Bruce's Journal

Bruce Slutsky was born in New York City in 1949. I retired six years ago after working as a Science/Engineering Librarian at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark for 25 years. I was married to Karen until she passed away in February 2021. I have a son Lee who is now 35 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. I am an enthusiastic fan of the New York Mets.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Listening to the Time Machine on Pop Gold Radio

It is very hard to listen to terrestrial radio when there are so many excellent internet radio stations available. They don't have to be concerned about consultants, ratings, and playlists. This station is run by Don Tandler who also works at New Jersey 101.5.

I am rarely home at on Saturday afternoons when Don has his Time Machine Show where he plays a countdown from a top 40 radio station from the 50s, 60s, or 70s. Today he played the Fabulous 57 Countdown of May 18, 1968 on WMCA. Back then Dan Daniel played the Top 25 from 4 PM - 7 PM. We had to get Go Magazine to see the entire WMCA playlist. I always enjoy hearing the records that did not chart very high back then.

The highlight of today's show was hearing Tip Toe Through the Tulips by Tiny Tim. Don gave a very detailed history of Herbert Koury's career. Enjoy!