T-Connection - Paradise (1981)

Someone at KZbin asked for this beautiful ballad... Here it is!
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[@dacuffo]

I heard this song on the radio in Chicago back in 1981 or 82, I've always thought this was one of the greatest ballads of all time they are very underexposed.

[@lawrenceharvey9469]

💯

[@jerryjerry1416]

I get love tears from this song !

[@blackbolt3685]

Same here,my Exact thoughts

[@forensicaccountant259]

BMX was the greatest radio station ever. Props and respect to WVON, WBLS, WGCI, WHUR, WLIB, KGFJ, KDAY AND KJLH, but WBMX? Yes, THAT'S the one.

[@RisingAbove]

But why you can’t find it on any of the music apps!!!😡

[@1967soulmate]

The T-Connection just did a concert last night to a packed audience that included the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Perry Christie and his wife, Bernadette and many other dignitaries. As usual, the band performed superbly and left everyone asking for more songs. There will never be another group coming out of The Bahamas like them. I just love them.

[@deliceylynch5872]

I was there❤

[@nevilleadderley1420]

Hold on their Bahamian band members??

[@dereckdean578]

​@@nevilleadderley1420 Yes ,they were miles and decades ahead of their time

[@PianoGesang]

Can u believe that T-Connection made it all the way to Germany to a German household to my record shelves?! And I am talking about all their albums from back then. I still play them a lot and as a matter of fact I will soon learn Paradise on piano and perform it live. Goes w/o saying that royalties will be paid to the Coakleys!

[@nataliatothemoon]

My dad listened to the T Connection albums in uni in Poland because he was able to get some arranged from a friend in Germany while Poland was under communism - they’d host listening parties in their dorm rooms :) I grew up listening to these songs!!! We just listened to this song earlier today in the car, reminded me of when I was a little girl and it would play as my dad drove me to school

[@calcan2too]

One of the best songs of love ever written

[@endricd27]

One of the best songs ever. RIP by brother Berkley Van Bird.

[@ralstonbaker703]

As a Caribbean man this song leaves me humbled and proud! Brilliant .....soothing and right up there with anything ever done by the legendary Earth Wind and Fire! Big up T-Connection!

[@mariestubbs3955]

I so miss T- Connection. Wonderful vibes.

[@budakgarut100]

One of the most beautiful song of all time. I love it.

[@alluringnailsbytammy4869]

One of my favorite songs!!!! I love to replay it over and over❣️ I'm a proud Bahamian!

[@hilmanjubahar4264]

Me too

[@hilmanjubahar4264]

Beautiful song like in real paradise

[@dameance]

242 to the world!

[@basimpsn]

Should have known...Only Caribbean people would sings about paradise in a love song. love it Big up :-)

[@carlettethomas4002]

Yessssss

[@kevinseymour1202]

One of the Greatest “Funk Bands” of all time. I grew up listening to the guys live here in Freeport, Grand Bahama at the Connection Room. Much respect ❤

[@wayneneely7040]

I love this song and I think this is the T-Connection's greatest song and sadly it is not found on their 'Greatest Hits' Album.

[@baublesmommy]

I rememeber their songs when I was a young girl. It brings tears to my eyes to listen to these beautiful. So proud to be Bahamian. Will never be another like 'em....

[@plldvs1]

Love this old school jam. It makes me feel hopeful after hard times

[@elkanahseymouramenthosewho9327]

Rest in Peace Berkley Vanbyrd Rest in Paradise love your vocals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cardiahart3791]

this is the most beautiful piece of music i am so proud its bahamian

[@cirrusmajor]

This was an awesome band. I still don't have all their albums, but I keep searching. This was one of their best I think!

[@dennispinnock3607]

I song this song to a female classmate of mine in Jamaica, she cried that's when I realized this song was a monster song...( carol nemhard ) class of 1982 Denham Town high school.

[@Mechanic0751]

This is a great song. Bring back lots of memories.

[@crocus54]

My late husband is from Nassau and we lived on Paradise for a bit.

[@socialmedia2337]

May he rest easy.

[@jackieade6599]

May he rest in pleasure.

[@freddiebutler7113]

@crocus54. May you be reunited with your husband in the resurrection Revelation chapter 21 , verses 2 and 3. For more encouragement you can go to JW.ORG website .

[@PianoGesang]

@@freddiebutler7113 May he rest in paradise

[@malinawilson944]

CLASSIC MUSIC, THESE TYPE OF SONGS LEAVE SUCH A MARK IN YOUR LIFE. REAL MUSIC, REAL LYRICS THATS WHAT MAKES TIMELESS MUSIC. SONGS AS GOOD AS IT DID WHEN IT FIRST HIT THE AIR... THANK YOU AWESOME POST!

[@INQUISTE]

Every Word You Said Malina ! Beautiful Song . X

[@malinawilson944]

Thanks for the comment. I will almost love that song... Its so sexy and romance, the words bring u there they are captivating...

[@malinawilson944]

Thats always love that song.

[@INQUISTE]

Malina Wilson Most Welcome .

[@ratmonoaspandi9093]

enak di rungokne keno ngge tombo anyel karo juragan asu.

[@goretti-canterburg-rainfor9813]

What a Masterpiece and a voice !! As a Surinamese woman, I can see that they can sing. My heart ❤️ is pumping when I listen to this song. 🇸🇷

[@larrymar19]

what a masterpiece, this song feels like magic, I'm was totally blown away from the fist time i heard it, driving home and listening to Kool FM, so glad I could find it here, thanks a mill for posting

[@sandy4real81]

Kool FM is everything isn't it?

[@minah549]

I felt the same way! I heard it first on my Spotify Discover weekly.

[@rsjimport]

They were never marketed correctly beautifully done

[@mariaphoenix-kyser6045]

I was in high school when I heard this magical song...was taking a test in English Literature and reviewing an Edgar Allen Poe this song was playing in my head the entire time of my test and I passed it!!...it's sooo beautiful and take you far beyond your imagination with the instruments and lyrics as well!!!..truly a timeless piece 5 STARS I thank you kindly for this... Maria

[@1967soulmate]

I love this song so much that I keep going back to it time and time again. For years now. T-Connection will always be everlasting.

[@hilmanjubahar4264]

Thatss right..so sweet

[@shermtv1251]

Yes they will

[@munchibabi]

Wow. This is such an amazing song. Brings back wonderful memories. One of my all-time favourites!!!

[@mariods2330]

Omg tears in my eye. Thanks to the person that posted this song

[@hilmanjubahar4264]

Me too,iam so cry..listening this song..oh my God .bless t conection n all of us

[@hilmanjubahar4264]

Please ..i love this song

[@DwayneDeveaux1204]

The Best thing to come out of The Commonwealth of the Bahamas. U Still rule Uncle.

[@MasonFamilyGuy]

+Dwayne Deveaux The Best Right Cuzzo?

[@MasonFamilyGuy]

Yes they Do Cuz...

[@bernardmckinney9784]

The best out of the Bahamas i don't think no other group will be as good .the TC sound like earth wind and fire the best thing that ever come out the Bahamas.

[@PianoGesang]

Is Theo your uncle?

[@PianoGesang]

I am seriously asking

[@larryadderley1577]

Sitting at the beach and this song came on the radio bring back memories thanks T BAHAMAS

[@deloresburton2555]

Patti page butterflies

[@supperkingdom]

This is a kind of is so smooooth and captivating !!!.The tranquility aspect of the background piano tune is extremely fantastic.T-connection is an amazing funk group.

[@laundia]

truly one of the most heart-warming song ever recorded

[@MrJazzrat]

This was and still is one of the best bands from the 70,s and 80,s. It took a while for people to pick up on them when they changed their groove, I wish they stilled played today

[@1967soulmate]

Amazingly beautiful song. I so love the T-Connection

[@EJHA341]

My POPS HIT MII WIT THIS JEWEL!!! I'M 40 been raised by him all my life!!!! so guess it's true.....He will forever teach mii!!!!

[@Nevermind7771]

I was 11 when this was out. This had a Gino Vanelli feel 2 it. Classic music like this always bring back great memories : )

[@Nevermind7771]

i was 11 also. i remember a radio dj saying the very same thing you said.

[@rochellestrachan6308]

Oh wow, I thought the same thing. Gino Vanelli sound, another beautiful set of music

[@kevinseymour1202]

March 2024 - My Hommies from Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. These boys are evergreen 👍🏽👏🏽

[@FredCooperDaThird]

#242

[@stansmith7115]

The most perfect beautiful love song...

[@jorgecarretero6155]

Wow,It's one of those songs you get to hear once or twice in your lifetime then it desappears and reappear here and i know i heard this tune before and bring back those memories that they were LOCK AWAY how irony.SOMETIME IT FIND YOU

[@markbodie340]

This song will live forever, my boy from Andros is one of the best, the Connection Room was the joint back in the day in Freeport Bahamas, yes I said it Mb 242

[@blackbolt3685]

Fell in Love with this song as a teen,it seem to mentally,literally take me to paradise. I've off/on been trying to locate it for years,glad I finally came across this.

[@user-vo5kv9qi6k]

Outstanding indeed n Chi town rocks..everyone Be safe and Blessed J.

[@kalashnikovkhodorkovsky8153]

Beautiful song and music to sync,one of their unforgettable songs,so dreamy and relaxing,really takes you away to a tropical paradise.Always brings back so much memories,timeless music.Love it,thanks for posting this song.

[@ctekokt]

i love this song,... when iwas young

[@ticodread]

Describes The Bahamas beautifully.

[@lynettethompson4625]

T-Connection was before its time...on point!!

[@cherylplaut730]

I heard this song as a child. It was privilege to hear when I did. Technology gave me an everlasting gift

[@luckypaloh4895]

This is my sweet memory song..❤❤

[@SueQReq]

LOVE this song!!

[@jalaltariq4]

Man, back in the day . . . this was the coldest track on the radio. Before mp3s, before really even cassette tapes, everyone wanted this cut. Now that I'm grown, I can't find it anywhere. Not Morpheus, not Limewire, no one has it. I do a google search and here it is. Don't sleep on Best of My Love and Slippin Away either. I agree, these guys never got the props they deserved.

[@jewelsfields7273]

This sounds like Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind and Fire. Such a beautiful song

[@kmthewriter]

Beyond Beautiful!!

[@markbalrak5369]

Kevin Moore listen to heaven in yours eyes

[@MrRoryadams]

Kevin Moore n

[@renewyatt-hall3090]

Love this song!!!

[@jewelettlabell-smith5460]

My high school days...oh the memories...

[@dennispinnock2172]

my friend challenged me to a music playing contest back in 1989 , he used this song to blow me away...in love with it ever since

[@omarrichardson446]

They are from the Bahamas like me, and this is what I danced to my wedding , I listen to them anytime I wanna think back, to my child hood, I have to look back at time to remember from time to time... RIP Van Bryd

[@elijahquinton9086]

R.I.P Berkley we miss you!!!!!!!!

[@gracefiornascente6733]

This song is beautiful, not one I've ever heard. Thank you for sharing.

[@bgaong]

whooaa...... i finally find this beautiful song, thanks a lot !

[@kimbullard4701]

Truly one of ..it not my favorite song by T Connection!...Absolutely a masterpiece...beautiful song!

[@JasonBFord]

WOW! What a song!

[@arianemario]

outstanding............ wonderful.

[@suchyjaszczur]

I Find this recently in Daebull mix. What a tune, great great one.

[@annettehosin8984]

I have always love this song take me to a place that every time is ok in the world

[@jaejae30]

Thanx man. I've always loved this song as a kid but could never find it as an adult. One of the greatest love ballads of all time. This group was OTC.

[@user-kz8fx2zo3f]

Un chef d'œuvre. Merci Dabeull de m'avoir fait découvrir cette douceur.

[@tammara123]

wow!these guys from The Bahamas never got the credit they deserved. Awesome song

[@AkuaKamau]

They are from Nassau, Bahamas, however they're singing about Jamaica. LOL LOL LOL. Just kidding, you folks are correct, they are singing about life in The Bahamas. CHEERS and PEACE!!!

[@djalexia]

So there we go.... Losing another great song writer performer of an amazing group so called T -CONNECTION. I just read this news here and amongs many others soul funk disco pioneers stars that in the past 2 years just left us by surprise... RIP BERKLEY! YOU ARE IN "PARADISE"

[@johnjohnson7006]

🤔 playlist for lifetime classic ‼️😉👍

[@KRache242]

I love this song.... Sighhhhh!!!!

[@tonismith6260]

Rest in power my love sherry

[@fabricerolland4838]

vraiment trop bon ce groupe ❤❤❤😊

[@antoniosmith291]

Rest in power my love sherry ann mills u was truly my soulmate miss u everyday

[@cutenu2]

I have been looking for this song for so many years, but I forgot it was by T-Connection. Thank you so very much for this.

[@elbertthompson3278]

With all going in the world this song reminds me Paradise can exist in our hearts.

[@xplanetstudio]

one of the best baallad....tracks

[@jane1944]

Forever and Ever T-Connection Nassau,Bahamas.

[@dwaynecampbell4338]

From I first heard them play in Freeport 40 years ago there songs still moved me

[@JoeBodego]

This Song i want in eternity, what a wonderful song

[@johnevans1952]

AND PARADISE IS WHAT. THIS GREAT AN MIGHTY WORK IS THANKS T- CONNECTION

[@lynettethompson4625]

Excellent interview earlier this week on 104.5FM (ZNS)...Barefoot interviewing Theophilus Coakley; I had to park myself at the kitchen table to listen to it properly. Truly outstanding.

[@antoniosmith291]

Rest. In power. My love sherry ann mills. Miss u everyday

[@DappaTube]

Beautiful song

[@kemlandingan]

Really breathtaking "paradise" just love this song from the 1st time I heard it

[@brownvictoria1]

The best love song of all time.

[@user-nn6ic8kg9e]

Great song!!!

[@randyhify]

beautiful i was station in raf greenham common england when this came out it brings back some of the best years of my life thank you

[@Sonovia_Novie_Pierre]

This song is beautiful, nothing else to say

[@renewyatt-hall3090]

One of the most beautiful ballads I ever heard! Can’t find the album anywhere😢

[@hilmanjubahar4264]

Wow...t conection is my friend

[@anunnakigroup2880]

The world lost a magnificent group and a beautiful person when T Coakley left this side. He's singing now in Paradise.

[@BillRoberts242]

I think T Connection was one of the greatest bands ever, especially in their genre. As a Bahamian, I am very proud to associate myself with the memory of these guy's music.

[@patrickcleare244]

Berkley you looked so excited on stage in the last concert the T Connection had in Nassau, your wish was always for the group to get back together again and to do an African tour, your soul is now touring all those places you wanted to be. RIP and i will se you at "Mid Night"

[@bubblegum80]

to me this song is one i a million. simply beautiful

[@valdezshaw4651]

I THINK LYRICALLY THIS POSSIBLY IS THE GREATEST LOVE SONG EVER WRITTEN

[@kartikayuniastuti5938]

Thank you for sharing! I always love this song ❤❤

[@AD-yk5mq]

Berkley Van Bryd love you my friend...miss that smile when you see me...R.I.P ❤

[@moniquegibson6528]

My Bahamian men all the way from the Beautiful Islands of The BAHAMAS! Big up to Berkley Van Byrd and thecrew!RIP dude! Ppl all iver the world thought thus music was EWFl...we fooled ya world! These guys came from a place commonly known as PARADISE!...My home town🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸

[@Super26021962]

Thank you cirrus major for uploading this beautiful ballad i am listening it after 25yrs and is full of nostalgia as i was as i was newly wed that time. super 26021962

[@PSCTVBAHAMAS]

Yes indeed Mario. For our life time we can be in paradise and realize what we have and keep it that way and look forward to the final

[@nikitathompson7870]

Just head this song tonight at the T Connection concert. It was fabulous 🎊 🎉Cheers to 50 years 🥂