Hey BTG friends,
I hope you’re ready to enjoy a long, relaxing, music-filled Memorial Day Weekend! Whether you’re firing up the grill, heading to the lake, digging through crates at your favorite record store, or just kicking back with a classic 12″ on the turntable, this weekend is all about slowing down and appreciating the good things in life.
Memorial Day is also a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It’s a powerful reminder of the freedoms we enjoy—and the price that’s been paid to protect them. So while we celebrate, let’s also take a moment for reflection and gratitude.
Just a quick note—I’m taking today off from posting to recharge and enjoy the weekend myself. But don’t worry, Burning the Ground will be back very soon with more rare mixes and extended gems from the ’80s and ’90s that you won’t want to miss.
Until then, stay safe, spin something loud, and keep the music alive. 💿🔥
Happy Memorial Day!
– Paul
Hi gang – this weekend please have a great time, but don’t forget to offer respect or condolences to your friends, relatives, or others you may know who served our country and those who may have paid the ultimate sacrifice in Korea, Vietnam, The Gulf War, Afghanistan, The Ukraine, and anywhere else in the name of freedom.
Very well put Paul. I hope everyone here has a restful, relaxing weekend. Please take a moment of reflection in honor of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to make our freedoms possible.
Enjoy your time in the sun.
Happy Memorial Day Paul!
Happy Memorial Day Paul and all! I agree, I respect our service persons thoroughly, partly because I have a half-dozen veterans in my family, including my dear Granddaddy who flew a plane on D-Day in WWII. (And 30 other missions.)
Thank you to all who serve to protect us!
Thank you Paul! Prince’s America comes also to mind!
You expressed yourself so well and heartfelt, I, as I’m sure so many, appreciate that.
I have a family member, no longer with us that served the Marines, my older brother. He LOVED music and turned me on to so much as a kid.
The merging of military and music is strong in world. Thanks again and have a great Memorial Day weekend!
Happy Memorial Day weekend, Paul! It’s been a monumental week of superb records, and I can’t thank you enough for sharing them with all of us.
Warm wishes to the fantastic community here: Retro Hound, Martika, Song_and_Dance, Dj Xrey, ING, Raymond, Mark, Muff Diver, Grant, and all the rest!!
Cheers!!
Jeff
Memorial Day is a solemn and powerful day of remembrance. Observed each year on the last Monday of May, it honors the brave men and women of the U.S. military who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.
Have a great holiday! When your message hits my inbox, it is always a highlight of my day, thanks for all you do.