Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say hang in there. We as a collective are all in this crisis together united as one. We will get through this and it will pass! I know that we have more than likely lost someone in the BTG community to this virus since we are global. My heart breaks for their loved ones. Please listen to your local health officials, like the CDC in the USA, for advice and to avoid misinformation. Most importantly wash your hands and practice safe social distancing. Burning The Ground will be here to help get you through this difficult time as I plan to continue posting the best in 80s and 90s music. Most of us are in lockdown or shelter-in-place situations so feel free to get lost in the music even if it is only for 15 or 20 minutes at a time. Music is a healer. For all of those who are on the front lines such as doctors, nurses, first responders, drive-thru workers, grocery employees, teachers, postal workers, etc. Thank you so much for what you do.
I love all of you please be safe.
Love & Light,
-Paul
I really enjoy your blog here. Great music! I hope all goes well with you! A BIG HOWDY from Texas!!
Thanks for the positivity – and the music! We’ll get through this.
Dear Paul,
I love reading how you and your site has touched people’s lives. These responses have been great because of the sincerity your readers have toward music and to you. I never could have imagined getting my favorite dance records preserved in such stunning quality. So many haven’t been released on compact disc or even as a digital download. I wish I could pay you back for all you have done for me personally. I’m thrilled that we are giving you love, gratitude and virtual hugs because you so deserve it.
Love you Paul!! ALWAYS!!
Jeff
Thank you, Paul. Now is the best time to listen to music in your home. Don’t go anywhere if possible. take care of your health.
I hope you’re safe too, mate. Take good care of yourself!!
Many thanks to You ; I found about your site last year, trying to figure if someone in the world had the good idea to release a fine copy of Al Corley’s smash hit. I was so amazed at the quality of your work that I instantly downloaded 90% of those beautiful things you’ve put on line. We’re getting slightly crazy these last few weeks in France ; President Macron has recommended we stay in our houses, and it looks like it’s only the beginning. So I naturally come back to you, and take the time (which i hardly have… Read more »
Thank you for all you do – music does help – and thank you for putting up Prince! The greatest of musicians! Do you have any idea what happen to the Babakazoo blogspot? One day there and next gone….also had some great music posted on his blog – hope everything is ok! Peace and Love from Ohio – land of Lockdown….like everyone else!
Yes I was a follower of this blog for years and noticed had gone. Gonna miss that blog – I guess it did well to last 10 odd years though.
It’s gone! really sad…
Hi Michael, just wanted to say that I thought the Babakazoo site was excellent too. Would be interested in hearing any news from anyone in the know. I hope everything is ok. In the meantime we still have the super fabulous BTG!
I just noticed today that babakazoo is gone! What a bad news…that blog was a fantastic source of music and expanded editions. I´t ll be deeply missed…
love you too
Thanks for your wishes Paul, same to you and its right, the music its the best company in any situation, My best wishes for you too
a salute from Peru
Thanks for keeping the site going through these tough times.
muchas gracias por tus vibras positivas saliudos desde Chile
stay safe, and take care
Thank you for continuing to share good music with us, Paul. I hope you continue to take care of yourself in the face of this pandemic. Let’s take care of our family and especially the elderly. Greetings to all.
Hello
protect yourself.we will come out victorious.stay at your place.Listen to good music that you have offered us for a long time.
see you soon.
Hi Paul,
Thanks for your kind words.
My wife is suffering a fever upstairs.
I’m feeling not well either. But i’m helping the kids with their homework.
Your hard work and great 80’s vinyl helps us during the day.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
Marc.
Thanks for the good words and upbeat tunes, DJPaulT. It looks like Conner and I are in the same neighborhood – and we’re working hard to flatten the curve here. Everyone stay safe and enjoy the 80’s!
Thank you. You as well. It looks like here in Seattle we are flattening the curve successfully, though we are not out of the woods and there will be a lot to reckon with the those who were already financially impacted. Thank you for being a light in this time.
Thanks Paul. Self isolated here. It’s so hard being home along 24/7. I’m going crazy. I’m a big hugger and haven’t had a hug in weeks and who knows how long it will be. Music is all that is keeping me from going crazy. So thanks for continuing to share with us. XOXOX
P.S. Is there any way you could re-up the 2 Wham-Rap 12″ Singles? I thought I had them but they are not on my hard drive. Thanks again
Stay safe
Dave
Thanks Paul!
Thank you for all you do Paul. Keep the hits coming.
Thank you so much for continuing to share your amazing music collection with us, Paul. It always means a lot to me but, especially, during a time like this when we need things to help us remain in a good frame of mind. Wishing the best for you, your loved ones, everyone that may read this and their loved ones, as well. Stay safe. Peace.
Thank you for this message Dj PaulT. You are right about the fact that we will get through this and I’m hoping that everyone pitch in with all they can do to flatten the curve. Music, like on here, has been my solace. Your site has been a saving grace for my sanity, now more than ever so thank you for all that you do, sharing your collection with us and the hard work that you out into it. I haven’t been great with leaving a comment about your posts but they have all been amazing to say the least,… Read more »
It shall pass one day PAul, and we can celebrate love and music!
Thank you for your daily posts Paul. It’s sites like yours that give us something to look forward to each day and help break the monotony of staying at home. Stay safe. xx
Yes indeed Paul. It will pass
#stayathome
Danke Paul für die warmen Worte!
Ich wünsche Euch allen viel Gesundheit und Kraft in diesen schweren Tagen.
Haltet durch und helft einander!
Um es mit den Worten von Angela Merkel zu sagen – WIR SCHAFFEN DAS!
Ich sende Euch die besten Wünsche aus Bayern
I have just read that the virus has taken Joe Diffie who I believe was from your city of residence Paul.
Dear each and every one of you greetings. They only depend on us and self-care, in this way we prevent this pandemic from continuing to spread. To take care of yourself and your environment, a hug.
Self-isolated and safe here! Thank you for such nice words. Stay safe too my friend.
I am a positive thinking person. We all will get through this….but it takes time.
Stay healthy and take care.
Hello from Malaysia ! We have been in lockdown mode for 2 weeks and another 2 more weeks to #stayathome. Bring on the music ! They bring great memories for me and will last me for a lifetime to enjoy ! Thank you for the music !
Karen and I were especially moved by your touching and loving message Paul. Your site is essential to those of us who need that time away from the real world to cocoon ourselves within the zeroes and ones of our favorite music. Thank you Paul so very much. Your words are so encouraging to all of us who are really stressed and hurting by this awful pandemic. It’s extremely comforting having you and this community around to cheer us up.
Love and friendship,
Jeff and Karen
Let me say it with ABBA:
“So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I’m singing
Thanks for all the joy they’re bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be
Without a song or a dance what are we
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me”
Your blog is always essential, but absolutely necessary in this dark and sad times. We`ll get through this ! Be safe, Paul. Take care of you and your beloved ones.
What lovely words. I am what the UK refer to as a Key Worker but I’m far from heroic. I’m out there helping to keep things going because I’d rather do that than sit at home all day stressing out and feeling afraid. You’re so right, we really are all in this together. Right again about the music too. Yesterday I put on a playlist of poppy 78/80 disco, (Chic and their productions mainly) and felt my spirits lifted (literally). I’ve passed that playlist on to people I know in the hope that we can find a moment to have… Read more »
Thank you for your words. Take care and stay healthy!
Hello my dears. I had Google translate this text because I don’t speak English very well. I myself come from a family that is still working now. We come from the far north of Germany. Live here right on the Danish border. My wife is a pediatric nurse in a newborn intensive care unit. It’s really hell what’s going on there right now. Security guards intercept every person at the entrance to check whether it is necessary to go to the hospital. We keep going here. I wish everyone all the best and above all that they stay healthy. Better… Read more »
Thank you for everything that you do. This is a safe harbour and a welcome respite from the worries of the world.
Nicely stated, thank you Paul! Best wishes to you and everyone out there – stay healthy.
Great message Paul. I do get very overwhelmed at times hearing all the doom and gloom. Maybe it’s good to tune out the media for a few days and enjoy the simple things. Stay well.
Thanks Paul,
In this time, your site is a highlight,
and very uplifting for people.
I don’t always listen to the music, but I
know that people appreciate everything you do.
Take care of yourself, and everyone you care for.
later
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Thanks for your incredible work Paul, as you say, music helps to calm and to health, in the last years everytime I came to your site was to find some new music, now, is to find peace. Thanks for that! 🙂
Splendidly put Paul. Fingers crossed for us all. Thank you!
Gracias Pault por seguir con tus aportes en estos momentos tan difíciles que estamos viviendo.
Thanks Paul for a very cool message. And I hope everyone is doing okay during this crazy times we’re in right now.
Thanks Paul. Your site is such a wonderful oasis of joy in the midst of all the fear and isolation. Keep posting great music! It helps us stay strong and not get too bogged down by the world.
You to, Stay safe and we will get though this, to everybody on this site (Burning The Ground)
All the best from Canada, my friend! Stay safe and we’ll get through this.
God Bless The Health Workers. They Are Heroes Of The Highest Class.
Be safe, Paul.
I’m reading this with tears in my eyes, my friend. That’s all I can say for now. Thank you.