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Dennis: The childhood part of my life
Wasn't very pretty, see... Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Dennis: I was born and raised In the slums of the city, Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Dennis: It was a one-room shack That slept ten other children beside me, Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Dennis: We hardly enough food Or room to sleep Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Dennis: It was hard times... I needed somethin' to ease my troubled mind Dennis: Oooh listen... My father didn't know the meaning of work Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Dennis: He disrespected mama, And treated us like dirt Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Dennis: I left home seeking a job That I never could find Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Dennis: The pressure came down hard And I took to cloud nine Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Paul: I'm doing fine Up here, on cloud nine Dennis: A one more time Paul: I'm doing fine Up here, on cloud nine Dennis: Folks down there tell me... Dennis: They say give yourself a chance And don't let life pass you by, Temptations: Woo, woo, woo Dennis: But the world, say, is a rat race Where only the strongest survive, It's a dog-eat-dog world And that ain't no lie, Temptations: Ain't no lie Dennis: It ain't even safe no more To walk the streets at night Temptations: I'm doing fine On cloud nine Dennis: Let me tell 'bout cloud nine... Temptations: Cloud nine Paul: You can be what you want to be Temptations: Cloud Nine Dennis: You ain't got no responsibility Temptations: Cloud Nine Eddie: And every man, every man is free Temptations: Cloud nine Dennis: You're a million miles from reality Paul: Reality Temptations: I wanna' say up Eddie and Otis: Higher Temptations: Up and up, Up and away Temptations: Cloud nine Eddie: I wanna' say I love the life I live, And I'm going to live, the life I love Or be on cloud nine... I, I, I, I, I, I'm ridin' high Temptations: On cloud nine Dennis: You're as free as a burning flame Temptations: Cloud nine Melvin: There's no difference between day and night Temptations: Cloud nine Eddie: It's a world of love and harmony Temptations: Cloud nine Dennis: You're a million miles from reality Paul: Reality Temptations: I wanna' say up Eddie and Otis: Higher Temptations: Up and up, up and away Temptations: Cloud Nine Paul: You can be what you want to be, ah Temptations: Cloud nine Dennis: You ain't got no responsibility Temptations: Cloud nine Eddie: Every man in his mind is free Temptations: Cloud nine Dennis: You're a million miles from reality Temptations: Cloud nine Paul: You can be what you want to be Temptations: all of them weave in and out with ad libs and es of "Boom-booms" fade to end |
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| 2. |
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You played hookie from school and you can't go out to play, yeah!
Mama said, "For the rest of the week, in your room you gotta stay, yeah!" Now you feel like the whole world's pickin'[ on you, But deep down inside, you know it ain't true. You're in punishment 'cause your mother wants to raise you in the right way, yeah! But you don't care, 'cause you already made up your mind you wanna run away yeah! You're on your way, Runaway Child, Running Wild, Runaway Child Running Wild, Better go back home where you belong. Roaming through the city going nowhere fast, you're on your own at last, Hey! It's gettin' late. Where will you sleep? You're gettin' kinda hungry, you forgot to bring something to eat. Oh, lost with no money you start to cry, But remember, you left home wantin' to be grown, so dry your weeping eyes. Sirens screamin' down neon lighted streets. You want your mama. Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run. Are they looking for you? You're frightened and confused. I want my mama. Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, but she's much too far away, she can't hear a word you say. You've heard some frightening news on the radio, about little boys running away from home, And the parents don't see them no more. You wanna stop to hitch a ride, I know, But your mama told you never trust a stranger And you don't know which way to go. Streets are dark and deserted, not a sound nor sign of life. How you long to hear your mother's voice, 'cause you're lost and alone. But remember, you made the choice, Runaway Child Running Wild. You better go back home where you belong, Oh, Runaway Child Running Wild, You better go back home where you belong. You're lost in this great big city, Go back home where you belong. Not a familiar face, ain't it a pity, Go back home where you belong. Runaway Child, Running Wild, You better go home where you belong. |
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| 4:43 |
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Ow, people gather round me, it's whom it may concern.
I'm not trying to run your life. But you're never too old to learn, huh. Stop worrying about your neighbors and the fancy things they got. 'Cause if you do you'll find it sure, you're gonna wind up on the spot. Don't let the Jones Don't let the Jone: Get you down, oh down. One more time. Don't let the Joneses Don't let the Jones Don't let the Joneses Get you down, oh down. Woo, woo oh oh oh Huh, you may not believe it but nine times out of ten it's true. The people you're trying to keep up with Are trying to keep up too. Remember that old saying, "All that glitters ain't gold". Take heed, don't ignore it until your money time will hold. Oh Don't let the Jones Don't let the Jones Don't let the Joneses Get you down, oh down. Hear me now, now. Don't let the Joneses Don't let the Jones Don't let the Joneses Get you down, oh down. Who-har-har-who-who, Who-har-har-do-do-do-do You're lying to yourself but you don't even know it. You're so busy following the Joneses, you ain't got time to show it. Keeping up with the Joneses, it'll only makes your life a mess. Bill collectors, tranquilizers and getting deeper in debt. You better leave The Joneses alone. Tell 'em one more time. You better leave, oh leave The Joneses alone. Otis: Joneses got a new car today. Here's what you should say Harray for the Joneses! Instead you worry till your whole head turns gray. Worry 'bout the Joneses. Melvin Remember it's their car and they're the ones who had to pay. So leave Jo-Jo-Joneses alone. Listen, your car might be old, but remember it never fails to get you where you want to go. Oh, don't let the Jones Don't let the Jones Don't let the Joneses Get you down, oh down. Hear me now, now. Don't let the Joneses Don't let the Jones Don't let the Joneses Get you down, oh down. Do do do do do do You're doing fine. Don't let the Joneses get you down. Now listen, if you see something you want and you know you can't afford it, The very next thing for you to do is start saving towards it. The Joneses have been a downfall for many persons, you see. So people, take my advice and let the Joneses be. Ow. Don't let the Jones Don't let the Jones Don't let the Joneses Get you down, oh down. Hear me now, now. Don't let the Joneses Don't let the Jones Don't let the Joneses Get you down, oh down. You're doing fine. Don't let the Joneses get you down. (Who) You're doing fine. Don't let the Joneses get you down. (Who) Do do do do do do Boom-boom-boom-boom |
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| 2:53 |
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I, my, my, my, my
Oh I, Can turn the gray sky blue, I You see I can make it rain, when I want it to, oh I I can build a castle from a single grain of sand, I You see I can make a ship sail, on dry land tell 'em yeah I'm unhappy with all the powers I possess, yeah Girl you're the key to my happiness and I (I can't get next to you, babe ) (I can't get next to you) I've trying a long time (I can't get next to you, babe) (I can't get next you) I don't know what to do I, Oh I, I, oh Lord I can fly like a bird in the sky, oh I And I can buy anything that money can buy, oh I Can turn a river into a raging fire, oh I And I can live forever if I so desire, yeah I'm unhappy with all the power I possess, yeah girl 'Cause girl your the key cause (I can't get next to you babe) (I can't get next to you) (I can't get next to you babe) (I can't get next to you) Let me tell that I can turn back the hands of time, You better believe I can, oh I You see I can take the season's change just by waving my hand, let me say I I can change anything from old to new girl, oh I All the things I want to do the most, you see, I'm unable to do, yeah Unimportant these things that I'm trying to do here today 'Cause girl, you see, I (Can't get next to you babe) I've been trying a long time (I can't get next to you) Oh somebody oughta help me (I can't get next to you, babe) Let me, let me go (I can't get next to you) Let me I, Lord I've been working on it, baby I've been thinking about it Oh I But you see, I've been trying to call you all day long But you see I don't have your phone number, honey, I I've been, I've been, thinking about you baby, something awful You see, I, oh I, sometimes I feel like I want to moan about it And I, I don't just know what to say about it |
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| 5. |
| 6:04 |
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[Melvin]
Yes, my skin is black, But that's no reason to hold me back. [Eddie] Why don't you think about it? Think about it, think about it, think about it, Think about it... I have wants and desires, Just like you. So move on the side, 'Cause I'm comin' through, oh! [Temptations] No matter how hard you try, You can't stop me now. [Eddie and Temptations] No matter how hard you try, You can't stop me now, oooh... [Melvin] Yes, your skin is white... Does that make you right? [Eddie] Why don't you think about it? Think about it, think about it, think about it, Think about it... This is a message, A message to y'all: Together we stand, Divided we fall, oh! [Dennis] Black is a color, Just like white. Tell me: how can a color determine whether You're wrong or right? We all have our faults... Yes we do. [Eddie] So look in your mirror. [Temptations] Look in the mirror. [Eddie] What do you see? [Temptations] What do you see? [Eddie] Two eyes. [Temptations] Two eyes. [Eddie] A nose, and a mouth, just like me, oh! [Eddie] Your eyes are open, But you refuse to see, The laws of society Were made for both you, and me. Because of my color, I struggle to be free. Sticks and stones, May break my bones, But in the end, You're gonna' see my friend, oh! [Temptations] No matter how hard you try, You can't stop me now. [Temptations] Say it loud! No matter how hard you try, You can't stop me now. |
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Yeah!
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah! People, Let me tell you 'bout a place I know, to get in it don't take much dough. Where you can really do your thing. It's got a neon sigh outside that says, "Come in and take a look at your mind. You'll be surprised what you might find." Strobe lights flashing from sun up to sundown, People gather there from all parts of town. Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track. People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack. Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah! You can have your fortune told, you can learn the meaning of soul. There ain't no such thing as time. Incense in the air, peace signs painted everywhere, I guarantee you this place will blow your mind. They got music so high you can't get over it, So low you can't get under it. Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track. People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack. Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah! Millionaires, kings and queens go there to do their thing, You might see anybody there, yeah. Bearskin rugs, tails and minks It don't really matter what you wear. Take off your shoes, sit on the floor, Join in and be what you wanna be, don't you know it's Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track. People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack. Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah! They got a cat there shoutin' the blues, talkin' 'bout payin' some dues. People walkin' round reciting poetry, yeah. Screaming guitars and a thousand colored lights, People, I'm telling you this place is really out of sight. You can have your fortune told, you can learn the meaning of soul, I can tell you the place will blow your mind, don't you know it's Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track. People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack. Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah! Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah! |
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| 2:45 |
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Kumba ya-ya
Oh my soul, of my whole ya-ya-ya Price so right, my whole ya-ya-ya Born into this world a baby, You're mind is clear as the air Time passes... You learn to walk and talk Time passes... You learn right from wrong Time passes... You leave home seeking a life Of your own... I'm tellin' you the natural facts For way this world Listen to me people... You make your own heavens and hell Right here on earth I'm tellin' you the natural facts For way this world You make you own heaven and hell Right here on earth On earth, on earth, on earth... Time passess... And your values change Life becomes a strange, confusing game Suddenly you want the finer things in life But you find it takes a lots of hard work Now you're standing At the crossroads of life To satisfy your personal wants... Will you do wrong Or will you do right? Well one thing you must admit, And you know it's true The final decision, Is still up to you I'm tellin' you the natural facts For way this world Listen to me people... You make your own heaven and hell Right here on earth Let me tell you one more time... I'm tellin' you the natural facts For way this world You make your own heaven and hell Right here on earth Listen people... Life is a giant, invisible scale with two sides; Good and bad You and your beliefs Are the weights The things you do each day Determine the balance Your conscience is a flawless Judge and jury; The only question is what you want I'm tellin' you |
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| 3:52 |
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Ain't no words to this song.
You just dance an' hum along. Ain't no words to this song. You just dance and hum along. |
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| 8:34 |
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| 3:13 |
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Oh no-there's got to be a better way
Say it again There's got to be a better way-yeah What is it good for? War has caused unrest Among the younger generation Induction then destruction Who wants to die? War-huh What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Say it again War-huh What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Yeah War-I despise 'Cos it means destruction Of innocent lives War means tears To thousands of mothers how When their sons go off to fight And lose their lives I said War-huh It's an enemy of all mankind No point of war 'Cos you're a man War has caused unrest Among the younger generation Induction then destruction Who wants to die? Give it to me one time-now Give it to me one time-now War has shattered Many young men's dreams We've got no place for it today They say we must fight to keep our freedom But Lord, there's just got to be a better way It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker War Friend only to the undertaker War War War-Good God, now Now Give it to me one time now Now now What is it good for? |
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| 7:55 |
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Calling out to everyone across the nation
Said the world today is in a desperate situation Stealing, burning, fighting, killing Nothing but corruption It look like mankind in on the eve of destruction Oh yes it is now people let me tell you now We've got to learn to live with each other No matter what the race, creed or color I just got to tell you what the world needs now Is love and understanding get aboard the friendship train Everybody shake a hand make a friend now Listen to us now, we're doing our thing On the friendship train We've got to start today to make tomorrow A brighter day for our children Oh calm down people now we can do it I can prove it but only if our hearts are willing So get aboard the friendship train Everybody, shake a hand, shake a hand Yes I'm talking about the friendship train Get on board shake a hand, make a friend It don't matter what you look like People or who you are If your heart is in the right place In the right place Talking about the right place You're welcome aboard now This train stands for justice, This train stands for freedom This train stands for harmony and peace This train stands for love Come on get on the friendship train People listen to me now Harmony is the key my sisters and brothers Oh yes it is I say Harmony is the key my sisters and brothers People can't wait cause another day might be too late Come on get on the friendship train |
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People moving out,
People moving in. why, because of the color of their skin run, run, run but you sho' can't hide An eye for an eye,tooth for a tooth, vote for me and I'll set you free rap on, brother, rap on The only person talking about love thy brother is the preacher and it seems nobody's interested in learning but the teacher segregation, determination, demonstration, intergration, Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to our nation Ball of confusion, oh yeah That's what the world is today, hey The sale of pills are at an all time high young folks walking round with their heads in the sky the cities ablaze in the summertime, and oh the beat goes on evolution, revolution, gun control, sound of soul shooting rockets to the moon kids growing up too soon politicians say more taxes, will solve everything and the band played on So, round and around and around we go where the world's headed, nobody knows Oh, Great Googamooga, can't you hear me talking to you just a ball of confusion, oh yeah that's what the world is today, hey Fear in the air, tension everywhere unemployment rising fast, the Beatles new record's a gas and the only safe place to live, is on an indian reservation and the band played on Eve of destruction, tax deduction city inspectors, bill collectors mod clothes in demand, population out of hand, suicide, too many bills hippies moving to the hills people all over the world are shouting end the war and the band played on Oh, Great Googamooga, can't you hear me talking to you just a ball of confusion, thatc |
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Smiling faces sometimes pretend to be your friend.
Smiling faces show no traces of the evil that lurks within. Smiling faces, Smiling Faces, Sometimes they don't tell the truth. Smiling faces, smiling faces tell lies and I got proof. The truth is in the eye 'cause the eyes don't lie, amen. Remember, a smile is just a frown turned upside down my friend. So, hear me when I'm saying Smiling faces, Smiling Faces, Sometimes they don't tell the truth. Smiling faces, smiling faces tell lies and I got proof. Beware. Beware of the handshake that hides the snake, I'm tellin' you beware of the pat on the back it just might hold you back. Jealousy, (Jealousy) misery, (misery) envy. I tell you you can't see behind Smiling faces, Smiling Faces, Sometimes they don't tell the truth. Smiling faces, smiling faces tell lies and I got proof. Your enemy won't do you no harm, 'cause you'll know where he's comin' from; don't let the handshake and the smile fool ya. Take my advice I'm only tryin' to school ya. Smiling faces, Smiling Faces, Sometimes they don't tell the truth. |
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| 4:28 |
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Feather in your cap if you catch a robber,
Dirt in your face if your scheme falls through Pay close attention to my story You'll find every word is true. Junk man standing on the corner Selling death, no conscience has he. In the name of God, won't somebody stop him Stop him, think about the children Its a matter of life and death, you see. Ain't no time to stand back and point your finger, We've got to face reality. No, no, no, no, no Don't turn your back on this problem, people, Too much depends on you and me. Desperate with no sense of value, Just an evil mind lurking through the night. Because of you, the streets ain't safe no more for walking, Cause you're feeling so up-tight. Take a look around |
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| 2:54 |
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Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by.
I say to myself, "You're such a lucky guy." To have a girl like her is truly a dream come true. Out of all of the fellas in the world she belongs to you... But it was just my imagination running away with me. It was just my imagination running away with me... Ooh-hoo-hoo-hooh Soon we'll be married.. and raise a family. In a cozy, little home out in the country with two children, maybe three. I tell you, I can visualize it all. This couldn't be a dream for too real it all seems. But it was just my imagination -- once again -- running away with me. I tell you it was just my imagination running away with me... Every night, on my knees I pray, "Dear Lord, hear my plea... don't ever let another take her love from me or I will surely die.." Ooh, her love is heavenly; when her arms enfold me, I hear a tender rhapsody... but in reality, she doesn't even know me Just my imagination -- once again -- running away with me. Tell you it was just my imagination running away with me. I never met her, but I can't forget her. Just my imagination.. -- ooh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah -- running away with me |
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I like the sound of funky music
Let me hear you sing it (I like the sound of funky music) I like it 'Cause funky music sho nuff turns me on I like the sound of funky music Bless my soul, I can't control The feeling I get when I hear the funky music People, it does something to my brain What it is I can't explain Keep it right there I don't want to lose it Come on, come on, come on people now Express yourself Come on come on come on people now I like the sound of funky music My mind is singing Everybody sing it sing it I like it 'Cause funky music sho nuff turn me on Music's got my soul on fire I can feel the blood boiling in my veins People I get a feeling deep down inside Something like a rollercoaster ride And I ain't ashamed to say that I feel alright Funky now Come on come on come on people and express yourself Don't it make you feel alright All you crazy people from the big city Get on down to the nitty gritty I like the sound of funky music Everybody sing it with me (I like the sound of funky music) 'Cause funky music sho nuff turn me on Boom boom boom Like a river turns me Boom boom boom |
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| 12:02 |
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It was the third of September
That day I'll always remember, yes I will 'Cause that was the day that my daddy died I never had a chance to see him Never heard nothin' but bad things about him Mama I'm depending on you to tell me the truth Mama looked up and said son Papa was a rolling stone Wherever he laid his hat was his home And when he died all he left us was alone Mama is it true what they say That papa never worked a day in his life? And mama there's some bad talk goin' round town That papa had three out-side children And another wife, and that ain't right Heard some talk about papa Doin' some store-front prechin' Talking about saving souls and all the time leaching Dealin' in dirt and stealing in the name of the Lord Mama looked up and said son Papa was a rolling stone Wherever he laid his hat was his home And when he died all he left us was alone I heard papa call himself a jack of all trades Tell me is that what sent papa to an early grave? Folks say papa would beg, borrow or steal To pay his bills Hey mama, folks say papa wasn't much on thinkin' Spent most of his time chasing women and drinkin' Mama I'm depending on you to tell me the truth Papa was a rolling stone Wherever he laid his hat was his home And when he died all he left us was alone |
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Where I was born ev'rything was dull and dingy
I lived in a place they called "The Inner City" Getting ahead was strictly a no no 'Cause nobody cares what happens to the folks That live in the ghetto Thousands of lives wasting away People living from day to day It's a challenge just staying alive 'Cause in the ghetto only the strong survive Money I ain't got none, job can't find one The streets raised me from a baby, ooh Thousands of lives wasting away People living from day to day It's a challenge just staying alive 'Cause in the ghetto only the strong survive Broken down homes, kids strung out They don't even know what life's all about Stealin' cars, robbin' bars Mugging, drugs, rat infested And no one's interested Kids dodging cars for recreation Only adds to a mother's frustration Break-ins, folks comin' home And finding all their possessions gone Oh it's an every day thing, well well, in the ghetto Oh it's an every day thing in the ghetto |
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Where I was born ev'rything was dull and dingy
I lived in a place they called the inner city Getting ahead huh was strictly a nono Cause nobody cares what happens to the folks That live in the ghetto Thousands of lives wasting away People living from day to day It's a challenge just staying alive 'Cause in the ghetto only the strong survive Money I ain't got none, job can't find one The streets raised me from a baby, ooh Thousands of lives wasting away People living from day to day It's a challenge just staying alive 'Cause in the ghetto only the strong survive Broken down homes, kids strung out They don't even know what life's all about Stealin' cars, robbin' bars Mugging drugs, rat infested And no one's interested Kids dodging cars for recreation Only adds to a mother's frustration Breakings, folks comin' home And finding all their possessions gone Oh it's an ev'ry day thing - well well - in the ghetto Oh it's an ev'ry day thing in the ghetto |
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