NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MAY, 2013 President’S Message

New New York Sheet Music Societsy lette VOLUME 34, NUMBER 8 SINCwwwE.NY S1MS.o9rg 80 MAY, 2013 r DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF CLASSIC POPULAR MUSIC ack for the first time Shoe Store Romeo. Her mother, night; give me my Romeo”); suggested he was reasonably this season, Steve Vera Links was a dancer, and the selections from Christopher confident that his interpretation of Ross and Elizabeth lyricist Edward Eliscu was a great- Marlowe (“Come live with me Coward’s lines was just as the SharBland brought along a few uncle. and be my love”), Noel Coward legendary showman had intended. friends: Besides Allen and Corinne, an actor by the age (“This is to let you know, that all I Among the familiar songs were, Shakespeare, there were Noel of ten, became involved in feel for you, can never wholly go.I “Sail Away,” “Someday I’ll Find Coward, Christopher Marlowe, You,” “I’ll See You Again,” “Sigh Somerset Maugham and Dorothy No More,” “A Room With a Parker, Cokie and Grandma Griff Speaking of Love: From Woody View” and the hilarious “Why among others. Actually, Cokie and Must the Show Go On?” Two of Grandma Griff were also known Allen to William Shakespeare the most memorable songs as the actors Veronica James and performed superbly were, “You Corinne Orr. Steve Ross & Elizabeth Sharland Were There” and “Bar on the Much to the delight of Piccola Marina.” The first is a NYSMS members, the --Love, Music, Theater and the beautiful song which was written remarkably talented quartet for Shadow Play, one of a series of entertained for close to ninety Human Heart short plays, this one starring minutes, as Elizabeth, Veronica by Jerry Osterberg Coward and Gertrude Lawrence. s d g r n o i and Corinne read excerpts from f The second was presented by l r l i e h B t Elizabeth’s latest book Love Coward originally in Las Vegas, e a s e o

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This is to well-honed talent into creating a Coward is something else they voices. She’s acted with let you know”). Additionally, we top tier production for the have in common, having Christopher Plummer and William heard selections from the pithy exclusive enjoyment of the dedicated a goodly percentage of Shatner in various productions at writings of Elizabeth Barrett NYSMS! It was timeless their creative effort toward the Montreal Repertory Company . Browning, and the entertainment that only a troupe of assuring his legacy. Best known as a voice actor, aforementioned Dorothy Parker such caliber could have brought Veronica, performing since Corinne is the voice of Snuggle and Woody Allen. As do listeners about. We can all hope that Steve the age of four, is a classically the Bear in fabric softener of NPR’s Selected Shorts, the Ross continues to do what he trained actor whose teachers commercials, and multiple audience had to be most impressed seems to have been born to do, included Sir Derek Jacobi. She has characters in the films, Car Life, by hearing the text leap from the that Elizabeth Sharland will find appeared in countless plays, films Marine Boy, and Speed Race, page, when delivered by additional fascinating topics to and television productions. She’s among many others. exceptional actors. write about, and that the theater acted besides a number of well- The actors, including Steve’s rendering of a number community will continue to turn known stars such as Rosemary Elizabeth, alternated in reading of songs written by Noel Coward out fine actors with an instinct for Harris, Celeste Holm and Kim scenes from Shakespeare: Othello, was the perfect complement to the discovering and communicating Hunter. Veronica even made a Romeo and Juliet (“Come, gentle dramatic readings. His wonderful the meanings within the text. movie with Joe Franklin, called night; come, loving, black browed sense of wit, and ironic tone, PAGE 2 NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MAY, 2013 President’s Message... New York Linda Amiel Burns, President Sheet Music Society OFFICERS President: Thank goodness that Spring has finally arrived and this Linda Amiel Burns 1st Vice Presidents: merry month of May, brings to our NYSMS Sandi Durell’s Lynn DiMenna & incredible Songwriter Series. For the past eleven years, Sandi has Sandi Durell 2nd Vice Presidents: presented the best and the brightest composers, musicians and singers, Joan Adams & Sandy Marrone and this year will be no exception. Treasurer: You won’t want to miss this Program on May 11 th . There are many Glen Charlow Membership: delightful surprises in store! Glen Charlow & Trudi Mann Recording Secretary: The last Program of our 2012-2013 MAC-Award-Winning Season Edie Stokes will feature the lyrics of our latest Board Member, composer Tom Toce, Programs & Special Events: Elliott Ames & Sandi Durell and his marvelous revue, “Hopelessly in Love,” starring top cabaret Marketing & Public Relations: Laura Slutsky & Barbara Thaler performers Carole J. Bufford, Jack Donahue and Jennifer Sheehan, with Website: Matt Ward ( Forbidden Broadway ) as Musical Director. This show ran at Glen Charlow Editor Emeritus: The Metropolitan Room to great acclaim. Jerry Laird Newsletter Editors: We hope in the next issue or the first one of the 2013-2014 to print Jerry Osterberg short bios of members of the Board of Directors of the NYSMS so that [email protected] Joan Adams you can get to know the people who work so hard to keep this great [email protected] organization alive and thriving. Graphic Designer: Glen Charlow We have had a terrific season, and we are looking forward to enjoying [email protected] NYSMS Official Photographer: many more talent-filled afternoons ahead, taking you on a musical Rose Billings journey through our past, present and future. New York Sheet Music Society Bring friends to the next two meetings, and convince them to join! P.O. Box 564 th Looking forward to seeing you on May 11 at Local 802. New York, NY 10008 s

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contribute to our newsletter, please call Jerry @ 516-248-7549 or write to Member [email protected] . Johns Hopkins University Library has announced the launching of a refurbished website for the Levy Sheet Music Collection. The site remains News... unchanged, but new search and browse capabilities have been added. This is a wonderful resource that is well worth your time to explore. Go to http://levysheetmusic.mse.jhu.edu/ or write [email protected] . If you have any member news, or other items you would like to have Scot Albertson will officially launch his newest CD with a two set concert considered for this newsletter, please send it by e-mail to the co- at Symphony Space on Monday, June 17, 2013 beginning @ 7:30 PM. First editor, Jerry Osterberg : [email protected]. It will be subject to set: Scot with Sean Conly-bass, Matt Baker-piano, Vince Cherico-drums. editing, depending on size and content, and please remember that Second set: Scot, Matt and Vince with Ron Jackson-guitar, Mayu Saeki-flute. we try to go to press two weeks before each monthly meeting. We Tickets: 212-864-5400 or www.symphonyspace.org . $20 advance, $23 day of often get very good items that get to us after the newsletter has been show, $12 seniors/students/Symphony Space members. Location: 2537 Broadway @ 95 St. printed and mailed. Steve Ross has announced his latest CD – Noel Coward: Off the Record. Linda Amiel Burns, NYSMS President, is celebrating the 36 year of The It’s a collection of hitherto unrecorded songs, ranging from Coward’s first Singing Experience. She would love to have more of our Society’s members published song “Baseball Rag” to the very last song he ever composed “What join the cast in joyful song. Talk to those who have – Joan Adams, Lynn Has Happened to Charles?” which was written for but never used in the 1963 DiMenna, Jerry Laird, Jerry Osterberg, Carol Shedlin and Laura Slutsky – you’ll Broadway production of High Spirits. Also on the album are Jeanne Lehman, be glad you did. Please call Linda at 212-315-3500 to sign up. The Singing Lisa Riegel and Edward Hibbert. Available from www.footlight.com. Experience Cable TV show continues on MNN Time Warner: Channel 56 or RCN: Channel 111. The program broadcasts are every Sunday at 5:00 PM. You How did we ever miss this? Belated congratulations to 2012 MAC Award can also see your fellow NYSMS members on YouTube at any time. winners Francesca Blumenthal and Ervin Drake for receiving the Board of Directors Award and Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively. Sorry that it’s The Singing Experience will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, May 16 – taken us a year to say well done! Once in a Lifetime – from 6:30-9:30 PM @ Studio 353 at 353 West 48 St. Performance - will be on Tuesday, June 11 @ 7:30 PM at Stage 72 @ The Triad, Russ Kassoff, will be the musical director for Yvonne Constant for her 158 West 72 St. TSE has been rediscovered and become the hottest ticket in major engagement One of a Kind at the Metropolitan Room on three Tuesdays: town! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to do what you’ve always wanted May 7, 20 and 28. Show times are 7:00 PM. Music charge: $20, two drink to do! Call 212-315-3500 or write [email protected]. minimum. 34 W.22 St, between 5th & 6th Avenues. 212-206-0440 or visit www.metropolitanroom.com . Midday Jazz Midtown continues on Wednesdays (1:00 PM to 2:00 PM) at Saint Peter’s Church (East 54 Street (entrance) @ Lexington Ave), NYC, Hosted Russ Kassoff Trio will be appearing at The Knickerbocker, Friday, May by Ronny Whyte. Programs: May 8, Matt Fries-piano, Phil Palombi-bass, Joe 24 and Saturday, May 25 from 9:45 PM to 2:00 AM, joined by Bucky Pizzarelli Strasser-drums; May 15, Fran Landesman Tribute, Bob Dorough-singer/pianist, and Jay Anderson. $3.50 music charge per person, 33 University Place, Mary Foster Conklin-singer, Giacomo Gates-singer, Ronny Whyte- Greenwich Village, 212-228-8490 singer/pianist, Boots Maleson-bass, David Silliman-drums; May 22, Akiko Tsuruga-jazz organ, Avi Rothbard-guitar, Fukushi Tamaka-drums; June 5, Bucky Russ Kassoff will be playing at the Bryant Park Grill in Bryant Park on Pizzarelli & Ed Laub-guitars; June 12, Dave Chamberlain’s Band of Bones; May 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 between 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM, 25 West 40, between 5 th June 19, Steven Richman Harmonie Jazz Ensemble, June 26, Giacomo Gates- & 6 th Ave. 212-840-6500. singer. Suggested donation: $10. Parking: Icon Parking, East 51 St, between Third and Lexington Ave. $15 including tax for five hours with validation @ Jerry says: Come on a-long and listen to THE LULLABY OF BROADWAY Saint Peter’s reception desk. www.ronnywhyte.com/ on Thursday, May 9, 7:30 pm. Enjoy the songs of HarryWarren & Al Dubin, www.saintpeters.org/jazz/midtownjazz.htm . Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe, Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller, Alan Jay Lerner & Burton Lane, Stephen Schwartz, Hal David & Burt Bacharach, and MEMBERS: SELL YOUR CDS AT MEETINGS! You’ve seen Kitty John Kander & Fred Ebb. How many times have you heard someone say “There Skrobela at a table full of CDS against the wall. Those represent the recordings are a lot of good singers who aren’t necessarily all on Broadway.” Well, it so of members of the NYSMS. Bring two of yours to any meeting and receive $15 happens that I know where at least a dozen of them are…singing with my for each one sold. You can leave one with Kitty for the next time or bring more chorale. I’m proud to say that I’m a member of this illustrious group of men. if both are sold. People check every month to see what’s new. Don’t lose out! We perform four part harmony and it does sound good. Enjoy a 90 minute Don’t be shy! Bring in those CDS of yours and walk out with hard money! concert, reception and a piano- all for a $10 donation. Hip-hoo-ray and bal-ly- hoo are free. Saint Peter’s Church, East 54 Street @ Lexington Ave. Call: Do you seek an elusive song? If you do, write NYSMS Board member 848-333-2203. Tell them that Jerry Osterberg sent you, or come on a-long and Sandy Marrone @ [email protected] or call 856-829-6104. You can also visit see me at the NYSMS meeting. Sandy in New Jersey to see thousands and thousands of sheets of music, most of which can be yours very reasonably. She is a marvelous resource and a super- One Night Only! Saturday, May 25 @ Kitano Jazz – Ronny Whyte Trio great lady! with Boots Maleson on bass and David Silliman on drums. Two Sets: 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM. $25 cover, $15 minimum. Reservations: 212-885-7119. Kitano To all NYSMS members: the invitation remains open to submit content for Hotel, 66 Park Avenue at East 38 Street. the NYSMS newsletter. The subject may be on anything in the world of popular music, including CD, show and movie reviews, recommendations, anecdotes, Ed Shanaphy, former Publisher & Editor of Sheet Music Magazine, which trivia, articles about favorite songs, singers, songwriters, etc. A number of our ceased publication in 2012, suggests we contact www.musicbooksnow.com for members – Sandy Marrone, Joe Lang, Shana Farr, Ronny Whyte, Annie a wide selection of deeply discounted music and piano books, and CD’s. Write: LeBeaux and others, have accepted the invitation so far. If you’d like to Dept.952499, PO Box 8008, Aston, PA 19014

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an extravaganza of showbiz for the humble ELT. Equity Library IRVING CAESAR AND ME Theater was, for over 50 years, an historic uptown showcase for by Annie Lebeaux actors, directors, set designers, “Your woo ing seems so trite To mark the occasion of who tended to him as we worked musical directors, and to me; some poe try re cite to me, this revival of “Nanette,” Caesar and who, when I had trouble choreographers. We were all paid Or speak a verse like Shell ey had written two new songs— discerning an actual melody in the same: about five dollars a day, wrote when to his mad’moi- selle whether the show needed them or what he was attempting to sing, just enough for transportation. ‘ wrote...” not! I was sent to his apartment to prompting “It’s a natural Everyone had a coffee mug Those words, and many have him sing me the melody and sequence dolling!” she snapped which hung on hooks backstage; others, were dictated or bellowed lyrics, so I could transcribe them at him “Don’t yell at her!” She everyone was working hard for to me in a cigar-smoke-filled and shoehorn them into the show. added “Pay no attention when he peanuts; and it felt like a apartment at the Omni Hotel on This was in the late 80’s, yells like that.” I’ve still got this theatrical family. Agents, Seventh Avenue by Irving Caesar as can be attested to by a riotous hour on tape, because I’d producers, casting directors, and himself, a colorful longtime backstage photo of my large hair. farsightedly brought my recorder reviewers, all turned out and resident; lyricist for “Swanee” Mr. Caesar was frail in body but to transcribe melody and lyrics were given press packets. We all with George Gershwin; “Tea for definitely not frail in mind and later. knew, by way of a posted list, Two”, “I Want To Be Happy”, speaking voice. His singing We plugged away, me at which luminaries were in “Sometimes I’m Happy” and voice, however, left a lot to be the careworn piano in his smoky attendance, so we could contact several more Vincent Youmans desired, unless one enjoyed the apartment, feverishly plunking a them later. I would guess that standards; and countless Tin most NYC musical theater Pan Alley hits like “Just a people who were here Gigolo” and “Animal before 1988, including Crackers In My Soup” many now-famous ones, written with other appeared at ELT. composers. He even wrote Ah, yes, opening the music and lyrics to the night for No, No, Nanette. Safety Songs I’d learned as a On Irving Caesar’s arm kid and still recall: was, as she still wanted to “Ice skating is nice be billed, his friend, the skating, but here’s some incomparable Hildegarde , advice about ice skating. she of the long gloves and Never skate where the ice is “Darling, Je Vous Aime thin. Thin ice will crack and Beaucoup”. I would say you’ll fall right in and come they swept in together , but up with icicles under your his legs were beyond chin, if you skate where the sweeping by then, although ice is thin!” she swept. The lights went Caesar was 94, and down to thunderous had been told of Equity applause, and the audience Library Theater’s upcoming demanded that he speak. production of his big hit Struggling to his feet and show from 1925, No, No, sound of a truck in a gravel pit! phrase after he sang and asking looking so happy he said “I’m Nanette . And I was the musical The duet “Love Me, “...like this ?” and him, gruffly ninety-four but tonight I feel director. Lulu”, he thought was just attempting to correct mistakes. I forty-nine.” There was no mike No, No, Nanette was perfect for the show’s couple normally have a good ear for anywhere in the theater (those banned in Boston! Growing up played by Anthony Inneo and transcription, but this was beyond were the days!), so that was about there I can still remember that a Eleanor Reissa. When it was the pale—-whole steps and half as much as they could hear. certain Mr. Harry Frazee, owner suggested that the audience might steps are a loose description of Irving Caesar sat down to equally of the Boston Red Sox, wanted to get confused since Reissa’s what he growled. Eventually, it thunderous applause. Everything diversify and become a theater character Lucille had never been got done, presumably to his went swimmingly, the new songs impresario by producing referred to as Lulu, he said “Have satisfaction; I added chords, and were warmly received, and the “Nanette .” But lacking all the Inneo say he’s always thought of he approved. The second new show had a good run. I was left funds, Frazee committed an her as Lulu, right before the number, the grand finale, had with a lifelong fond memory, and unforgivable offense : he sold song.” Now, that’s libretto- snatches of hits from the show, a tape, of a famous man Babe Ruth to the Yankees! writing, 1925-style! and a sentimental coda thanking bellowing: “It’s a natural Consequently, no production was Caesar was living with an the audience. sequence dolling!” allowed in Boston for decades. equally colorful lady, Bertha, Opening night was quite MAY, 2013 NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY PAGE 5

Those of us who traveled suggesting that he direct his out from the East Coast were not The Paley Center for Media: efforts to becoming a voice about to take the beautiful actor. He followed her advice, California weather for granted. The Great American Songbook succeeding beyond anything he For Angelenos, it was just It Might As Well Be Spring- A Salute to could have ever imagined. another gorgeous day in Michael Kerker also gave paradise, but we knew that our Margaret Whiting credit to Margaret for helping to parole from New York’s by Jerry Osterberg guide his professional life. “She uncertain version of Spring was taught me to always say yes only temporary. On a brilliant Grail.” complemented one another, when asked.” Michael told the April evening, more than 150 Along with the rare assuring the success of the group. audience an anecdote which friends, colleagues and admirers television footage was a panel, Amanda McBroom, already spoke well of the professionalism of Margaret Whiting filled the consisting of Peter Marshall, respected as a songwriter (“The that defined her. Early in his theater of the stunning stone and Amanda McBroom, Alan Rose)” met Margaret during the career at ASCAP, he had been glass building of the Paley Center Oppenheimer, the one and only younger performer’s engagement directed to ask Margaret to for Media in Beverly Hills to Rosemarie, and Debbi Whiting, at Rainbow & Stars in 1993. She perform “Moonlight in Vermont,” honor an extraordinary woman, perhaps her best known born to a famous composer of recording, at a luncheon for popular music, who went on to Senator Patrick Leahy of the state become a keeper of the flame and of Vermont. It seems that the to achieve her own greatness. young executive forgot to contact The 90 minute program flew Margaret and the luncheon date by, superbly organized by Rene was fast approaching. Desperate Reyes, Shane Rosamonda, and to please his boss, Michael Martin Gostanian of the Paley tracked down Margaret to Center, television producer Jim Alan Oppenheimer, Amanda McBroom, Peter Marshall, Debbi Whiting, Rosemarie, Chicago, where she was just Pierson, Kathy Brown, Vice and Michael Kerker completing a gig. After he President of Marketing and explained his dilemma, Margaret Promotion for My Ideal Music, moderated by Michael Kerker, the offered that Margaret became a readily agreed to help him out of and Debbi Bush Whiting, the Director of Musical Theater for champion of her work as she did his problem. She took an earlier daughter of Margaret Whiting and ASCAP for more than twenty for many songwriters. Amanda: plane, arriving in New York just Lou Busch, record producer, years. Peter Marshall recalled “Margaret also taught me how to in time to get to the luncheon pianist and songwriter. meeting Margaret in 1949 at his structure an honest song. She was without anyone being the wiser. Utilizing numerous daughter’s baby shower. He always an honest singer.” Alan Upon changing into an television clips from the Paley recounted playing Margaret’s Oppenheimer expressed gratitude appropriate dress in the ladies’ Center archives, the Whiting Jerome Kern album for his wife, room, Margaret sang to the family, and the collections of Jim Laurie. After listening to what is already veteran senator about the Pierson and the writer Howard arguably one of her best elusive sycamore tree and Green, the team took great care to recordings, Laurie was easily meadowlark, neither of them assemble an exceptional series of convinced to broaden her list of particularly well known in the star’s many appearances on favorite singers. Vermont, and everyone was television, beginning with Milton Rosemarie, a charter member deliriously happy. Berle’s Texaco Star Theater in of 4 Girls 4, an extremely popular After a brief Q & A, Debbi 1950. Including Margaret’s revue that ran for a dozen years Whiting expressed her thanks to performances on Those Whiting starting in 1977, said that she the Paley Center for hosting the Girls, The Ray Anthony Show, referred to Margaret as “Miss remarkable event, seeing her Star of the Family, The Nat King Show Business” or “Lungs,” mother as a “live entity,” and Cole Show, The Jonathan Winters adding “She was a hell of a girl allowing her “to get Margaret Show and countless more, these and easy to get along with.” Whiting out there again.” Before represented almost 50 years of her Besides Rosemarie and Rosemary the enthusiastic crowd went off to seven-decade career. Says Kathy Clooney, the fourth member of a reception, Debbi added: “It’s so Brown: “We had to watch the the quartet was Helen O’Connell, exciting that Mom is kicking off clips with a box of Kleenex. One who was an early replacement for Debbi Whiting & Michael Kerker the new series The Great clip was especially moving- Star Barbara McNair. One of the clips American Songbook on of the Family, which included her showed the “girls” performing, for Margaret’s encouraging him Television, which celebrates the great aunt Mag, the star of clearly working hard but also as a young actor to pursue his enduring legacy of the composers, vaudeville, Margaret Young, and having fun. Each a star in her craft with confidence. Alan lyricists, as well as the past and her dad Lou Busch. It was as if own right, they were nevertheless considers Margaret his “angel and present performers of we had found the family’s Holy selfless professionals who mentor,” and credits her for American Standards.” THE 2012-13 SEASON...

October 13, 2012 - celebrating the January 12, 2013 - Iconic jazz figures April 13, 2013 - Elizabeth Sharland & centennial of Burton Lane with Richard Marlene VerPlanck will perform, Ronny Steve Ross . What NYSMS season would be Holbrook's acclaimed and long running Whyte will accompany and host, and jazz complete without the talents of author tribute to this famed composer of such shows critic Joe Lang and Marlene will discuss the Elizabeth Sharland and legendary entertainer as Finian's Rainbow, On a Clear Day and life of the late composer/arranger Billy Steve Ross? Elizabeth will feature her latest many other standards. VerPlanck. This will be a unique and very book and Steve will play and sing from his special program not to be missed! amazing repertoire. Their programs are November 10, 2012 - Frank Dain stars always a treat! in The Magic of Mathis with Kathleen February 9, 2013 - Al Jolson was billed Landis on piano. This is Frank's first show in as "The World's Greatest Entertainer" and this May 11, 2013 - Sandi Durell's 12th many years as he has been busy with his remarkable Tribute to Al Jolson is being Annual Songwriter Series . Sandi's Series duties as the editor of Cabaret Scenes produced by Steven Hanks, writer and has featured some of the best and most talented Magazine. To quote the Times Square member of the Jolson Society. Jolson starred composers, singers and entertainers in the Chronicles: "The combination of Dain's in the first "talkie" - The Jazz Singer and you music business today. As we get closer to the intense honesty and the love of the material will hear some great singers performing the date, we will list who she will be featuring in made The Magic of Mathis a joy." songs he made famous. 2013. This program is always SRO!

December 8, 2012 - Sarah Rice , the March 9, 2013 - The songs of Kassoff / June 8, 2013 - The Lyrics of Tom Toce . original Johanna in Sweeney Todd, will Broderick. Russ Kassoff is an accomplished "Hopelessly in Love" with Carole J. Bufford, delight us with her award winning show jazz pianist, conductor, composer, Jack Donahue & Jennifer Sheehan. Musical entitled, SCREEN GEMS: The Song of Old orchestrator and arranger whose varied Director: Matt Ward Director: Peter Hollywood . "For a guided tour through talents are valued in the music world. Joined Napolitano. Andrea Marcovicci's says that varied vintage movie melodies, Sarah Rice’s by Deirdre Broderick, wordsmith and "Tom's lyrics have that rare combination of show is just the ticket!" - Rob Lester, Cabaret lyricist, jazz vocalist Catherine Dupuis, who bittersweetness and wit that remind us of Scenes has recorded several of their songs. Larry Hart"

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