Saturday, August 29, 2020

FAREWELL




FAREWELL

I am closing the Butterboy blog. 

When I first started this blog I only posted Butterboy Compilations. After time I received requests to post other various artists compilations / artist compilations, which became a popular daily exploration into many types of music. I also introduced the Crates which gave the opportunity for another dip in the the vaults. I have tried to make an interesting and fun experience. I have enjoyed sharing my collection. Your visits now range from 7500 - 9500 per day, so its popular. but all my files are being targeted which is really baffling.

You will have noticed that recently many Zippy files continue to be deleted. I expect they will all be gone in a few weeks. It appears the site has become too popular and has outlived its welcome or worse. This is so disappointing and I can't keep up with the effort required. So before it is shut down or all links removed I have made the decision to stop the blog myself for the near future. I will try to work out a better way for posting in the future. The files that are working here will remain and I hope you still find new music to listen to from them.


I want to thank each and every one of you who has supported the blog for the last few years and  I hope you enjoyed yourselves picking through whatever was offered.

I have appreciated your kind and generous feedback and comments which made the job of keeping the blog going all that more enjoyable. I have made a number of like minded musical friends from this experience and I am truly grateful for that. But now is the right time for me to stop.


You may see me pop up in the usual places from time to time but for now, my friends, it is farewell.Thanks again to all of you. I've had fun and I will miss you all.

Listen to the music and enjoy life and all that you do.

Cheers,
Butterboy


My email address is BUTTER2020ap@protonmail.com . Feel free to contact me re music links




203 comments:

  1. You will be missed. Thanks for many years of quality/fun posts. Best of luck in whatever venture you choose to explore next.

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  2. While completely understand, I will miss your Blog immensely. You have help3e me discover myriad new artists and bands. In this music lover's book there aren't any greater gifts. Drop in sometimes at ello.com and look me up.

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  3. Thank you for your excellent compilations and all the work you put into them. You obviously love music and it shows in your comps..

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  4. Oh no! I've only recently come across your blog and I have been astounded by the wealth of fantastic music you're sharing, not to mention your incredible knowledge of so many different genres.
    Thanks for all you've done and I hope I stumble upon your next venture one day....

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  5. BB, say it ain't so! It's more work and headaches than I would care to endure, but I am grateful for your considerable efforts.

    Ave atque vale, as the saying goes. You done a good job, Butter.

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  6. And, yes, the Internet just got a little shittier....

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  7. Understand. Damn. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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  8. Thanks to you I have an external hard drive stuffed and just about groaning with all the fine music you have provided. Good luck, Butters!

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  9. Damn. And so goes one of the most amazing music blogs on the internet. Thank you so much for the astounding quality, variety and generosity you brought to this incredible musical wonderland. All of your posts were deep and enlightening, the depth and breadth, the many areas to explore. This was a master class of music appreciation. I even love the original album art you came up with, those were all great. You're a hero and a legend, my friend. Thank you for everything.

    I would also urge anyone reading this who has their own music blogs, to repost Butterboy's creations from time to time. Give him credit for his work, and let's keep these great collections circulating for fans to enjoy!

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  10. Butter..My heart is bleeding with sorrow and sadness Heartfelt gratitude for all the great music. and the memory of a great sharer will linger on. Gods speed.

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  11. Sorry to hear about all this, but I hope to catch up with you again
    if you decide to come back as . . . something else.

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  12. Dear Butterboy we will miss definitely your compilations but I understand your pain...
    Thanks for all the shares you gave us and all the best for the future. See you in the usual places.

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  13. Thanks so much for your huge efforts to share your passion and love of music. I will miss your blog big time. Peace bro

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  14. to the lowlifes who made this treasure your personal adversary....I am having a hard time understanding your motivation. to BB: thank you, thank you, thank you. You are loved.

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  15. Thank you for widening my music tastes. Can't tell you how many of your samplers have sent me out to purchase albums from artists that I did not know before your introduction.
    Cheers,
    Mike M

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  16. Aww, this is sad news indeed..I haven't been hip to your blog for too long but I've managed to pick the bones clean and grabbed all I needed, especially grateful for The Go-Betweens!
    Good luck with all your future endeavors and thank you for all the great music that has enriched my life so much in the past few months.You will be missed Butterboy!!

    Your #1 Canadian fan,

    Gary

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  17. Man...the end of an era!!! I only recently stumbled onto the great Butterboy blog and I have been playing catch up ever since. You are very obviously a music lover because your comps are consistently crafted in a way that is just oh so rare. It is really a shame that you must now symbolize the effects of a social tension that may overwhelm everything about music. It's bad enough to not know how good we've had it with a site like this one. Ironically, now everyone will realize that we all take things for granted and this void will not be easily filled. Someone has excessive resentment about them to want to destroy all of your hard work and your overt generosity. You are a workaholic and you might have wanted to take a break...but you are a rare individual who the world could use more of. Your absence will be like the loudest silence ever heard. Just know that we are with you wherever you go. To try and thank you with mere words might cheapen all that you've given...so, realize the greatest gift is GIVING!!! We love you, Butterboy. Thank you.
    Kwai Chang

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  18. A great shame this is the first blog I open every morning, you have helped to boost my audio collection better than anyone else and you will be sadly missed.

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  19. i would like to convey my heartfelt thanks, and would like to second all that was posted before me, will certainly miss you and of course all you great music cheers

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  20. Thanks so much for all your incredible effort and all the amazing music you've turned me on to :) looking forward to whatever you do next

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  21. hi Butter.
    Bad news to go with my morning coffee.
    As a blogger I have always admitted your work, which I imagine will take up most of the day.
    Blogs are very complicated. Publishing "official" albums is always a danger and you are exposed to closure. I also think that there are already many blogs that are dedicated to these posts.
    In my blog I publish few official things and I always look for things that are difficult to achieve, with a minimum of twenty years old and if they have never been published on CD better. Still I have had blogger shutdown threats.
    Ziippyshare has long since stopped being a good site.
    A good way out is to go back to the beginning and publish only "private comps".
    I hope these words serve you and thank you again for your work.
    Jose

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    1. Thank you Jose,
      What you say makes a lot of sense. This was my first blog and as such I learn every day.

      How do you create a private Blog and know that who visits is a legitimate music lover.

      FYI. My self made compilations have also been targeted. I also received three shut down notices on Blogger for removal of a particular Album. Apparently from Warner.

      I also created files in pixeldrain and so far only my self made compilations have had the links deleted.

      I will start again one day when i have a better way of sharing identified.

      Once again I appreciate you kind words and suggestions. Stay safe and enjoy life.

      Cheers

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    2. Hi butterboy
      Regarding the "Private Blogs" I have never liked, I think the mission of blogs is to spread, and I have never liked the groups of "Chosen".
      Zippyshare, has a way of doing that, in case of any complaint, it deletes files at random, it has happened to me many times, sometime, in the last six months, pixeldrain, it should do the same.
      Regarding the deletion of blogs, I have seen friend blogs deleted, but I have always wondered why sites like "Twilightzone" or "Rockasteria", which publish a lot of things, are kept safe.
      Regarding the "official records", I think there are already too many places to get them, also I think you have to let the record labels do their job and try not to interfere with it. I think that publishing albums by Byrds, Dylan, Springsteen ... do not add anything to the public, because there are many places to get them: other blogs, deezer, youtube, spotifive, etc.
      That's why I think that when publishing one of those albums, you have to look at various things. First, that the label is active, that its publication is not very recent, if it has never been on CD, it is better.
      An example: the album "come join my orchestra" is the best that has been published in the last two years, I would never publish it, and it is in the style of my blog, you also have to let the record company, which has made its work to put together all these songs has its benefit.
      If you want to continue sharing music, I think a good solution is to create a new blog, to eliminate the old ghosts and link it from the one you now have so that people can find it.
      And as for what you post, I have given you my opinions, take what works for you.
      For anything you can count on me
      Jose

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  22. Sorry to hear the news BB, thanks for making man old man happy for so long. Good luck for the future. I don't think I'll be visiting you at TZ changed too much.

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  23. Gracias por tanto material compartido, de verdad es de muy alto valor para todos los que te seguimos...y lastima que ya cierres este lugar, tal vez en un futuro puedas compartir mas cosas interesantes.
    muchas gracias de nuevo.

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  24. What a pity !!! Alas you are not the only one. But like the Phoenix, it is necessary to rise from its ashes...
    Keep the faith.
    Cheers
    Yves

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  25. I'll really miss this blog, nice job - enjoy life!

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  26. Thanks for everything, friend! Good luck with eveything you do and see you around!

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  27. Thank you ! I hope to meet again.

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  28. Bad news of the day. Thx a lot for everything u shared.
    Hope to read u again

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  29. Hi BB, and am so sorry to see you go-
    as a recent find, you've introduced me to much I never heard before, and like!!!
    Pity the bastards who play the game of killing your links -
    Thank you, from th bottom of my heart, for sharing with this old timer = Cheers

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  30. Thanks for the work you've done. You clearly put your heart into this. I've discovered (and re-discovered) some great music through your blog. Your time and effort have been hugely appreciated.

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  31. Thanks for everything buddy and keep safe.

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  32. Really sorry to see you go, only discovered your marvellous blog during lockdown. Thanks for all the effort, will miss your eclectic taste. Thanks for some great discoveries. All the best for the future.

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  33. Hate to see yah go! Keep healthy. Tx for all your sharings and good works!

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  34. That has ***fed up my weekend!! 😢

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  35. What a shame. Thanks for so much. Will miss you.
    Stay well & take care. All the best, mate.

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  36. A Sad Day For Me A Good Site Stopped I Thank You For All Your Works Wish You All The best And Good Luck And Healthe Who Knows We Will See Eachother Somewhere Somehow Mahalo Grtzzzzz

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  37. Muchas gracias por todo tu esfuerzo y trabajo y mucha suerte para tí en el futuro.

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  38. Sorry to hear about this. This sort of thing has happened to so many sites.
    The internet will be the poorer for music lovers.

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  39. Sorry to hear this as I only found you a couple of months ago and was really enjoying your music. Thank you.

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  40. A large thank you for all the interesting compilations and all other music. Take care

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  41. Gracias por todo amigo, el buen gusto siempre acaba pronto, mis mejores deseos!!

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  42. Very sad but understandable. Thanks for all the music. Very much appreciated. Take care and good luck in future endeavours.

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  43. Cuidate y gracias por toda la musica que nos has ofrecido.
    Un fuerte abrazo.

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  44. Very Sad News ... Thank You for all your hard work

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  45. Upsetting!! May I Bestow My Sincere Appreciation For All The Music You Have Provided Me With During My Visits To Your Blog...Simply Great...P.S. You Have Left A Big Hole In My Heart!! Respect Maximum Bro 💯❤💚💛🖤☯

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  46. Gracias por todo el esfuerzo y paciencia. Es necesario hacer una parada y recuperar el ánimo, es comprensible.

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  47. that's a great shame - thanks for everything you've done - hope to see you over at TZ, and in any of your further ventures, A

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  48. Thanks for the great tunes and your impeccable taste!

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  49. What a shame. Thanks for all your past posts and all the best in future!

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  50. Sorry to hear this, BB. Yours is a genuinely interesting blog, and, unlike most, you are an attentive and engaged blogger.

    I hope you'll come back at some point, but until then, I'll see you at the other place. Thanks for everything.

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  51. a great thank you from Swiss.
    have fun.

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  52. Thanks for your considerable efforts.

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  53. A sad day, indeed. Best of luck.

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  54. Say it ain't so, Butterboy! Thank you for your hard work over the years.

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  55. Thank you so much for all you have done for all of us.

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  56. Thank you so much for all you have done for all of us.

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  57. Sorry it has to end but this is just another add to a long list of fine music sites gone but not forgotten. Thanks for all your shares and some great music. I'll no doubt see you in the usual hangouts. Cheers BB!

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  58. Sorry to see you go, as many others have done in the past.
    Once the B******s started targeting your Crates, it put you on a shoogly peg.
    I'll miss the Butterboy Compilations as a have a few in my car and I have picked up on some artists that I wasn't aware of and gone out and BOUGHT their albums.
    All the best in the future.

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  59. So sad. I found this blog way too late, but still have enjoyed your amazing compilations.
    Thank you for all your hard work and efforts in keeping good music alive. Be well

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  60. ya dine real good for a long time; thank you

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  61. You will be missed for sure, my friend. Good luck. Thanks from my heart. Cheers...

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  62. Sorry to see you go BB. You've posted some amazing stuff.

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  63. Such a shame, found some great sounds here. I can barely imagine the amount of work involved in creating the compilations. Thanks so much for the music and good luck for the future.

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  64. fare thee well.
    I rarely dowloaded from you but loved your passion.
    Hopefully you will re-emerge.

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  65. BB
    Sorry to hear about your decision to pack it in. It is sad when the internet gives anonymous people the power to do things like that. Hope you take a break and rethink the future. Going private may be one direction or just the occasional post at the other place. I would hate to lose contact. Take care and stay safe. Music is life.

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  66. I will miss you and your fantastic music. Good luck.

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  67. Thanks so much for all the smiles you put on my face! You will be sorely missed.

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  68. Thanks for all the music, Butterboy. Your taste and intelligence in preparing your compilations could only be envied by the big music labels. I'll miss coming here every day and seeing what new creative treats you had so generously laid out for us.

    Take care!

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  69. Thank you so very much for all your wonderful posts & great insights into music. I found many favorites plus many new delights. You will leave a big whole in our in our appreciation of music.
    May you be healthy & safe & successful in your next endeavor.
    BG

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  70. Thanks for making lots of wonderful music available. You've done an incredible job.

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  71. Thanks Butterboy, I always was astonished of the intense work you've invested in this blog and also in the ANFSCD blog. You did wonderful, awesome and always with a deep feeling and good taste.

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  72. Butterboy - this is so sad. Luckily, for me, I downloaded your stuff as it came up so I don't have to go back to see if they are still there. I'm sure someone already suggested going private, just let us know if you do. I came here daily to get your insight and your tunes. Thanks you so much - djmcblues2

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  73. Sad to see you go. I thank you for some very interesting music. I know, I should've thanked you each and every time. Hope to see you in the future!

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  74. i'm sorry things happened to make you feel this way. i'm sure you enjoyed this in your life. i know for me and many others enjoyed the wonderful posts you made. i hope things will go well in what ever you decide to do going forward.your hard work and many hours you put in to bring this blog to all of us , was very kind of you.

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  75. 2020 has been a very negative year for me, loss, Covid, etc. and this just one more.
    I wish you well BB. During these hard times you brought some light into peoples lives.
    You created a unique and fun site, one to visit daily. I learned a lot from you and was introduced to some amazing music. You crossed all genres and styles. Such a disturbing thought to think someone out there would want to sabotage this. as someone once sang..."the world is a vampire"
    I can only hope you reconsider and think of an alternative way to combat this and stay put.
    Respect and thanks,
    D

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  76. thank you for sharing the tunes....going to your site daily was one of the few things ive looked forward to this past yr...god bless my friend

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  77. Butterboy I had a great pleasure visiting your blog and I always appreciated your taste in music.
    Thanks for your great work and let's see you some day in the usual places.

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  78. Hi Butterboy,
    bad news! but I understand your dissapointing and your sorrow. Sometimes a good way out is to get back to origins. In any case, we'll miss you. Thanks for all the great music you've shared!
    Cheers

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  79. O.K. ....didn't see this coming. But what the hell, didn't see Covid, BLM, riots, my favorite restaurant going out of business and about 20 other things this year.
    2020 I curse thee to the 9th ring of Hell!
    Take care my friend (whom I have yet to meet). You're getting out just in time...the zombie apocalypse will probably start next Tuesday.

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  80. Very sad to see you go. I checked in every day, although I didn't comment enough. So here are a few that I owe you: Thanks for the great music! Thanks for the great music! Thanks for the great music! Thanks for the great music! Thanks for the great music! THANKS FOR THE GREAT MUSIC.

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  81. Love and Happiness. Cry Me A River. Don't Renege On Our Love. Do It Again. We All Wanna Boogie. A Change is Gonna Come

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  82. You will be missed. I loved your "Jangle Rock" comps and so many others. Thanks for everything.

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  83. Really sorry that this has to end this way. Many of your comps were very intersting to me and they were all very well compiled.
    Many thanks and good luck.

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  84. so long and thanks for all the Phish (O:

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  85. so long and thanks for all the Phish (O:

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  86. A great run. This was a beloved, unique blog. Thanks and take care. Butter. (I called you Butter all these years because a local philly dj went by that.)

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  87. It's a bleedin' shame you feel you've got to shut the doors Butter . . . your site was a daily stopping point and almost all of your compilations have been added to my library with pride. I won't pretend to know all the ins and outs about running a blog site but I'm sure it's time consuming and less than a joy some days. You will be sorely missed sir . . .

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  88. Thanks for all of your amazing shares BB. I've been turned on to lots of great bands here with your killer comps. I hope you'll still share some now and again at 'the usual places' in the future.

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  89. Thank you for the good times, Butterboy! It's gonna be hard not stopping by everyday to see whats new here. It's been great, my friend!

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  90. you did an amazing job BB, I checked your blog every morning to see what was new :-) - you will be missed by many music lovers - thanks a lot and take care!

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  91. SAD to see you go!! THANK YOU for your generosity in sharing. Stay safe, I wish you well.

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  92. Thank you so much for a very interesting blog. No blog is worth being frustrated about, life is too short. I do hope you find the right format for your new endeavors.

    PS: Keep posting at TZ.

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  93. Sorry to hear your closing. I didn't find your little slice of the internet until recently. I have made it a daily stop because of your great effort and resulting content. I am saddened but understand your frustration.

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  94. Hi Butterboy,
    I understand your decision but it's a shame. Your blog is one of the best.
    Thanks a lot for your great work and energy.
    So long.

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  95. Hate to see you go. I have enjoyed following your posts. Hope to see you soon. Be safe & keep rocking.

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  96. NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

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  97. Butterboy: So sorry for you. With your dedication to spreading the music you love, this must be heartbreaking. I hope you are able to find a solution. Thanks for all your time and effort.

    Peace.

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  98. Sorry that you need to stop the great music from coming our way, who ever is doing the wrong thing I would say it would be the music companies that when you give up they have got their way, thanks for the great music and let me know if you change your mind I understand if you never do it again.

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  99. Oh, BB, I am so sad to see you step away, although I understand the why. It's really disappointing to discover that there are people trying to take the piss and get you shut down. I've really enjoyed what you've turned me onto over the last year +; your shares have led me to purchase records I would have otherwise never experienced.

    Should you ever want to do a guest spot, c'mon by and say hello.

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  100. Sorry to see you go. Hope to see your excellent collections from time to time over on TZ.

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  101. Simply shocking. You will be severely missed. Catch you on the flip.

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  102. Cheers for the sounds BBoy. Plenty of new stuff to me and 100s of upgrades. Was just gonna say ta for the Cult Fiction share.... and saw this sad news. From one music nut to another, thanks mate, stay safe and keep postin'. J in the 'Pool

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  103. Hey Butterboy,
    Thanks for all the great music. Really enjoyed your blog.

    All the best...Andrew

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  104. I'm so sorry to hear this. Thank you for all your hard work and generosity!!!!
    Cheers BB!

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  105. Sorry to see you go, but understand your reason. You brought a great deal of musical enjoyment to a great deal of people around the world. You should be proud.

    The point of music, is to make people feel less lonely.
    You have succeeded in making that happen.
    See ya down the road - stay safe and keep listening

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  106. Butter, I can't say it better than well over a hundred of your friends here have said already. Yet still I say it: thank you for all you've shared, all you've suggested and recommended, and all the great doors and windows you've opened for me... and for more people than the numbers here even suggest.

    The internet, and the world of shared music, is much poorer for your stepping back from it - and I cheer you through the tears: stick with something so long as it is fun, which has been your daily litmus test. Some things, of course, must be seen to, regardless of any element of fun... but - as Glenn Holland says in "Mr. Holland's Opus" - "music is supposed to be fun" (https://youtu.be/g5F7-BSW8pQ). And so it should be.

    You still have your music, of course, and your art, and family, and far jaunts... and now more time for them, and for more things yet. I look forward to the welcome surprise of regularly bumping into you here and there on the net after this, and I thank you again for how you've enriched me, just one among a great crowd. Continue being yourself, and lead on just so!

    Warmest,
    A. Gene Childe

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  107. Sad to hear. Thanks for everything!

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  108. Thanks Butterboy for all of the great music that you have shared over the years! You and this site will be missed but I'm sure we'll see you around. Take care.

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  109. Hey Butterboy,

    I recall when you first surfaced on TWZ and then opened this blog up. Thanks for all the great posts and hopefully you can come up with a new format to share your music some time down the line. Maybe a 'less is more' approach might be more manageable?

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  110. Butterboy, thank you so much for all your phenomenal compilations, I really appreciate all the hard work you put into them. I sincerely hope you resurface again in the near future with more gems. I have been constantly amazed by how many 'common notes' you managed to hit with my own musical tastes. You will be missed.

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  111. Just wanted to say thank you BB for all of the beautiful comps you put together and all the wonderful music that you so selflessly shared. I discovered a lot of music that I had never before heard thanks to you. Stay safe and hope to see you around sometime in the near future.

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  112. So sorry to hear this. You were in my Top 3 of music blogs. Hopefully you will continue with posting your personal compilations on TZ

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  113. Great blog. Great musicians. Great compilations.
    You have been on the top, Butterboy !
    Have a good rest and hope to meet you soon on the Web !
    Hervé

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  114. Hello BB, for a long time your blog (with TZ) was important to visit whenever I could. Found lots of music that I didn't knew and that I'd never heard of. Both blogs were something special to my ears, and now one is gone. Thanks for all your work, your own comps and anything else. Thanks for your time that you gave for us. Music will remember me, that it was you, who brought a lot of it into my life.
    I understand that sometimes we all have to change something in our life, I wish you all the best, hope to find you here and there in the whole wide web, thanks again for all you've done, care for yourself and stay healthy, bye bye BB. I'm gonna miss you.
    RnBWolf

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  115. A sad, sad day. Understood. Thank you so much. Good luck in tomorrow wherever it leads you.

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  116. Bummer but thanks for great music!

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  117. Sorry to hear this news as this is one of my favorite blogs. I consistently found compilations that really mean something to me. You did a great job of compiling and sharing so much great music. I certainly hate to see you go but totally understand. A heartfelt thanks to you for brightening so many days with music. I hope to see you down the road. 'Til then, cheers and all the best! Hotrodmike

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  118. "So long and thanks for the fish!" Your generosity and good taste has been much appreciated -- thank you so much for sharing your fantastic music collection and exposing us to so many great musicians and songs. Best wishes!

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  119. Sad to hear you are packing up
    Really enjoyed your comps
    Best of luck for the future

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  120. Sorry to hear. Thanks for everthing! Cheers & enjoy the future!

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  121. My thanks for the many wonderful gifts you've shared. Enjoy whatever comes next!

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  122. Sorry to see you go, thanks for so much!

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  123. "As every flower fades and as all youth / Departs, so life at every stage, / So every virtue, so our grasp of truth, /Blooms in its day and may not last forever" (Hermann Hesse). Too sad that this must now happen to your unique and extremely generous blog, Mr. B. Thank you one last time for everything: for all the gifts, the surprises and for the many new perspectives! Keep the faith. TC

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  124. Thanks for the tunes BB, stay well!!

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  125. Tanks for all your efforts spreading high quality music, Butterboy. Really apreciated, brother. Sad to hear the news. Bless you.

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  126. Thanks for all the great compilations! Your taste is exquisite! You will be missed!

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  127. It's heart breaking but I would say THANK YOU!!

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  128. You'll be missed. Your output was amazing.

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  129. This is seriously bad news. Hope to see you again soon in some shape or form

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  130. Mr. B, thanks so much for the great shares you have provided.
    They introduced me to a lot of great music and increased my palate.
    It is saddening that circumstances forced this shutdown, but I understand
    your need for doing so.
    You deserve much respect for your efforts and I thank you kindly.
    You are a credit to the Internet and I wish you well in future endeavors!
    Stay safe and do what your heart desires!!
    Much respect, Steemer

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  131. olá
    this is very sad, as you have brought us a lot of joy
    thanks a million
    joao

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  132. Please be sure to use my email to stay in touch - I had more First Nations music to share...
    Going to miss you, BB. Stay in touch!!! Please...

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  133. You will be missed. Thanks for everything. I've really enjoyed what you've done. I've learned a lot. Take care.

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  134. That really is a bummer. You've made a lot of people very happy with your blog and educated them just as much. You will be missed.

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  135. Thank you very very much for everything.

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  136. so sad, but very apreciate your music... thanks for all!

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  137. Sorry to hear of your problems and closure. Thanks for all the great music you have shared and all the work you put into that effort.

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  138. it is so sad indeed... since i discovered your site in 2018, i keep visiting regularly weekly.... and i joined your readers choice singer composer (my choice we included.... thanks) and the desert island choice (again my choice was included... thanks again).... Maraming Salamat po (thanks you very much)... from your Philippines fan... i will sorely miss this site

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  139. Very disappointed to hear you are shutting up shop. In the short period I was aware of your blog I was amazed and grateful for the compilations you provided, and the time it must have taken to compile them.
    Like a lot of other people, I probably didn't thank you enough in the comments, taking the work you do for granted. So thank you for the great compilations you provided. The one's you personally compiled were always the best ones.
    Like other great blogs from the past, people will only realise how good it was when it's gone.
    VoodooGuru

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  140. Thanks a lot Butterboy! You were one of those!

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  141. Thank you for all your work. Best wishes for the future for you.

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  142. Gosh, I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said. Your generosity has touched so many lives. It'ssad that someone tries to destroy something special. Many blogs have been targeted. I sincerely hope you find a way to continue sharing music somewhere. Thanks for everything you shared over the last few years. May you prosper in all your endeavors. Peace be with you!

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  143. I only came across your blog fairly recently, but discovered many new artists that I otherwise would never have heard of. Thank you for all your hours of time putting this wonderful music out into the world.

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  144. you gave in to easily man,just get mega.nz account and links up forever..like my blog
    you,ll regret this ..but ATB

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  145. Thank you so much for all you have shared...peace.

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  146. :o( Mornings aren't the same without you.

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  147. Sad to see you go. Appreciate your generosity. Nuff thanks!

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  148. Just learning of this today - three minutes ago, in fact.

    BB, I'm far too grateful to you for the spectacular work you've done cataloging this great art form for God knows how many tens of thousands of music lovers who - were it not for you - might never have encountered so much of this timeless and magnificent music.

    I'd love for you to come back one day but I'm not that selfish that I'd try to twist your arm with any pleading. The depth and breadth of my own musical knowledge would not be remotely what it is without your tireless efforts to educate and entertain. A million thanks for everything you did; may the Man Upstairs always be watching over you and yours, my friend.

    Hail and farewell!

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  149. Hi Butterboy, I am still hoping to see things from you on TZ. Thanks for all discoveries you made possible to me. :-)

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  150. I think jose kortozirkuito (August 28, 2020) said the gist, and I completely agree with him.
    I really liked your blog and especially your own compilations, I'm really sad that you stopped.
    Take care. Thanks for your blog!

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  151. Thanks for all. Your comps are superb and your musical taste is second only to mine. I hope that life throws nothing but wonderful things your way.

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  152. Thanks, Butterboy, for all the great shares! I especially enjoyed all your personal compilations - really fun!

    Take care.

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  153. Thanks for the many many hours of fun music. You will be missed.

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  154. Just checking in to see if you're still gone. Dammit!

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  155. I still check everyday. Ditto. Dammit!

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    1. Hi D,
      Hope you are well and enjoying life.

      Yell out if your looking for something. I just downloaded a Paul Weller compilation at TZ.

      Cheers

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    2. Hey, there you are. I smiled. But, I was kinda a late bloomer to this site. Had no idea what TZ is. But I see a link in the comments further up. I'm on my way. Thanks.

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  156. Hi. I am sitting in the smoky and (finally) rainy Pacific Northwest, working on my taxes. While doing so, I've been listening to your "Best Instrumental Blues" compilation, and have found that it fits the occasion very well. Thanks again for the great sounds!

    Cheers,
    Mike M

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  157. Hey BB. Hope you are well. Like many others I drop by here from time to time for a visit. I've been making compilations for a few years now for my own listening pleasure but always love listening to what others put together. Your site inspired me to start sharing my own compilations at my new blog. If people like the ones I've posted then I will add more. Play your ones often. All the best.

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  158. Fair thee well friend. Thanks for all the groovy tunz. Peace.

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  159. thanks for your work! you are certainly appreciated!

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  160. I wondered why so many of your offerings were expired. Maybe Zippyshare is unhappy with all you offer. I did get quite a bit of GOOD stuff from you. Thank you for ALL your hard work. I can't blame you , maintaining this much music is a lot of work. Take care. It was great while it lasted. Get a good rest you earned it!!

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    1. Hi Buzzcut9, Thanks for your message and kind words,
      I will return one day when I work out a better method of sharing.
      If you have any requests just yell out.

      Cheers.

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  161. Well this is surely a great blog , to be missed for sure. Thanks anyway for all your great share and good luck to all things you would like to have in your life inside or outside the net.

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  162. dang! great blog! just discovered it about 8 months ago. i really enjoyed your offerings and thoughtful curation. best of luck! will check back from time to time with fingers crossed! :)

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  163. if you find a way to make a site work for you
    keep me informed. you have intresting range of interests
    roberth

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  164. Hi BB,hope all is well!
    Finally caught up on the compilations I was able
    to get prior to the problems -
    Enjoying them alot = Cheers!

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  165. Thank you very much!! We'll miss you!! Great stuff!! Cheers from Brazil!!

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  166. Nooooo! I just found out, such bad news. Thank you so much for your hard work and for what I can imagine was hours and hours and hours devoted to the promotion of great music. Thank you for having such sophisticated and exquisite taste. I came to consider artists I was unfamiliar with based solely on your including them in one of your comps. Thank you most of all for being willing to share your work with the rest of us. Our lives have been enriched immensely because of you. May God bless you and your family richly. And 2020 just keeps getting worse...

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  167. Good luck, you did GREAT work.
    I am sure we'll meet again!
    All the best!
    Mike Pell

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  168. Wanted to wish you a happy and healthy holiday and new year. Thank you again for all you do for all of us.

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    1. Hi heartofstone,
      Thank you for your kind words.
      All the best to you and family for the festive season, however you choose to celebrate.

      Cheers

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  169. Nearly Xmas BB and was thinking how you're doing in retirement, I don't go to TZ anymore.

    Anyway have a good one.

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    1. Hi Paul

      Thank you for your kind words.
      Doing fine here, not totally retired from postings. I still post my compilations (every Friday) on TZ. Pop in from time to time you may find something you like there too. A great bunch of contributors share so much.
      Best wishes to you and your family for the festive season, however you choose to celebrate.

      Cheers

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    1. Hi Paolo,
      Thank you for your well wishes. I also extend my thoughts to you and your for the 2020 festive season. Stay safe.
      Cheers

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  171. Hi Butterboy, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, really missing your blog, stay safe

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    1. Hi Masters6672,
      Thank you for your well wishes.
      I hop you and your family enjoy for the 2020 festive season. Stay safe.
      I will return...

      Cheers

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  172. Hi Buttwerboy,
    Happy New Year!!! Hope you and your family are safe!!!
    We miss you... things are not the same without you!
    I Wish you a healthy 2021!
    Cheers

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    1. Thank you Il Commendatore.
      Nice to hear from you. Happy new year to you and your family too.
      My thoughts are with you and trust the new year is a better year. Stay safe and enjoy life.

      I will restart the blog some time in jan, so keep an eye out.

      Stay safe and enjoy life my friend

      Cheers

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  173. Season's greetings and Happy New Year, BB. You mentioned returning when you figure out a better way to do this.

    And yet you discovered, and practiced, a BRILLIANT way to "do this". In a very short span of time, your home-made 'theme' comps became MUST listening, and your choice of handpicked albums and box sets second to none.

    You don't owe anybody a thing, having more than earned whatever time off you're enjoying. But don't spend a minute of it fretting over fixing what ain't broke - your 'formula' is already perfection.

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    1. Hi S D Joe.
      Happy New Year to you.
      Thank you for your kind word and encouragement. Much appreciated.
      I will start back this month, not sure which day yet, keep checking in.
      I will probably start with a few Butterboy Comps that may not have been picked up yet.
      Looking forward to this. Links will be hidden so look for those in the main page.

      Cheers

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  174. Will do, been keeping outta your hair so you can chill lol, but keeping an eye on emails :)

    Here's one - Sam Butera And The Witnesses ‎– The Rat Race (Jasmine release JASCD 356) - bugger of an album to find in good quality (even the orig OST).

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    1. Hi puw,
      Nice to hear from you. I trust your well and enjoying life.
      Happy New Year to you. Lets hope 2021 is one to remember for the right reasons.

      I have the original album soundtrack but only in 192kbp. yell out if you want it.

      Cheers

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    2. All those greetings back :)

      Thanks for the offer - have had that one for quite a while. The part's 1 & 2 appear on no other album of his, which is really strange as it's an amazing version and one of my fav's (I have the original 45 a few 1,000 miles away in a lockup lol).

      Raring to see your rar'ing :)

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