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He everyone,

Just a friendly reminder to subscribe to Burning The Ground so you don’t miss any new posts. I often receive emails asking why older posts are no longer available. The reason is simple: my hosting service doesn’t have the space to keep every file online indefinitely. To make room for new uploads, I have to remove older ones.

I do try to revisit and re-transfer older posts when possible, but with BTG now going on sixteen years, the archive is huge. Some readers ask if I can send them older posts directly, and while I truly appreciate the interest, I honestly don’t have the time to do that. BTG already takes up much of my free time—and I also need to balance life outside the site.

Another important reason to subscribe is the 24-bit posts. These are only available for seven days, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Going forward, I’ll generally be posting three to four times a week, depending on the size of the project I’m working on. Some records take longer than others due to the number of mixes and the condition of the source material. I don’t use any automatic click-removal software—every waveform is examined and cleaned manually, which can be very time-consuming.

I also have a private life, so there may be occasional days when I don’t post due to personal plans.

I’m really excited about the coming year. There’s still so much I want to work on, and I’m incredibly grateful to have you all along for the journey.

Rhythm Is The Power.

DJ Paul T

Happy New Year!

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As the calendar turns and we step into a brand-new year, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Burning the Ground has always been about more than records—it’s about memories, discovery, and that unmistakable feeling when a 12″ mix stretches a song into something bigger, bolder, and unforgettable. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or just recently dropped the needle with us, your passion for this music keeps the spirit alive.

Looking back, it’s amazing how much history, emotion, and connection lives in these grooves—from late-night club classics to forgotten remixes that deserve another spin. This past year reminded me just how powerful this music still is, how it continues to bring people together across generations, dance floors, and continents. The love for extended versions, rare pressings, and alternate mixes hasn’t faded—it’s only grown stronger.

As we move forward, I’m excited to keep digging, sharing stories, spotlighting special releases, and celebrating the era when the 12″ ruled supreme. Here’s to new finds, louder speakers, deeper cuts, and plenty of moments where the mix just hits right. Wishing you a healthy, happy, and groove-filled New Year.

Keep the faith. Keep the beat. And keep burning the ground.

-DjPaulT

Season’s Greetings from Burning The Ground

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As the year winds down, I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for being here. Whether you’ve been following Burning the Ground for years or have just recently discovered the site, your enthusiasm, comments, memories, and shared love of music mean more to me than I can ever properly express.

This season looks and feels different for everyone. However you choose to celebrate — Christmas, another holiday, or simply a quiet pause at the end of the year — I hope this time brings you comfort, peace, and a few moments of joy. Music has a way of connecting us, no matter our backgrounds or traditions, and I’m grateful that we get to share that connection together.

I’ll be taking a short break over the holidays, but don’t worry — new posts will return the first week or so of January 2026. I’ve already got plenty of great records lined up, and I can’t wait to kick off the new year with you.

Thank you for your continued support, kindness, and love for these songs that continue to mean so much to all of us. Wishing you warmth, light, and good vibes — now and always. “Make It Wonderful”

– Paul 🎄✨

The Weather Girls – Dear Santa (Bring Me A Man This Christmas) (US 12″ Promo) (1983)

Burning The Ground Exclusive

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NEW 2025 Transfer
NEW Meticulous Audio Restoration

Original post date: December 13, 2013

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“Dear Santa (Bring Me A Man This Christmas)” is a holiday song recorded by The Weather Girls for their 1983 album Success. Paul Jabara and Paul Shaffer wrote the song. It mixes a Christmas theme with a disco-driven sound that fits the group’s early 1980s dance output.

The track had a quiet release. It was issued in the US and the UK as a promotional single and did not chart. This was the case even though a music video was filmed. As a result, the song remained hard to find and easy to miss during its original run.

The Weather Girls began as Two Tons o’ Fun and featured Izora Armstead and Martha Wash. Both singers brought gospel power and strong presence to the dance floor. The duo scored several dance hits, with their biggest success coming in 1982.

That peak arrived with “It’s Raining Men,” a song that became a defining moment in dance music. “Dear Santa (Bring Me A Man This Christmas)” followed soon after and shows the same mix of humor and confidence, set against a festive backdrop.

For this holiday season, I have given this disco banger a meticulous new audio transfer. It brings new clarity to a track that has long deserved a closer listen.

SIDE A:
Dear Santa (Bring Me A Man This Christmas) (Vocal) 6:30

SIDE B:
Dear Santa (Bring Me A Man This Christmas) (Instrumental) 6:14

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – AS 1790
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Hi NRG, Disco

CREDITS:

NOTES:
Demonstration Not For Sale
Taken From The Columbia/Entertainment Co. LP “Success” BEC 38997

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
for BURNING THE GROUND

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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus:  Ortofon Concorde Music Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp:
Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
DAC:
Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning
: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans
: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 25 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!


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