J. Morgan

Enriched, Haunted, Fulfilled, Grateful

Revisado: 01-11-25

I finally made time to receive Suze’s gift via Audible in the spirit in which it was given — honestly present, clear-spoken, withholding nothing. As she had noted, overly mental or emotional memoirs can miss their mark. This one’s aim was true. The arrival of both Bob and Suze in Greenwich Village in 1961 was no accident to me, but rather the union of artist and muse so willingly pursued without any explanation or apology. Each “player” was uniquely prepared and willing. In 1961, I was 14 closing in on 15 and moving from acoustic country and folk guitar to electric rock and R&B. I didn’t hear Bob’s own work until 1963, when it rocked my world. Far later, Suze’s prose elegaic filled in essential backstory, not just for her and Bobby, but for other compelling couples within that scene and in my own life. She was 3 years my senior. Her book helped me close the age gap and look her in her wiser, virtual eyes. She reminded me so much of the artist I would marry in 1967, which brought us our daughter, yet another artist. Suze’s narrative, the gift of an introvert after years of contemplation, overflows with innate compassion, forgiveness, and grace. Finally I could walk those streets with her and ride the subways and highways to long-past club dates, concerts, and festivals, The convergence of so many ambitious men would exhaust Suze’s and Bob’s halcyon days, but the artform these two birthed together continues to inspire and propel. My dear friend Sally dated Bob in later years, but your memoir supplied much missing context for her and other’s stories. Thank you, Suze, for helping us look around, not look back, at your early Bohemian journeys. The 60’s in NYC sparkle more for this ex-Boston boy because you took the time to share your arc before you had to leave us in 2008. Bless you always. You remain a giver of real treasure… (JohnM, Topanga, CA, 2025)

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