very busy tomorrow. It is hard to believe that he will be 35 years old… Read More
2023-03-25 13:15
I just heard this song on the syndicated show The Acoustic Storm that I heard on Pirate Radio from Key West, Florida. I vaguely remember seeing America at the Westbury Music Fair in th… Read More
2023-03-23 15:39
I thought that after Alex Murdaugh was convicted and sentenced, I would not hear about that family again. Now his son, Buster, is suspected of the death of his classmate Stephen Smith… Read More
2023-03-21 20:09
Today, we learned that New York Knick legend Willis Reed passed away at age 80. Please check Basketball-Reference to see the statistics he compiled during his Hall of Fame c… Read More
2023-03-20 15:00
This cut appeared on the Bridge over Troubled Waters album in 1970. Many fans thought this was in reference to the split between Simon and Garfunkel. Art Garfunkel was on a… Read More
2023-03-19 13:01
I previously reported on my unhappiness with a discussion group at a local senior center. I asked the people there if they can start a group for men only. They accepted my… Read More
2023-03-17 12:49
Richard Sweeney was University Librarian at NJIT from 1995 until his untimely passing in 2016. Every St. Patrick's Day, he wore a green jacket as seen below.One of his code names was Mr. Spr… Read More
2023-03-15 13:45
The Ides of March is a one-hit wonder as this reached #2 on the Billboard Chart in Spring 1970. The group did have a handful of other minor hits according to Billboard, but none broke… Read More
2023-03-14 12:55
I found this video on Twitter, but the Tweeter obtained it from the Peter Stone Brown archives. It is a compilation of TV ads that Dylan did during that time frame. The original… Read More
2023-03-13 15:30
In this clip, Neil Sedaka is introduced on American Bandstand by Dick Clark as he sings Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen. Today, Neil is Sweet 84. He should really be inducted into t… Read More
2023-03-11 13:30
I thank Maureen M. who is an enthusiast of Cousin Brucie for posting this on her Facebook page. I have expressed my frustration in staying connected with former colleagues whom I've kn… Read More
2023-03-09 14:39
An article on the Today Show website prompted me to write this journal entry as I recall how some friendships ended over the years. Some were abrupt while others were gradual.The… Read More
2023-03-08 14:13
Sadly, Helen Reddy died passed away in September 2020 at the age of 78 Read More
2023-03-06 15:20
Ruschell Boone is an anchor/reporter for over 20 years for NY1 that is available to Spectrum Cable TV providers in New York City. Last June she developed pancreatic cancer.&n&hell…Read More
2023-03-02 13:19
There were two stories that are dominating the news these days:State of South Carolina v. Richard Alexander Murdaugh is an ongoing American criminal case in the fourteenth circuit of the Sou… Read More
2023-02-28 17:01
In previous entries, in this journal, I reported my frustration with my inability to stay connected with my former colleagues at an engineering college in Newark. About a month ago I e… Read More
2023-02-27 02:10
The Jackie Robinson Museum located on Varick Street near Canal Street in lower Manhattan opened in late 2022 after 14 years of planning. It honors Jackie's legacy as a baseball player… Read More
2023-02-25 14:30
Sadly, we lost George Harrison in November 2001 at the age of 58. His music will live on forever. Today, I am featuring a deep track called Faster which shows George's interest i… Read More
2023-02-24 16:49
When you hear this version of Dylan's greatest hit, Like a Rolling Stone, you can hear what a bitter song it is. There are no guitars, drums, or organs that obscure the words Read More
2023-02-22 14:50
I thank Frank D'Agostino for bringing this to my attention. The article he sent me from Hot Press does not provide many details but states that drumming parts by the late Charlie… Read More
2023-02-20 21:20
2023 is a bad year for celebrity passings and it is only February 20. I just found out that oldies artist Chuck Jackson has just passed away at age 85. The Joel Whitburn To… Read More
2023-02-19 00:40
After Tim McCarver passed away a few days ago, he was praised for his career as a catcher for the Phillies and Cardinals and as a broadcaster of Major League Baseball games. This after… Read More
2023-02-17 14:43
I belong to a senior center in eastern Queens that holds discussion groups for older adults. Some months ago I attended on meeting on Wednesday mornings that was publicized as a single… Read More
2023-02-15 14:13
An extra innings game can really put stress on a team's pitching staff. Since 2020 a team places a "free runner" on second base during an extra inning. Thus, it is easier to scor… Read More
2023-02-13 20:12
For me, every day is a radio day. On a typical day, I spend more time listening to the radio than watching television. I have an AM/FM radio that can pick up HD stations, my iPho… Read More
2023-02-12 14:26
Still with 60 Minutes 24 years later, Leslie Stahl was the interviewer. Many people forget that Hal David was his collaborator for many years Read More
2023-02-10 14:36
It was announced yesterday that Bob Dylan as he approaches his 82nd birthday will tour Japan in April. Will he use the same set list as he did in 2021-22? I am wondering if my Bo… Read More
2023-02-09 18:25
I have read several Facebook feeds reporting the passing of composer Burt Bachrach at age 94. He certainly wrote many hits for numerous recording artists over the years. Th… Read More
2023-02-08 14:30
Rob Manfred, the Commissioner of Baseball, says that MLB will not expand until the stadium situations in Tampa Bay and Oakland are resolved. The stadium in Oakland needs to be updated… Read More
2023-02-06 16:45
2023 has been a bad year for the passing of entertainers. Louise Murray reported on her Facebook page the passing of her good friend Lillian Walker who performed with the Exciters whos… Read More
2023-02-05 14:02
Last night Cousin Brucie honored the request of a listener by playing They're Coming to Take Me Away by Napolean XIV. I posted my disapproval on the Fans of Cousin Bruce page on… Read More
2023-02-04 13:14
Lee and I ventured out in the cold last night to see a Chuck Berry Tribute show at nearby Flushing Town Hall. This event was part of their Black History Trilogy. Keith "The Capta… Read More
2023-02-03 13:57
It is hard to believe that 64 years ago today there was a plane crash in Iowa that killed Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson), and Richie Valens. I discussed this tragedy on… Read More
2023-02-01 14:57
Since the beginning of 2023, several entertainers have passed away. Yesterday we found out about the death of Charlie Thomas one of the lead singers of the Drifters. That group h… Read More
2023-01-31 14:01
Barrett Strong's only hit was Money (That's What I Want) which hit the charts in 1960. The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin covered it. Barrett was best known as a songw… Read More
2023-01-30 01:02
The game was pretty close as St. Johns led for most of the first half, but the Georgetown Hoyas were in command for most of the second half. The only score that counts is the final aft… Read More
2023-01-29 13:39
I was thinking about this song last Saturday night when I waited for 3 1/2 hours to talk to Cousin Brucie. It paid off eventually as I spoke to him for 4 minutes about the Facebook Pag… Read More
2023-01-27 21:56
My delivery of the deluxe 5CD set has not yet arrived (4:30 PM) but I am listening to it courtesy of Amazon Prime Music. If one orders a CD, he gets the electronic version with it.&nbs&hell…Read More
2023-01-24 14:05
I was annoyed that I had to wait over three hours to talk to Cousin Brucie. He should take callers on a first come first served basis. The Cuz should also ask people to phone in only o… Read More
2023-01-22 17:46
Yours truly with Cousin Bruce at the WABC Cruise in June 2007I very rarely phone radio stations as I don’t have the patience to stay on hold for long periods. I tried to phone Co… Read More
2023-01-20 21:09
I thank all DJs for all the hard work they have done over the years. Let me see how many I can remember in just a few minutes;Cousin Bruce MorrowHarry HarrisonDan IngramRon LundyHerb O… Read More
2023-01-20 02:55
David Crosby when he was with the ByrdsI heard the news today of the passing of David Crosby today at age 81, I first knew of David Crosby in 1965 when he was one of the five original Byrds… Read More
2023-01-18 20:26
The Republicans have a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives while the Democrats have a similar majority in the U.S. Senate. Thus, it will be difficult to get impor… Read More
2023-01-17 02:45
For the second time this season, the Knicks lost in overtime when Lee and I were in attendance. The Knicks held a small lead for most of the game and led 101-92 with 5 1/2 minutes to p… Read More
2023-01-14 14:20
If the chart above is too small to read you may see it at https://www.newyorkbikelawyer.com/bike-crashes/e-bikes/.E-bikes and E-Scooter have become very popular in recent years, but are… Read More
2023-01-12 16:34
Yesterday we heard the sad news that classic rock guitarist Jeff Beck died of bacterial meningitis at age 78. There is a detailed obituary in the New York Times. Before he… Read More
2023-01-10 13:46
I just don't understand the American public's fascination with the British royal family. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting the most publicity even though they are not in line… Read More
2023-01-09 01:03
Return to Sender is Lee's favorite A Little Less Conversation is Bruce's Favorite Read More
2023-01-07 17:16
I took out the biography shown above from Queens Library. It took me almost three weeks to read the 800+ pages that cover Paul's life from birth to 2016. Philip Norman is a noted… Read More
2023-01-05 15:19
1977 was not a very good year for me. To make a long and painful story short I worked at a major pharmaceutical company in Groton, Ct. Things didn't work out, so I moved back to NYC.&n&hell…Read More
2023-01-03 14:28
Dr. Vitaut Kipel, a renowned scholar of Byelorussians in America, passed away at age 95. Until 1985 he was Assistant Chief of the York Public Library Science and Technology Division.&n&hell…Read More
2023-01-03 02:44
Clinton Heylin is a distinguished scholar and researcher of Bob Dylan. He has already written six books about Dylan. The main topic of this interview (1 hour and 46 minutes) is h… Read More
2023-01-01 14:26
Ring out the old. Ring in the new.This is my first blog entry of 2023. May it be a healthy and prosperous new year for all. May all problems and conflicts of the past be forgotte… Read More
2022-12-31 15:18
On New Years' Eve, I think of some of the bad experiences I had in the late 1960s and 1970s. One year my date got sick at the last minute. I also attended some crappy parties.&nb&hell…Read More
2022-12-29 16:58
I consider anyone who has won at least 10 Jeopardy games a superstar as Ray Lalonde reached that milestone by winning on last night's show. He now ranks #14 in the list of highest-mone… Read More
2022-12-27 14:20
In this video, Marc Sommers says some wonderful things about the radio personalities he knew when were worked at WABC and WCBS-FM. Mark has a YouTube Channel @travislayres (His real name is… Read More
2022-12-26 18:00
Every morning WFUV asks its listeners to pick songs that answer a question. Today, since it is Boxing Day listeners, were questioned about songs about boxes or boxers. … Read More
2022-12-24 14:19
This song by Dean Martin did not hit the charts, but it is appropriate for today. At 7 AM it was 7 degrees with a real feel of -20. I will have go out for grocery shopping today… Read More
2022-12-22 16:53
Homeward Bound: A Tribute to Paul Simon seen last night on CBS featured covers of his songs by renowned singers including Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, Eric Church, Rhian… Read More
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