Cousin Brucie's Saturday Night Rock & Roll Party

Join The Cuz for a Saturday evening of fun as the summer officially winds down!

Tony Orlando stops by for a Saturday evening visit!

Pat Boone pays The Cuz a special Saturday night visit!

Join Cousin Brucie for a Saturday full of your phone calls, requests, and a special visit from Petula Clark!

Petula Clark pays The Cuz a special Saturday visit!

Join The Cuz for some fun this Labor Day weekend with a packed show!

Phil Tolotta of The Winstons joins Cousin Brucie to discuss his new book and more!

Join Cousin Brucie for a special Saturday evening as we pay tribute to Dolly Parton and receive visits from two very special guests. Tune in for all that and much more!

Peter Asher of Peter and Gordon as well as an accomplished producer and manager joins Cousin Brucie on this Saturday night!

Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals pays a visit to Cousin Brucie and the two provide a tribute to Dolly Parton.

Cousin Brucie and his special guests provide you with hours of entertainmant and classics on your Saturday night!

Tony Orlando pays Cousin Brucie a special Saturday night visit

Ron Gathers of The Majors pays Cousin Brucie a visit

 A Saturday night with Cousin Brucie full of your phone calls and visits from Charlie Ingui of "The Soul Survivors" and Tony Orlando, who pays tribute to Elvis Presley.

Spend your Saturday evening with Cousin Brucie as he plays classics, takes your phone calls, and is paid a visit by The 5th Dimension and Tony Orlando!

A special Saturday evening visit from the great Tony Orlando 

Cousin Brucie is paid a visit by the surviving members on this edition of Cousin Brucie's Saturday Night Rock 'n' Roll Party

It's Saturday night! Cousin Brucie takes your phone calls, requests, and Ernie Isley pays us a visit. Tune in to hear more. 

Spend your Saturday evening with Cousin Brucie! He takes your phone calls and has an exclusive conversation with Emil Stucchio of "Emil Stucchio & The Classics"

On this episode of Cousin Brucie's Saturday Night Rock 'N Roll Party, guitarist Ernie Isley of "The Isley Brothers" joins Cousin Brucie and we pay tribute to Freddy Cannon.

Cousin Brucie gives you the best hits of yesteryear while reflecting on the loss of Bonnie Tyler.

Legendary DJ Bruce Morrow gives you the best oldies of yesteryear and he wishes Matt the board op the best of lucky on his Masters.

Tony Orlando shares the news that he will be honored at the Grand Ole Opry with a Lifetime Achievement Icon Award, a milestone he views as a profound blessing in his career. The conversation transitions into a masterclass on the emotional power of lyrics, where Orlando argues that a song's longevity depends on its poetry and its ability to resonate deeply with female listeners. He highlights Debbie Boone's "You Light Up My Life" as the ultimate example of this lyrical impact, noting its historic ten-week run at number one and its dual identity as both a pop hit and a religious anthem.

Cousin Brucie speaks with Phil Tolotta, the lead singer of The Winstons, to celebrate Father's Day through the lens of their classic hit, "Color Him Father." Tolada recounts the band's organic formation in Washington D.C., their name's accidental origin from a cigarette pack, and the series of fortunate events—including a chance encounter with Curtis Mayfield—that led to their rise on the Chitlin Circuit. Beyond the main single, the conversation explores the unintended legacy of the B-side track "Amen, Brother," which contains the "Amen Break," a drum solo that became the most prolifically sampled foundation in hip-hop history despite the original drummer never receiving proper credit.

Cousin Brucie gives you the best tunes from yesteryear.

Cousin Brucie and Tony Orlando reflect on their enduring careers and the nature of resilience within the entertainment industry. The conversation centers on a rebuke of critics and "naysayers" who frequently predicted that rock and roll, and the artists themselves, would be short-lived, only to be proven wrong by the performers' decades of success. The dialogue transitions into a tribute to their fellow industry legends, specifically highlighting Frankie Valli's decision to take a hiatus for his health after sixty-five years of performing.

Cousin Brucie speaks with rock legend Dion DiMucci, the two friends explore the enduring power of creativity and the deep roots of American music. Dion reflects on his lifelong evolution, detailing how he transitioned from a Bronx street-corner singer to a versatile artist who draws inspiration from country, blues, and doo-wop. He shares exciting updates on his current projects, including a documentary featuring Bruce Springsteen, a potential Broadway musical, and his recent collaborative blues albums recorded during the pandemic.

Cousin Bruce Morrow gives you the best songs of the 50s, 60s and a touch of the 70s!

Cousin Brucie hosts the singer-songwriter Lobo, known offstage as Kent LaVoie, to discuss his enduring musical legacy and latest creative endeavors. The conversation highlights the origins of his stage name and signature hits, such as the accidental inspiration behind "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo," while exploring his surprising international stardom in Asia. Central to the dialogue is the debut of his new project, "Mangrove Memories," a collaborative effort with longtime friend Billy Ays that evokes a nostalgic, poetic vision of growing up in old Florida.

Legendary DJ, Bruce Morrow gives you the best of the 50s, 60s and 70s for his last show in the month of March.

Cousin Brucie celebrates Tony Orlando's five-year milestone at WABC while discussing the legendary singer's transition to the Red Apple Network. Their dialogue highlights a deep, lifelong friendship rooted in the golden age of music, emphasizing that Orlando's impact on radio stems from touching the hearts of listeners across generations rather than just playing hits. Orlando reflects on his storied career—spanning decades of chart-topping success and high-level industry roles—to explain his shift toward a new storytelling tour and his upcoming show, "Rocking the Decades."

Cousin Brucie welcomes Joe Piscopo to announce a new programming shift at WABC, where the two will now be neighboring hosts. The conversation serves as a professional passing of the torch, as Piscopo prepares to launch a late-night Sinatra-themed showcase played exclusively on live vinyl to replace Tony Orlando's local time slot. Their dialogue highlights a deep mutual admiration for "old school" showmanship and the enduring legacy of classic radio, characterized by hard work and high-energy performance.

Cousin Brucie celebrates the unparalleled longevity and chart-topping success of the legendary rock band Chicago with original member Lee Loughnane. The conversation highlights the group's unique origins as the Chicago Transit Authority, their pioneering use of a "rock and roll horn" section, and their record-breaking status as the first American band to land top 40 albums across six consecutive decades. Loughnane reflects on the band's relentless touring schedule, noting they have never missed a single calendar year on the road in nearly six decades of performance. Despite lineup changes, the interview emphasizes that the distinctive "Chicago sound" remains the primary draw for audiences, fueled by a deep-seated passion for live music and enduring instrumental mastery.

Cousin Brucie celebrates the unparalleled longevity and chart-topping success of the legendary rock band Chicago with original member Lee Loughnane. The conversation highlights the group's unique origins as the Chicago Transit Authority, their pioneering use of a "rock and roll horn" section, and their record-breaking status as the first American band to land top 40 albums across six consecutive decades. Loughnane reflects on the band's relentless touring schedule, noting they have never missed a single calendar year on the road in nearly six decades of performance. Despite lineup changes, the interview emphasizes that the distinctive "Chicago sound" remains the primary draw for audiences, fueled by a deep-seated passion for live music and enduring instrumental mastery.

Cousin Brucie gives you a spring time jump into the best oldies of the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Cousin Brucie hosts Vito Picone, the lead singer of The Elegants, to discuss his legendary career and the enduring legacy of the 1958 hit "Little Star." Picone shares intimate anecdotes about the song's accidental creation during a playful rehearsal of nursery rhymes and recalls his early days performing on the Staten Island boardwalk alongside future stars like Buddy Holly and Bobby Darin. A central theme of the conversation is Picone's status as a "lead horse" in the industry, an elder statesman whose memory serves as an encyclopedic record of rock and roll history. The dialogue concludes with the host successfully urging an 85-year-old Picone to finally write a memoir to preserve his unique cultural journey for future generations.

Legendary DJ Cousin Brucie has entertainer Tony Orlando, call in to discuss his active schedule and deep industry connections. Orlando highlights his upcoming tribute to Arty Butler, a prolific arranger for stars like Louis Armstrong and Barry Manilow, while also promoting a story-telling performance in Long Island where he reflects on his decades-long career. The dialogue emphasizes a theme of remembrance as the two icons honor recently deceased musicians and consider collaborating on an annual memorial broadcast.

On the Ides of March, Bruce Morrow gives you the best from the 50s, 60s and a touch of the 70s.

Tony Orlando reflects on his storied career and the enduring power of musical friendship. Orlando shares personal anecdotes about his close bond with Johnny Cash, illustrating their mutual respect through humorous tales of pranks involving sour fruit and spicy food. The conversation shifts to Orlando's transition from retirement back to the stage for a new storytelling tour, a move driven by his deep desire to reconnect with the audiences he has missed. Finally, Orlando promotes a special broadcast honoring "Heart and Soul," a documentary by Kenny Vance that celebrates the Doo-wop roots of rock and roll and the lasting legacy of the artists who shaped the New York music scene.

Cousin Brucie hosts Dean Torrence to discuss his enduring legacy as half of the iconic surf-rock duo Jan and Dean. The conversation explores the origins of their greatest hits, specifically how Brian Wilson gifted them the chart-topping song "Surf City" after a humorous dispute regarding the authorship of "Surfin' USA." Torrence provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Wrecking Crew studio musicians, detailing his unique preference for using two drummers to achieve a powerful recording sound. Beyond his musical contributions, Torrence highlights his success as a Grammy-winning graphic artist and invites fans to join him on upcoming nostalgia music cruises.