This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. He sang like a professional criminal His voice could jar a corpse, always leave you muttering to yourself something like, "Man, I don't believe it". It was said that all the Orbison children had poor eyesight growing up. This browser does not support getting your location. Nothing to Be Scared Of He was backed by an orchestra in the studio and Porter told him he would have to sing louder than his accompaniment because the orchestra was unable to be softer than his voice. He admitted that not being around much, due to being on the road performing, affected his marriage. [153] However, Lang quantified this style by saying, "It's so hard to explain what Roy's energy was like because he would fill a room with his energy and presence, but not say a word. He was 52 years old. He became depressed and was unable to write songs, but he kept on touring. He experienced a resurgence in popularity in the 1980s following the success of several cover versions of his songs. [89] In 1981, he and Emmylou Harris won a Grammy Award for their duet "That Lovin' You Feelin' Again" from the comedy film Roadie (in which Orbison also played a cameo role), and things were picking up. He was one of the first male rock and roll stars to show vulnerability at a time when it was the norm to project strong masculinity. "[7], In 1987, Orbison released an album of re-recorded hits titled In Dreams: The Greatest Hits. Peter Lehman summarized it, writing, "He achieved what he did not by copying classical music but by creating a unique form of popular music that drew upon a wide variety of music popular during his youth. Lang later recounted how humbled Orbison had been by the display of support from so many talented and busy musicians: "Roy looked at all of us and said, 'If there is anything I can ever do for you, please call on me'. Orbison and Melson tried to pitch it to Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers, but were turned down. Roy started out as a rockabilly and country-and-western singer, and he soon found success in the early 1960s with hits including 'Only the Lonely', 'Running Scared', 'Crying', 'In Dreams' and 'Oh, Pretty Woman'. Mick Jagger later remarked, referring to a snapshot he took of Orbison in New Zealand, "a fine figure of a man in the hot springs, he was. Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees stated, "He made emotion fashionable, that it was all right to talk about and sing about very emotional things. On June 6, 1966, he was riding his motorcycle in front of hers, when a pickup truck pulled out in front of her and she was killed instantly. In high school, Orbison and some friends formed the band Wink Westerners. However, he found new popularity in the 1980s thanks to successful cover versions of his songs. Among Orbisons honours were inclusion in the Songwriters Hall of Fame (1989) and a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement (1998). [10] He was quiet, self-effacing, and remarkably polite and obliging. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. She died in his arms while they waited for help to arrive. A few days later, a manager at a club in Boston was concerned that he looked ill, but Orbison played the show to a standing ovation. On September 14, 1968, the Orbison family home at Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee, burned to the ground while Orbison was touring in England. His distinctive style flourished as he applied his incredible vocal range to lushly orchestrated three-minute romances filled with yearning and despair. Tragically, Orbison died of a heart attack only a few weeks after the release of the Wilburys album. Born in Texas, Orbison began singing in a rockabilly and country-and-western band as a teenager. Orbison's career spanned over four decades, he is noted for his impassioned singing style, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. Due to a number of personal tragedies, his career nosedived. Many of his contemporaries compared his music with that of classically trained musicians, although he never mentioned any classical music influences. Playing shows at night and living with his wife and young child in a tiny apartment, Orbison often took his guitar to his car to write songs. Jul 30, 2018. "[142] Orbison acknowledged this in looking back on the era in which he became popular: "When ["Crying"] came out I don't think anyone had accepted the fact that a man should cry when he wants to cry."[142]. (2003). Orbison suffered a major health scare while vacationing in Hawaii in 1977 and had to undergo a triple coronary bypass procedure to unblock his arteries. [69], Orbison was fascinated with machines. Industries Rock Astrological. Go!" [58] Orbison felt a kinship with Lennon, but it was George Harrison with whom he would later form a strong friendship. [86], In 1980, Don McLean recorded "Crying"[14] and it went to the top of the charts, first in the Netherlands then reaching number five in the US and staying on the charts for 15 weeks; it was number one in the UK for three weeks and also topped the Irish Charts. The album won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. A family spokeswoman said she died at a Los Angeles medical centre on. "[151], His voice ranged from baritone to tenor, and music scholars have suggested that he had a three- or four-octave range. [14] He was astonished to find that he was as popular there as he had been in 1964, and he was forced to stay in his hotel room because he was mobbed on the streets of Sofia. With Dees, he wrote "It's Over", a number-one hit in the UK and a song that would be one of his signature pieces for the rest of his career. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Otherwise, each seems to follow a separate structure. The song was released on Sun 242 in May 1956[14] and broke into the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 59 and selling 200,000 copies. [19] The band ultimately split over disputed writing credits and royalties, but Orbison stayed in Memphis and asked his 16-year-old girlfriend, Claudette Frady, to join him there. As "In Dreams" was released in April 1963, Orbison was asked to replace Duane Eddy on a tour of the UK in top billing with the Beatles. Chief Contributing Editor to. Oops, we were unable to send the email. To me that was the voice of God. He underwent a triple coronary bypass on January 18, 1978. [7] Orbison's success was greater in Britain; as Billboard magazine noted, "In a 68-week period that began on August 8, 1963, Roy Orbison was the only American artist to have a number-one single in Britain. Roy Orbison endured a great deal of tragedy in his relatively short life. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Son of Singer Roy Orbison. This is a carousel with slides. Wesley (born 1965), his youngest son with Claudette, was raised by Orbison's parents. But later, when I was touring, we got the video out and I really got to appreciate what David gave to the song, and what the song gave to the moviehow it achieved this otherworldly quality that added a whole new dimension to 'In Dreams'. Roy Orbison died on December 6, 1988, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, of a heart attack. Fred Foster later suggested that Rose's takeover was responsible for the commercial failure of Orbison's work at MGM. The rival appears, but the woman chooses the singer, and the song ends in a crescendo of relief. [39] Melson and Orbison followed it with the more complex "Blue Angel", which peaked at number nine in the US and number 11 in the UK. Tragically, Claudette died after a truck collided with her motorcycle when she and Orbison were out for a ride one day near their Tennessee home. Both Orbison and Cash mentioned this anecdote years later, but Phillips denied that he was so abrupt on the phone with Orbison or that he hung up on him. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [31], Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel both commented on the otherworldly quality of Orbison's voice. [7] With the onset of the British Invasion in 196465, the direction of popular music shifted dramatically, and most performers of Orbison's generation (Roy was 28 in 1964, and thus too old to rock and roll) were driven from the charts. His wife Claudette had an affair with the contractor who built their home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. According to Orbison, the subsequent songs he wrote with Melson during this period were constructed with his voice in mind, specifically to showcase its range and power. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. [147] Orbison's music and voice have been compared to opera by Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and songwriter Will Jennings, among others. The Beatles stood dumbfounded backstage as Orbison simply played through 14 encores. He was known to be quiet, self-effacing, and was also very polite. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? For men to sing about very emotional things Before that no one would do it. Roy Orbison had a heart attack and died of it. Shutterstock Advertisement 23. Orbison attempted to sell to RCA Victor his recordings of songs by other writers, working with and being in awe of Chet Atkins, who had played guitar with Presley. His second marriage produced two sons, Roy Jr. and Alexander. There was a problem getting your location. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. With him, it was all about fat and blood. [140], In 1990, Colin Escott wrote an introduction to Orbison's biography published in a CD box set: "Orbison was the master of compression. Orbison wrote "Claudette"about Claudette Frady, whom he married in 1957and the Everly Brothers recorded it as the B-side of "All I Have to Do Is Dream". The Nashville session guitarist Jerry Kennedy stated, "Roy went against the grain. Go! His first wife, Claudette Frady died in a motorcycle accident on June 6, 1966 in Gallatin, Tennessee. [40], "Crying" followed in July 1961 and reached number two; it was coupled with an up-tempo R&B song, "Candy Man", written by Fred Neil and Beverley Ross, which reached the Billboard Top 30, staying on the charts for two months. He heard a song called "Ooby Dooby" while in college, composed by Dick Penner and Wade Moore, and he returned to Wink with "Ooby Dooby" in hand and continued performing with the Wink Westerners after his first year. Orbison noticed that he was unable to control the tremor in the late afternoon and evenings, and chose to record in the mornings when it was possible. [25] Orbison requested a string section and with it, he recorded three new songs, the most notable of which was "Uptown", written with Joe Melson. [98] He and k.d. Roy Orbison, (born April 23, 1936, Vernon, Texas, U.S.died December 6, 1988, Hendersonville, Tennessee), American singer-songwriter who was best remembered for his soaring voice, one of the most operatic in all of rock music, and for his carefully crafted ballads of loneliness and heartache. With his Coke-bottle black glasses, his three-octave range, he seemed to take joy sticking his knife deep into the hot belly of your teenage insecurities. They gave themselves stage names; Orbison chose his from his musical hero, calling himself "Lefty Wilbury" after Lefty Frizzell. Raised in West Texas, Orbison formed his first musical group at age 13. 16 in the UK. Death Dec 1984 (aged 71) Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee, USA. Brown, Tony; Kutner, Jon; Warwick, Neil (2000). Is Roy Orbison in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. "[102] The concert was filmed in one take and aired on Cinemax under the title Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night; it was released on video by Virgin Records, selling 50,000 copies. In late 1977, Orbison was not feeling well and decided to spend the winter in Hawaii. In West Texas, he was exposed to rhythm and blues, Tex-Mex, the orchestral arrangements of Mantovani, and Cajun music. Biographical insert with. [74][75], He recorded an album dedicated to the songs of Don Gibson and another of Hank Williams covers, but both sold poorly. 1 spent 53 weeks on the US charts, peaking at number three. People Projects Discussions Surnames He enrolled at North Texas State College in Denton, planning to study geology so that he could secure work in the oil fields if music did not pay. Using the standard 32-bar form for verses and choruses, normal pop songs followed the verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-verse-chorus structure. "[142] Elvis Presley stated Orbison's voice was the greatest and most distinctive he had ever heard. [67], While on tour again in the UK in 1966,[68] Orbison broke his foot falling off a motorcycle in front of thousands of screaming fans at a race track; he performed his show that evening in a cast. The structure and themes of his songs defied convention, and his much-praised voice and performance style were unlike any other in rock and roll. [57] Ringo Starr later said, "In Glasgow, we were all backstage listening to the tremendous applause he was getting. [55] On the opening night, Orbison opted to go onstage first, although he was the more established act. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The band changed their names to The Candy Men (in reference to Roy's hit) and played with Orbison from 1962 to 1967. Try again. Try again later. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The complicated history of how Shania Twain swapped husbands with best friend after ex, Michael J Fox's wife and children: A timeline of Back to the Future star's beautiful, George Michael's stunning stripped back version of 'A Different Corner' is a lost. Roy Orbison (1969-1988; his death) Children. [14], The Teen Kings went to Sun Studio in Memphis, where Phillips wanted to record "Ooby Dooby" again, in his studio. Orbison eventually developed an image that did not reflect his personality. [103], It was also in 1988 that Orbison began collaborating seriously with Electric Light Orchestra bandleader Jeff Lynne on a new album. Verify and try again. There is a problem with your email/password. This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 04:43. He left MGM Records in 1973 and signed a one-album deal with Mercury Records. Average Age & Life Expectancy On December 6, 1988, he flew model airplanes with his sons and had dinner at his mother's home. He dropped out of college to pursue music, and, as a member of the Teen-Kings, he recorded Ooby Dooby in 1955 at Norman Pettys studio in Clovis, New Mexico. She died at the age of 60 in 2011 from pancreatic cancer, exactly 23 years after the death of her husband. lang performed a duet of "Crying" for inclusion on the soundtrack to the film Hiding Out (1987); the pair received a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals after Orbison's death. The American artist had died from a heart attack while visiting his elderly mother, The New York Times. ", Bruce Springsteen, 2012 SXSW Keynote Address[127], Rock and roll in the 1950s was defined by a driving backbeat, heavy guitars, and lyrical themes that glorified youthful rebellion. Try again later. His career slumped. [50] His black clothes and song lyrics emphasized the image of mystery and introversion. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. He never seemed like he was trying to sing, he just did it. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Try again later. Along the way, Harrison made a quick visit to Tom Petty's residence to obtain his guitar; Petty and his band had backed Dylan on his last tour. A third category is his uptempo rockabilly songs such as "Go! Fred Foster later recalled, "He did it, and everybody looked around in amazement. Go!" Orbison continued recording albums in the 1970s, but none of them sold well. Sonny James' version of "Only the Lonely" reached number one on the country music charts. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Another son, Anthony King, would follow in 1962. [96] During filming, Lynch would also sit his cast down every few hours and ask them to listen to the song. Only the Lonely (1960), Crying (1961), Its Over (1964), and Oh, Pretty Woman (1964) were all hits, and Orbison was one of the few American rockers to maintain a place high on the pop charts during the British Invasion. He was buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in an unmarked grave. Escott, Colin (1990). LOS ANGELES - Barbara Orbison, widow of rock n' roll pioneer Roy Orbison, died Tuesday on the 23rd anniversary of her husband's death, a family spokeswoman said. [56] Finally, when the audience began chanting "We want Roy!" [38] When Presley heard "Only the Lonely" for the first time, he bought a box of copies to pass to his friends. You were going down. [22], For a brief period in the late 1950s, Orbison made his living at Acuff-Rose, a songwriting firm concentrating mainly on country music. Occupation (s) Entrepreneur, music producer/publisher. Friends and relatives attributed the breakdown of the marriage to her youth and her inability to withstand being alone and bored. Resend Activation Email. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Years active. [154], Orbison often excused his motionless performances by saying that his songs did not allow instrumental sections so he could move or dance on stage, although songs like "Mean Woman Blues" did offer that. In November 1988, his album Mystery Girl was completed, and the Traveling Wilburys' first album was a success. [72], A grieving Orbison threw himself into his work, collaborating with Bill Dees to write music for The Fastest Guitar Alive, a film that MGM had scheduled for him to star in as well. [120] According to Rolling Stone, "Mystery Girl cloaks the epic sweep and grandeur of his classic sound in meticulous, modern productionthe album encapsulates everything that made Orbison great, and for that reason it makes a fitting valedictory.[121], Traveling Wilburys Vol. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [28], Orbison's own style, the sound created at RCA Victor Studio B in Nashville with pioneer engineer Bill Porter, the production by Foster, and the accompanying musicians gave Orbison's music a "polished, professional sound finally allowing Orbison's stylistic inclinations free rein". Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee, USA. 1958) and Anthony (b. Orbison married his girlfriend, Claudette Frady, in 1957. In the final three months of his life, he gave Rolling Stone magazine extensive access to his daily activities; he intended to write an autobiography and wanted Martin Sheen to play him in a biopic. When he rerecorded the song for Sam Phillips at Sun Records, it became his first hit. [26][27] In his first session for Monument in Nashville, Orbison recorded a song that RCA Victor had refused, "Paper Boy", backed by "With the Bug", but neither charted. The sunglasses led some people to assume he was blind. He told Rolling Stone in 1988, "I liked the sound of [my voice]. "[37] Its success transformed Orbison into an overnight star and he appeared on Dick Clark's Saturday Night Beechnut Show out of New York City. When he arrived in Britain, however, he realized he was no longer the main draw. I mean, you could put workers like Chubby Checker or Bobby Rydell in second-rate shows and they'd still shine through, but not me. [35] They instead recorded the song at RCA Victor's Nashville studio, with sound engineer Bill Porter trying a completely new strategy, building the mix from the top down rather than from the bottom up, beginning with close-miked backing vocals in the foreground, and ending with the rhythm section soft in the background. Orbison's fame dwindled around the end of 1970, but the songwriter began to rise to stardom before his death. Their debut album in 1988 landed Orbison in the top ten for the first time since 1964. Roy Orbison was a rock and roll icon, famed for his operatic singing voice and dark sunglasses, which he always wore on stage. Grandfather to to Roy DeWayne Orbison and Anthony King Orbison . However, they reconciled 10 months later. In 2002, Billboard magazine listed him at number 74 on its list of the Top 600 recording artists. He sounded like he was singing from an Olympian mountaintop. Roy used thick corrective lenses from an early age, and was self-conscious about his appearance. Orbison's two eldest sons with Claudette - Roy DeWayne and Anthony King - tragically died as children due to a house fire at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee, while he was playing in Bournemouth in the UK. The Smooth Sanctuary with Gary Vincent [40], Orbison was now able to move to Nashville permanently with his wife Claudette and son Roy DeWayne, born in 1958. [117][118], Mystery Girl was released by Virgin Records on January 31, 1989. [3] His major musical influence as a youth was country music. [a][9] All the Orbison children had poor eyesight; Roy used thick corrective lenses from an early age. Roy Orbison was born on April 23, 1936 in Vernon, Texas. Barbara was a German-born United States-based entrepreneur and music producer. Roy Orbison, (born April 23, 1936, Vernon, Texas, U.S.died December 6, 1988, Hendersonville, Tennessee), American singer-songwriter who was best remembered for his soaring voice, one of the most operatic in all of rock music, and for his carefully crafted ballads of loneliness and heartache. That's what I have to give them. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [82] Peter Lehman observed that Orbison's absence was a part of the mystery of his persona: "Since it was never clear where he had come from, no one seemed to pay much mind to where he had gone; he was just gone. "[7][30] The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock and Roll states that the music Orbison made in Nashville "brought a new splendour to rock", and compared the melodramatic effects of the orchestral accompaniment to the musical productions of Phil Spector. lang compared Orbison to a tree, with passive but solid beauty. [134] Peter Watrous, writing for the New York Times, declared in a concert review, "He has perfected an odd vision of popular music, one in which eccentricity and imagination beat back all the pressures toward conformity". [125], In 2014, a demo of Orbison's "The Way Is Love" was released as part of the 25th-anniversary deluxe edition of Mystery Girl. [90] It was Orbison's first Grammy, and he felt hopeful of making a full return to popular music,[91] In the meantime, Van Halen released a hard-rock cover of "Oh, Pretty Woman" on their 1982 album Diver Down, further exposing a younger generation to Orbison's music. [146] Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees went further to say that when he heard "Crying" for the first time, "That was it. Bryant's impression of Orbison was of "a timid, shy kid who seemed to be rather befuddled by the whole music scene. "[112] He lost some weight to fit his new image and the constant demand of touring, as well as the newer demands of making videos. [99] Rolling Stone included it in the top 100 albums of the decade. Running Scared (1961), a delirious fantasy of romantic paranoia, epitomizes Orbisons artistry: tension mounts in the accompaniment and in the singers voice as he frets that a chance encounter with his rival for his lovers affections will cause her to leave him. Mystery Girl, released posthumously in 1989, featured the single You Got It, which remained in the top ten for 18 weeks. [113], Orbison performed at the Front Row Theater in Highland Heights, Ohio on December 4, 1988. ). [41] Back in the studio, seeking a change from the pop sound of "Only the Lonely", "Blue Angel", and "I'm Hurtin'",[42] Orbison worked on a new song, "Running Scared", based loosely on the rhythm of Ravel's Bolro; the song was about a man on the lookout for his girlfriend's previous boyfriend, whom he feared would try to take her away. Roy Orbison endured a great deal of tragedy in his relatively short life. [33], "Only the Lonely" shot to number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit number one in the UK and Australia. (1992). Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. [24] In three recording sessions in 1958 and 1959, Orbison recorded seven songs for RCA Victor at their Nashville studios; only two singles were judged worthy of release by the label. A few days later, a manager at a club in Boston was worried about Orbison's health, but the singer completed his gig. He was buried in a grave that was not marked at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. Roy Orbison was a singer-songwriter renowned for his work in the rock 'n' roll world. Corrections? The Life and Times of Roy Orbison (1998) Roy Orbison Preservation Society 903K views 3 years ago Pronounced Dead for 20 Minutes - What He Saw and How it Changed His Life Forever Prioritize. Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 - December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his impassioned singing style, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. Orbison was a film enthusiast, and when not touring, writing, or recording, he dedicated time to seeing up to three films a day. Alex, also known as Orbi, is a drummer, writer, director, and film producer. I remember him as a Baptist minister. Jakobs lived a full life and passed away in 2011 after suffering from cancer. In 1988, he co-founded the Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynne, and a new album of songs - such as 1989's 'You Got It' - proved to be very successful, even after his death. GREAT NEWS! On September 14, 1968, the Orbison family home at Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee, burned to the ground while Orbison was touring in England. Roy Orbison Jr is also a musician and record producer. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. In the third, however, he abandoned the idea of using falsetto and sang the final high 'A' naturally, so astonishing everyone present that the accompanying musicians stopped playing. There was a memorial service in Nashville, and there was another one in Los Angeles. [128] Few of Orbison's recordings have these characteristics. English They were joined by Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Bonnie Raitt, Jennifer Warnes, James Burton,[101] and k.d. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. After a series of personal tragedies and professional setbacks that derailed his career in the mid-1960s, Orbison made a stunning comeback in the late 1980s, partly as a result of the use of his song In Dreams in the film Blue Velvet. [88] Orbison was all but forgotten in the US, yet he reached popularity in less likely places such as Bulgaria in 1982. Roy Orbison married his girlfriend Claudette Frady in 1957, but divorced in 1964 due to her infidelities. One of the Teen Kings later stated that the band did not meet Cash until they were on tour with him and other Sun Records artists. He was the middle son of parents Orbie Lee Orbison (19131984), an oil well driller and car mechanic, and nurse Nadine Vesta Shults (1913-1992). Best Known For: Singer-songwriter Roy Orbison wrote romantic 1960s pop ballads like "Oh, Pretty Woman." In 1987, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He began singing on a local radio show at age 8, and he became the show's host by the late 1940s. In 1988, he co-founded the Traveling Wilburys (a rock supergroup) with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynne. Phillips remembered being much more impressed with Orbison's mastery of the guitar than with his voice. He was just there. [80] Wesley (born 1965), his youngest son with Claudette, was raised by Orbison's parents. "[c] The success of their KMID television show got them another show on KOSA-TV, and they changed their name to the Teen Kings. And I think that somewhere between the time of "Ooby Dooby" and "Only the Lonely", it kind of turned into a good voice. It was very emotional. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23769146/roy-dewayne-orbison. [124], On October 20, 1992, King of Heartsanother album of Orbison songswas released. Spouse. 1962), died in the fire. His greatest recordings were quite simply perfect; not a word or note surplus to intention. 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