Bruce's Journal

Bruce Slutsky was born in New York City in 1949. I retired 8 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 37 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.

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Natalie Merchant Covers Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa

The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, presented "Sooner or Later: Celebrating 60 Years of Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde," a special one-night-only concert held on February 20, 2026, at Cain's Ballroom. The event featured a house band and various artists performing the landmark 1966 album in its entirety, with comedian Jordan Klepper as host.

I have chosen to feature Natalie Merchant's cover of Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands. I remember Dylan's original had a long harmonica solo. There is no video of the entire concert, but if you search YouTube you will find other concert appearances covering the songs.