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He Can’t Help Rooting for the Mets (and a Better World)
He Can’t Help Rooting for the Mets (and a Better World) Through another lost season, A.M. Gittlitz, the author of a new history of New York’s underdog baseball team, is trying to hold on to hope. A.M. Gittlitz, an author and Mets fan, showed his new book, “Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle and the People’s Team,” to Mr. and Mrs. Met before a game at Citi Field in Queens on Aug.
Jim Windolf on How Dylan and The Beatles Influenced Each Other
Contrary to myth, artists do not go it alone. They begin by emulating their heroes, whom they hope to eventually surpass. They also depend on close contact with worthy peers, who challenge them to scale greater heights. Perhaps no relationship between artistic equals was more fruitful, more consequential, than that of Bob Dylan and the Beatles. Wait. Bob Dylan and the Beatles? Did they even know each other?
Where Bob Dylan Met the Beatles
Bob Dylan and the Beatles were closer than even their most ardent fans may realize. The relationship between the American folk singer and the chart-topping English band formed and flourished well out of public view, in the sanctuary-like suites of (mostly) luxury hotels. Herewith, a guide to the places where they talked, laughed, drank, smoked, and shared advance recordings of their landmark albums.
On the Unique and Ongoing Relationship Between Bob Dylan and the Beatles
“What about Bob Dylan?” Article continues after advertisement That was the question put to Paul McCartney shortly after the Beatles had first come to America in February 1964. The man holding the microphone was Murray Kaufman, a popular New York disc jockey who went by the name Murray the K. He was a resourceful, persistent man who had managed to break through the crowds and police barricades outside the Plaza Hotel and install himself in the Beatles’ inner sanctum on the twelfth floor.
Library books
These new works about music history are available at the Allen County Public Library. “On the Record: Music That Changed America” by Anna Harwell Celenza Across two centuries of American life, this historical analysis traces how influential songs and compositions shaped politics, social movements, and cultural change, underscoring music’s role in challenging injustice and defining national identity.
¿Qué decían realmente Bob Dylan y John Lennon en esa limusina?
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¿Qué decían realmente Bob Dylan y John Lennon en esa limusina?
La noche del 26 de mayo de 1966, los Beatles entraron en los estudios EMI en Abbey Road para trabajar en su álbum más ambicioso hasta la fecha, Revolver. A unos cinco kilómetros de allí, su amigo Bob Dylan subía al escenario del Royal Albert Hall. Delgadísimo, al borde del agotamiento, Dylan, de 25 años, se acercaba al final de una extenuante gira mundial, la primera que hacía con una banda, durante la cual había sido objeto de abucheos frecuentes y amenazas de muerte ocasionales.
What Were Bob Dylan and John Lennon Really Saying in the Back of That Limo? Original
On the night of May 26, 1966, the Beatles entered EMI Studios on Abbey Road to work on their most ambitious album yet, “Revolver.” Three miles away, their friend Bob Dylan stepped onto the stage of the Royal Albert Hall. Blade-thin, on the verge of exhaustion, Dylan, 25, was nearing the end of a grueling world tour, his first with a band, during which he’d been the target of frequent boos and occasional death threats.
What Were Bob Dylan and John Lennon Really Saying in the Back of That Limo?
A film scene of Dylan and Lennon at a low moment in 1966 has held a grim fascination for fans. Beneath the repartee, a touchy issue was at stake.
Where the Music Had To Go: How Bob Dylan and the Beatles Changed Each Other-and the World
. Apr. 2026. 320p. ISBN 9781668075562. $30. MUSIC COPY ISBN Windolf’s first book offers a thorough examination of Bob Dylan’s influence on the Beatles, with a chronological review of songwriting, concerts, recordings, and the musicians’ frequent encounters from 1961 through the present. He provides a concise overview of Dylan’s and the Beatles’ careers, with an emphasis on their 1960s glory days.
The 2025 Vibe Scooch
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The 2025 Vibe Scooch
The 2025 Vibe Scooch In a year of big headlines, these small shifts, mini trends and under-the-radar developments reflected a new cultural atmosphere. By Jim Windolf ……
The 2025 Vibe Scooch
Meta stopped “It’s time to get back to our roots around free expression,” Mark Zuckerberg, the company’s chief executive, announced in January. The change would probably lead to more “bad stuff” on Facebook, he conceded. Celebrity plastic surgery The mother-daughter duo Kris and Kylie Jenner were among those who went proudly public with their recent procedures. “Move over Balenciaga and Chanel,” wrote the Styles columnist Rhonda Garelick.
How Ace Frehley Made Himself a Rock Superhero
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How Ace Frehley Made Himself a Rock Superhero Original
Style|How Ace Frehley Made Himself a Rock Superhero https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/style/ace-frehley-kiss-dead.html Growing up in the Bronx, Paul Frehley had a problem: He wanted to be a guitar god at a time when rock guitarists were everywhere. When he joined Kiss, after years of playing with bands that were going nowhere, he took the name Ace Frehley.
How Ace Frehley Made Himself a Rock Superhero
Growing up in the Bronx, Paul Frehley had a problem: He wanted to be a guitar god at a time when rock guitarists were everywhere. When he joined Kiss, after years of playing with bands that were going nowhere, he took the name Ace Frehley. By this time he knew he needed something more than skill to make it big, and he found himself more than willing to adopt a gimmick or two, maybe even three or four, to achieve his aim in life.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Style Influenced Heavy Metal for Decades Original
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Ozzy Started With Style, and Built From There Osbourne and Black Sabbath pioneered a horror-inspired heavy metal look that was an alternative to the colorful tie-dye of the hippies, and a prototype of things to come.
A Very Washington Red Carpet for the White House Correspondents' Dinner: Photos
The White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington had fewer big-name celebrity guests than it did during the Biden presidency, when Scarlett Johansson, Jon Hamm and Sean Penn mixed with journalists and politicians. But on Saturday a red carpet was rolled out nonetheless. President Trump, who skipped the annual black tie dinner during his first term, made no plan to attend the gathering before leaving Washington to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.
Gene Hackman's Gritty, Grouchy, Old-School Style Original
In the decades separating the suave Cary Grant from the willowy Timothée Chalamet, there was a leading man with a rougher kind of charm. Even in his box-office heyday, Gene Hackman had a receding hairline and a paunch. He could pass for 50 when he was 30.
The Chevy Malibu Was So Uncool It Was Cool Original
If you asked a child to draw a car, the result would probably be something that looked like the Chevrolet Malibu. For decades, this dependable midsize vehicle was a stalwart of the American road. Because that kind of thing is no longer in demand, it came as no surprise when General Motors announced on Wednesday that it would discontinue the model as it shifts its focus to sport utility vehicles and electric cars.
The Rise of Tech, According to Sandra Bullock Movies
At some point in the future, the sentient beings running the planet may want to study how the humans dealt with the technological revolution of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. After they have ingested the pertinent scholarly essays and news reports, they will have a pretty good idea of how we managed the shift to a world increasingly driven by machines. And that might be enough.
Tony Bennett, Always a Class Act
Style|Tony Bennett, Always a Class Act https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/style/tony-bennett-pictures.html From the early days with Frank Sinatra to his 21st-century resurgence with Lady Gaga, he was steadfast in his approach to song and style. Credit...Bernt Claesson/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images July 21, 2023, 2:12 p.m. ET Like his singing voice, Tony Bennett’s personal style was supple, straightforward and sure of itself.
The Many Lives of Jeannette Walls
Style|The Many Lives of Jeannette Walls https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/18/style/the-many-lives-of-jeannette-walls.html ORANGE, Va. — Jeannette Walls could have had a life of leisure after the big success of her 2005 memoir, “The Glass Castle,” but she has too much energy for that. She walks fast and talks fast. Her laugh can be as loud as a gunshot. She worked as a journalist in New York for nearly three decades and gave it up only when her book had spent months on best-seller lists.
Bob Dylan, at 81, Still Gives the Camera What It Wants
look again A new ad campaign for the fashion brand Celine highlights the troubadour’s hidden talent. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share.
Bob Dylan, at 81, Still Gives the Camera What It Wants
Style|Bob Dylan, at 81, Still Gives the Camera What It Wants https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/09/style/bob-dylan-celine.html look again A new ad campaign for the fashion brand Celine highlights the troubadour’s hidden talent. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share.
Yoko Ono, 90, has lived a remarkable life
At 90, Yoko Ono has outlasted her detractors, just as she more or less predicted she would in "Yes, I'm a Witch," a defiant song she recorded in the 1970s. "I'm not gonna die for you," Ono sang.
Yoko Ono Fans Ring In Her 90th Birthday With a ’60s-Style Happening
Style|Yoko Ono Fans Ring In Her 90th Birthday With a ’60s-Style Happening https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/20/style/yoko-ono-90-birthday.html There was singing, dancing and bell ringing in Central Park for an artist who has lived long past the days when she was often vilified. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share.
Raquel Welch, a Lifetime of Looks
Raquel Welch rose to prominence with the B-movie epic “One Million Years B.C.,” a film in which early human beings are seen battling a menagerie of creatures, including triceratops, brontosaurus and wild boars. The shoot gave her something of a rude awakening. As Ms. Welch recalled in her 2010 memoir, “Raquel: Beyond the Cleavage,” she approached the director, Don Chaffey, on her first day and said, “Listen, Don, I’ve been studying the script and I’ve been thinking — ” He cut her off.
Joe Kahn Is Named Next Executive Editor of The New York Times (Published 2022)
Mr. Kahn, 57, will take over a newsroom undergoing enormous change. Joseph F. Kahn, the managing editor of The New York Times, is expected to start his new role as executive editor in June. Credit...
Fox News hosts take the offensive about texts to former Trump chief of staff
JIM WINDOLF AND JOHN KOBLIN NEW YORK TIMES December 16, 2021, 8:26AM Updated 2 hours ago Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham vociferously defended themselves for sending text messages Jan. 6 that urged Mark Meadows, the last White House chief of staff under Donald Trump, to persuade the then-president to take action to stop the Capitol attack. The texts made vivid something that was already not a secret — that key players at the network have acted as informal advisers to Trump.
Fox News Hosts Take the Offensive About Texts to Meadows
The Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham vociferously defended themselves for sending text messages on Jan. 6 that urged Mark Meadows, the last White House chief of staff under Donald J. Trump, to persuade the then-president to take action to stop the Capitol attack. The texts made vivid something that was already not a secret — that key players at the network have acted as informal advisers to Mr. Trump.
Fox News hosts sent texts to Mark Meadows urging Trump to act as Jan. 6 attack unfolded
By Jim Windolf and John Koblin The New York Times | Dec 14, 2021 at 7:36 AM Three prominent Fox News anchors sent concerned text messages on Jan. 6 to Mark Meadows, the last chief of staff for President Donald Trump, urging him to persuade the president to take the riot seriously and to make an effort to stop it. The texts were made public Monday, shortly before the House committee scrutinizing the Jan.
Fox News Hosts Sent Texts to Meadows Urging Trump to Act as Jan. 6 Attack Unfolded
Three prominent Fox News anchors sent concerned text messages on Jan. 6 to Mark Meadows, the last chief of staff for President Donald J. Trump, urging him to persuade the president to take the riot seriously and to make an effort to stop it. The texts were made public on Monday, shortly before the House committee scrutinizing the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol voted 9-0 in favor of recommending that Mr. Meadows be charged with contempt of Congress.
A Star of the New York Times -
By Jim Windolf. He had a beautiful name for a byline. Francis Bell Baines. He also had a look that was unusual for a New York Times reporter. He stood six-foot-three, for one thing, and unlike so many of us who had gone to fat because of the hours spent hunched over grimy keyboards, our labors fueled by whatever food was easy to grab, he was trim and muscular. He wore crisp clothes and carried a shoulder bag that was never overstuffed or lumpy.
Was '60 Minutes' TV's Most Toxic Workplace?
Jim Windolf The New York Times February 19, 2021 Ira Rosen probably would have liked nothing more than to mark the end of his long career in TV news by writing a gruffly charming reminiscence of the kind that journalists tend to publish after age 65, one of those sometimes gritty, sometimes glamorous accounts filled with anecdotes of hairy deadlines, scenes of life-threatening encounters in far-flung locations and a dash of gossip to season the narrative.
Was ‘60 Minutes’ TV’s Most Toxic Workplace?
nonfiction The journalist Mike Wallace and the producer Don Hewitt, of “60 Minutes,” in 1986. For decades the “60 Minutes” workplace was a pit of sexual harassment and everyday abuses.Credit...Brownie Harris/Corbis, via Getty Images Feb.
The Man Who Never Made a Mistake
Everyone who met Stuart Jackson — even when he was a child — said he was an amazing person who was destined for greatness. “He never gave me any trouble, even when he was a baby,” Stuart’s mother said in an interview for this story. “I called him my little angel.” In a separate interview, Stuart’s father said, “Special guy. I knew he’d be a great man one day.” His third-grade teacher said: “You don’t encounter children like Stuart Jackson very often. One time, we were preparing the class play.
Shame and Survival
'How does it feel to be America’s premier blowjob queen?” It was early 2001. I was sitting on the stage of New York’s Cooper Union in the middle of taping a Q&A for an HBO documentary. I was the subject. And I was thunderstruck. Hundreds of people in the audience, mostly students, were staring at me, many with their mouths agape, wondering if I would dare to answer this question.
The Sweet Spot
In addition to having some money in the bank and a six-room apartment in a quiet Manhattan building, Frank and Isolde were also in the sweet spot of life, meaning they were still relatively young at a time when their two children were old enough to be somewhat independent but had yet to enter adolescence, with its changes and complications. And sometimes it seemed as if their lives might go on forever like this.
One Billion
On the first day of school, Mrs. Gettle told the class things were going to be different this year. “You’re in fourth grade now. That means you’re old enough to start taking responsibility for your work. That’s why we have something for you called an independent project. With an independent project, you decide what you’re going to study. You even set your own due date. It’s up to you.” A boy in the front row raised his hand. “What if we can’t finish by the end of the school year?” he asked.
Public Relations for the Lord
“Wow. You’re here. It’s really great to see You. So. Do You prefer to be called God or . . .” “I’m partial to Yahweh, actually.” “Yahweh it is, then. Can I get You something? Coffee? Water? We got Pellegrino, if You like the bubbles.” “I’m good.” “Sorry we couldn’t do this yesterday, but, as I texted You, my kid— I had to do a thing.” “I understand completely.” “Please. Tell me what it is You’re looking for.” “Where to begin. Well, in recent years, it seems to Me, My image has taken something of a beating.
Businessman
My father told me, when I was fourteen or fifteen, that business was a language anyone could learn. I never got fluent. So there I stood, a thirty-six-year-old man with not much in the bank, at the side of the big hole in the ground as they lowered the coffin that contained his body. He had run a small empire in our New Jersey town. His main business was a small insurance agency that he turned into a fairly large one. There was also a travel bureau, a movie theater, and a restaurant.
The McCartney Mania
Three of four days before I started writing this, I was driving down a highway, listening to “Silly Love Songs.” More than listening, I felt like I was merging with it. A scan of my brain would have revealed something that looked like a city lit up at night. I was back in the McCartney mania, a condition that has afflicted me, on and off, since I was six years old.
Songs in the Key of Lacerating
Rufus Wainwright watched, uncomprehending, as the family’s dining-room table disappeared into the back of a U-Haul. It was the fall of 1976 and he was three years old. He didn’t fully understand that his parents, singer-songwriters Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III, were splitting up, for good, after having endured five stormy years together. The image of that table being loaded into the truck would burn itself into his brain as his first memory.
Shame and Survival
She tried public appearances. She tried being reclusive. She tried leaving the country, and she tried finding a job. But the epic humiliation of 1998, when her affair with Bill Clinton became an all-consuming story, has followed MONICA LEWINSKY every day. After 10 years of self-imposed reticence, and now hoping to help victims of Internet shaming, she critiques the culture that put a 24-year-old through the wringer and calls out the feminists who joined the chorus
ROBERT CAPA'S LONGEST DAY
Features WELL, THAT WAS A HELL OF A RIDE June 2014 By Jim Windolf Features Shame and Survival June 2014 By Monica Lewinsky Features The PRINCE and I June 2014 By Matt Berman Features The GREAT SMARTPHONE WAR June 2014 By Kurt Eichenwald Features It All Began with O.J. June 2014 By Lili Anolik Her Bite of Apple June 2014 By David Margolick
WHAT LIES BENEATH
Features THE MAIDEN IN THE MOON October 2013 By Jim Windolf Features ROMAN 'HOLIDAY' October 2013 By James Fox Features KING and CONTROVERSY October 2013 By Bob Colacello Features The Man Who Came to Dinner October 2013 By Sarah Ellison Features Bluebloods & Billionaires October 2013 By Evgenia Peretz Features Curious About George October 2013 By Katie Nicholl
The PRINCE and I
Features WELL, THAT WAS A HELL OF A RIDE June 2014 By Jim Windolf Features Shame and Survival June 2014 By Monica Lewinsky Features The Great Smartphone War June 2014 By Kurt Eichenwald Features It All Began with O.J. June 2014 By Lili Anolik Columns ROBERT CAPA'S LONGEST DAY June 2014 By Marie Brenner Her Bite of Apple June 2014 By David Margolick
How TV Covered the Moment of Impeachment
Tucker Carlson was grim. Sean Hannity was angry. Two networks seemed reluctant to leave their scheduled prime-time shows. Daniel Sidzina watching the House impeachment debate on Wednesday at Shaw’s Tavern in Washington. Dec. 18, 2019 The impeachment debate on the floor of the House of Representatives might have been historically significant, but it took longer than expected, which meant it got in the way of two network shows that had been promoted heavily in recent weeks.
The Tweeties
The annual awards for the people in my Twitter feed. Matthew Schneier (@MatthewSchneier) The journalist who once tweeted under the name @Grievance had a strong second half of 2019, a resurgence fueled, no doubt, by his departure from a job at The New York Times and the social media strictures that went with it, a policy that has been known to turn some of the funniest people into wallflowers at the comedy orgy.
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