And loved ones like Lorrie wind up collateral damage fighting in a war they were never meant to win. I am now fully suspicious of all celebrity deaths and how spins are arranged in someones mind that they are protecting the hero when in thruth they are trying to protect themselves. That all stopped, however, when he died on May 9, 1989, as reported by AP News. Alcoholism is a terrible disease. The second was "'Til a Tear Becomes a Rose", a 1987 demo taken from Tree that originally featured harmony vocals by childhood friend Ricky Skaggs. He formed his first group, a bluegrass band, at age 13. As the Chicago Tribune reported at the time, When his death was first discovered, there was a widespread rumor that it was a suicide. A .47 alcohol level seemed exceptionally high, even for Keith Whitley. Whitley began his career there in 1970, performing in Ralph Stanley's band. May 10, 2021 @ Crowe. "Singer Keith Whitley's Memory Alive Through Songs, Love in Home Town". Dear Lord, he drank hairspray?! As he said thats impossible. Nashville Babylon - Keith Whitley STRANGE DEATH - Local News Report 5-9-1989 New Era Mysteries & Conspiracies 3.49K subscribers 58K views 3 years ago https://www.facebook.com/cjstack30/po. Stanley discovered the boys when he blew a tire in Ft. 7:57 am. He had just finished up his fourth studio album, I Wonder Do You Think of Me. Im not saying one is right or wrong, I really have no idea, and Lorrie may have no idea. October 24, 2020 @ Several film projects depicting Whitley's life were slated. Buzz Meeks But she knew Whitley's addiction to alcohol was 'always a ticking timebomb.' Advertisement In her only interview since the budding country music superstar died of alcohol abuse May 9, she said. 1 spot on record charts. worked keeping his memory, music and legacy alive and burning bright~his music will continue to influence future artists and upcoming country music fans for years to come. May 8, 2019 @ I have always been a fan of Keith Whitley.. I think its great hes being honored. Kevin Smith Verns prime years spent on underfunded independent labels until his big break in the late 80s and unfortunate health issues began only a few years after his big break. Im with you in not thinking more or less of Lorrie either way when it comes to when she first read the note. To someone with a high tolerance, this is especially dangerous, unfortunately we lost a great man and musician that day~, I first heard Keith singing in JD Crowes band and i still think those are some of his best songs, but loved his later music too and he was one of my favs, Boston Rob She might have just been saving it for that moment anyway. I would of busted door or something. May 10, 2019 @ And the last true C(c)ountry legend. Whitley sang with such emotion, you could feel that he felt was he was singing. The album produced hits for Whitley as well, including a duet with Earl Thomas Conley, named "Brotherly Love," which peaked at No. He was singing on a Charleston, West Virginia radio station within a year. You are 100% correct! Keith Whitley absolutely should be in the HOF; this was the perfect year to do it, but it should be done post haste. A Tragic Early Death. During his tour to promote L.A. to Miami, he met and began a romantic relationship with country singer Lorrie Morgan. I love your list of best vocalists. Not getting into any personal comments here as that has NOTHING to do with whether he should be inducted or not. Despite his genre of choice being Southern rock, he feels that his father would approve of his music. Made me tear up, particularly that letter to Lorrie. Thanks for commenting and offering your insight into this story. They think it wont happen to me but so many many times it does and before we know it, they are gone from us. Heard about it from high school friends who had less strict parents, then we all moved away for college. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Keith Whitley seemed destined to become a country star with his haunting, soulful baritone honed by his roots in Kentucky bluegrass. endstream endobj startxref Born July 1st, 1955, in Ashland, Kentucky, the country singer died in 1989 from alcohol poisoning. He was hands down the best country singer I have ever heard. The two had coffee and were planning a day of golf and lunch, after which Whitley planned to start writing songs for him and Lorrie Morgan to record when she returned from her concert tour. May 9, 2019 @ One theory was that Whitley was a conflicted as a staunch traditionalist who was being asked to record more commercially applicable material, or was feeling the pressure of stardom. His first Top 20 Country Hit single, "Miami, My Amy", was released in 1986. Lane Palmer left Whitleys Goodletsville residence at approximately 8:30 a.m., planning to return an hour later for the golf excursion. TIL that Ralph Stanleys vehicle never blew a tire in Monroe, GA or Ormond Beach, FL. May 16, 2019 @ The death of Keith Whitley felt like the next chapter in country music's history of some of its greatest stars ending life too early, from Hank Williams perishing in the back of his Cadillac on New Years Day 1953, to Patsy Cline, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and Cowboy Copas dying in a plane crash in 1963, or any number of other high profile deaths taking country stars away during the height of their popularity. He began singing as a child and he had learned how to play guitar by the time he was eight. Garths opinions and words carry a lot of weight and in the event that Keith is elected to the HOF in the near future, his input shouldnt be overlooked. 1 hits in a row. However it was Whitley and Skaggs, who "sounded just like me and Carter in the early days". I guess thats the debate with music or art. 7:51 am, It was his time to go.. , This page was last edited on 2 December 2022, at 23:17. Couldnt win the battle he would never win the war so sad brill artist, Barbara McCurry "Keith Whitley discovered dead Alcohol overdose cause of death". She insists he never said a negative word to her, or raised his voice at her during the entirety of their marriage. What if he had got to Keith in time. After a years-long career in the bluegrass genre, Whitley moved the Nashville in 1983 to pursue a country music career. Two new songs were added to "Greatest Hits": The first, "Tell Lorrie I Love Her" was written and recorded at home by Whitley for Morgan, originally intended as a work tape for Whitley's friend Curtis 'Mr. In a couple of weeks, Keith Whitley was scheduled to be asked to join the Grand Ole Opry himself, and was riding high off of his 3rd consecutive #1 single, Im No Stranger To The Rain, which had topped the Billboard country charts three weeks prior. Sir Swamp However, it was the alcohol consumption that caused his demise. And Jesse is a hell of a guy. In 2022, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.[2]. 4:54 pm. It was himself that Whitley would regularly put in harms way. I knew Paisley hadnt written it, but not that one of the songwriters recorded it (or could be found in videos playing it). 8:14 am. In the late 1960s, Whitley joined a bluegrass group, the Clinch Mountain Boys, and recorded seven studio albums with them, per All Music. etc. Jackie Keith Whitley was well on his way to achieving great success in the country music industry when his life was tragically cut short on May 9, 1989. May you rise each day with sunlight in your heart, success in your path, answers to your prayers, and that smile that I always love to see in your eyes. After Lorrie Morgan received news of Keith Whitleys death in May of 1989, and prepared to return to Nashville from her Alaskan promotional trip, she finally opened the card Keith had given her at the airport the last time the two saw each other. His brother in law Lane was an extremely shady character imo. Associated Press "Whitley Just Getting Started Despite 18-Year Music Career". It was early May 1989. July 1, 2021 Keith Whitley would have turned 66 this year. 1 in 1988 with "Don't Close Your Eyes." He continued his streak with his well-known song "I'm No Stranger to the Rain," but just as he had begun to have some success, he died. Thanks again for writing this terrific article!!! I wouldnt publish a statement of fact based on an inference from an article. 56 0 obj <> endobj As many have stated here, his version of I Never Go Around Mirrors is beyond amazing. TilBillyHill Randy Travis and Keith opened the doors for all the acts of the 90s with there style and straightforward approach to real country music. Harmony' Young to sing at Whitley's wedding. That is why despite the short length of Keith Whitleys career, he considered a strong contender for induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in the coming years. [citation needed] The two soon joined Ralph's band. 9:36 am. Then in 2010, the accusations against Charles Harlan became even more severe, with the doctor being blamed for numerous botched autopsies resulting in false murder convictions, including a man convicted for stabbing and murdering his cousin, when the deceased died after having a seizure and falling on a glass table. 1 hits, and it seemed like his music career was right on track. I hope he knows 30 years later people still get stirred up and sing along to his amazing sound. And u find the bedroom door locked .and even hear something. I remain a fan of his music, and sad for him and his family and friends. He was Keith & Lorries son. May 8, 2019 @ Sturgill_Jennings77 thanks for sharing that. The official cause of death for Keith Whitley was ruled alcohol poisoning by local medical examiner Charles Harlan on May 10tha day after Whitleys death. I do think Waylon is at the same level. History Will be passing through Tri-Cities later today. "L.A. to Miami" did much better on the music charts, and Whitley had three top 10 hit songs. His final studio album, I Wonder Do You Think of Me was to me a masterpiece. , Nobody in His Right Mind Would've Left Her, "Keith Whitley's family remembers their father, husband on 30th anniversary of his death", "Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Joe Galante are headed to the Country Music Hall of Fame", "Crowning Touch 'Red Hot + Country' Album Delayed To Include Crosby, Stills And Nash", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Keith_Whitley&oldid=1125239740, Skinker, Chris (1998). Keith Whitley was an American country musician who was destined to be Nashville's top country star. IMHO opinion he was the most gifted vocalist country music every produced. It was his time.. We might be able to change the venue but we can never change the time..you can wonder the what if forever but things happen the way they are meant to.. Lorrie being there wouldnt have made a difference..not cold n cruel Just truth.. But about the time everything would begin to unravel for Keith Whitley due to his drinking, he would hold it together enough to pull through. The day after his death, Music Row was lined with black ribbons in memory of Whitley. 1 singles since it was released last year, including last months Im No Stranger to the Rain., The title song was nominated by the Academy of Country Music for song and single record of the year. He had the love of a good woman, a gift from God in his singing, fame, money and children and still it wasnt enough to be able to over come. These types of tributes, comments, recognition that Keith is receiving from major stars and 30 years after his death speaks volumes of his talent and influence. 0.19lb. Bluegrass and Country Music singer. Whether that was the first reading or not, the emotional reaction, the words he wrote, and how she took them in light of his death are the most significant details. As a teen-ager, he played in Ralph Stanleys bluegrass band and later was lead singer for the country-bluegrass band J.D. Will this tribute to Keith ever be televised?? He was also known for making gruesome remarks to families and colleagues about deceased individuals, and reportedly kept body parts in jars around his office, home, and rental property. On the morning of Tuesday, May 9th, 1989, Whitley spoke to his mother briefly on the phone, and then was visited by his brother-in-law Lane Palmer at his home in Goodletsville, Tennessee, near Nashville. In 2005, the State of Tennessee found Charles Harlan guilty of 20 counts of misconduct and permanently revoked his medical license. His influence on a long line of country artists is undeniable. [10][11][12][13][14] He was born in 1954 per his birth certificate and passport, but RCA and his grave marker erroneously recorded his birth year as 1955.[15][16]. The results of his autopsy report were shocking for both his young family and his fans. Your email address will not be published. 6:06 am, I have read many comments stating its someone elses fault because they didnt stay with him 24/7, the fact is he had an addiction that took him away. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, Whitley grew up in nearby Sandy Hook, Kentucky. RCA also released a compilation of performance clips (from his days in the Ralph Stanley-Fronted Clinch Mountain Boys), interviews, and some previously unreleased material under the title "Kentucky Bluebird". May 8, 2019 @ Which he should of thought of anyway. , Stambler, Irwin, and Grelun Landon (2000). I will forward that information. Keith Whitley was 33 years old. He tried to turn down his Hall of Fame induction until Whitley was in: https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/garth-brooks-tried-to-turn-down-hall-of-fame-induction/. (Kind of like whether the lyrics to The Dance say could of when they should say could have. Ultimately, the writer writes from their perspective. Also Lorrie Morgans other husband Jon Randall wrote the song Whiskey Lullaby while going through a divorce with her. The singer and songwriter had released. As for Whitleys age at the time of death, I have also seen people insist he was 34, but I have not been able to find any information to refute the common knowledge that he was 33. Small amounts of cocaine and Valium were also found in his system. What sticks with us is the sentiment. We still listen to his records/Cds. This heavily padded memoir details her three and a half years with Keith Whitley (her pathetic but gifted second husband, who drank himself to hillbilly heaven in 1989). Whitley became lead singer for Stanley in 1974. Three singles from the album were No. Whitley was once in a car whose driver attempted to round a curve at 120 miles per hour (190km/h). Remember, Keith achieved this level of influence with only 3 country albums and in less than 4 years as a country recording artist. I did so many crazy things while drinking" (via AP News). May 9, 2019 @ The song was followed by three more hit songs: "Ten Feet Away", "Homecoming '63", and "Hard Livin'", The album also included "On the Other Hand" and "Nobody in His Right Mind Would've Left Her". Keith was from Sandy Hook, KY. Its there that the statue of him resides. That field requires absolutely clarity about what is stated, what is implied, and what is inferred. His later singles, "I Wonder Do You Think of Me", "It Ain't Nothin'", and "I'm Over You", were released after his death. His talent and voice still reign over dying at an early age. "Keith Whitley". Maybe Tony Arata says could of instead of could have. Whatever. Good thoughts Wayne and I dont completely disagree with your stance. In 1986, Whitley began dating singer Lorrie Morgan, daughter of George Morgan, a Grand Ole Opry star and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. After that, Whitley was planning to write some songs to present to Lorrie Morgan after she returned from her album tour for the two to record together. . Bobbys good deeds will never cancel out the evil hes done. The Sandy Hook, Ky., natives alcohol problem had plagued him for years. (505) 431 - 5992; man jumps off cruise ship after fight with wife His other hit records included Miami My Amy, Ten Feet Away, Homecoming 63 and Hard Livin.. His son, Jesse (A great man, musically and personally, in his own right), and Lorrie have continuously Keith Whitley Funeral Footage Deep Track Reacts 616 subscribers Subscribe 947 299K views 6 years ago Just a short clip of Keith Whitley's funeral on May 12th, 1989. 3:18 pm. I was 15 when he died and I still listen to him and love his music. 11:43 am. I know its not of utmost importance, but I wanted to point you to some information on Keiths real birthdate. 78 Comments. +c|kc)1W7a@n< _8 It should impact Keiths either. I think of Randall in context of Tin Man. Not sure if it is because of the years since Mud in the Tires or because Whisperin Bill overshadowed Randall in my memory when I first bought the CD. Patsy Cline became more wildly popular after her deathdoesnt change her status. RIP. Even as much as handcuffing herself to him at night so he couldnt sneak a drink or other things (like mouth wash). As far as posthumously given anything based on what might have been, Im sure is not the way these awards are set up to be giving. I like to think Keith would have been the leading force for traditional country music into the mid to late 90s with Strait, Jackson, and Travis. 6:02 pm. The detective handling the case also said that he had a large quantity of alcohol the previous night. The words of his card/note to her reminded me of it. It felt like a piece of that era was missing with Whitley not being a part of it. His contributions are many, and lets keep in mind that he had a son, who carried on his legacy, although a legend in his own right. Once when riding passenger in a car and sipping on bootleg bourbon with the driver, they tried to take a curve at 120 mph. In my opinion Keith reached that level and should be inducted into the country music Hall of Fame. Why would Keith Whitley drink himself to death when his career was hitting its stride, and he had so much to live for? Paisleys remains my favorite. The only person responsible for an addict is an addict. May 11, 2019 @ He passed away on May 9, 1989, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, U.S. What Happened To Keith Whitley? The Day Keith Whitley Died. The album also included two original songs: "Little Boy Lost", co-written and sung by Daron Norwood, and "A Voice Still Rings True", a multi-artist song. Reading what he wrote in the card made me wonder if he intended his death to happen, thinking it would relieve her of the burden of worrying over him. In response to an above comment, putting Whitley in the HoF wouldnt be because of a what if. The guy had plenty of massive hits, some of which have reached icon status, three classic albums to his name, and his relationship with artists such as Ricky Skaggs leading up to his solo career impacted the country music landscape far more than any hit song or album could do. Might have been ? Thats a fair response. He was considered country musics next superstar. Keiths inner demons made it a leadpipe cinch that HE wouldnt be helping with that fight.unless it was to throw up his hands in defeat. December 18, 2019 @ He called an ambulance, which took Whitley to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. They are both under the Memorabilia section she has set up. I found the Pinterest account and Keith Whitley stuff, but no birth certificate. I did so many crazy things while drinking.. May 8, 2019 @ Rowe, Norman. Keith Whitley volunteered to take his wife and fellow performer Lorrie Morgan to the Nashville airport to see her off on a promotional trip to Alaska. Lorrie Morgan jumped right out! Examples include I Never Go Around Mirrors, Honky Tonk Heart, and the entirety of the Somewhere Between album (which was later re-released under the title Sad Songs and Waltzes. Was he married before he married Lorrie Morgan? May 8, 2019 @ Dennis Rogers May 8, 2019 @ I opened a show for Kieth in Fort Worth Tx. I would not be disappointed to see KW in the HOF. I will hopefully speak with Keiths family on Friday to see if I can get some clarification! Trigger, that was a very well written take on Whitley. 8:07 pm. May 9, 2019 @ The police found 23 cans of empty Budweiser, an empty bottle of Scope, and four half consumed bottles of hair spray in the bedroom that Keith passed away. However, it seemed that he wasn't able to remain sober, as he died from alcohol poisoning. 11:12 am. His gravestone reads, "Forever yours faithfully" (part one) and "His being was my reason" (part two). I came in and here is this article. According to reports, he was found dead after a weekend of drinking, per Taste of Country. 2:47 pm. It was like a ticking timebomb, Lorrie Morgan recalls. Tell Lorri I Love Her is so sweet and pure. Didnt Garth say he was hesitant on accepting his nomination to the Hall because he believed Whitley should of been in before him? Gay, West Virginia, by Ralph Stanley who was 45 minutes late for a show due to a flat tire. Their but by the grace of God go any of us. I know that Keiths age when he passed has been debated in the past. Keiths influence case is broad and noted from many(Garth, Tracy Lawrence, Mark Chesnutt, Alan Jackson, Daryle Singletary, Joe Nichols, Tim Mcgraw, Diffie, etc.). Incredible in the year 2021 were still finding ways to blame the women in the lives of afflicted men for their tragic deaths. It was a matter of life and death, Whitley said. I wish somehow young people could be made to understand. Keith Whitley had agreed to drive his wife and partner Lorrie Morgan to the Nashville airport to see them off on a promotional trip to Alaska. May 12, 2019 @ May 9, 2019 @ In the romantic part of my soul, Keith may have very well known what was to happen if he hadnt let go and let Lorrie carry on without him. According to the autopsy performed on Whitley, he had an alcohol level of 0.47 in his bloodstream. Nancy E Brandon Also, Garths recommendation means nothing. Establishing himself as a lead singer in bluegrass music, Whitley moved to Nashville in 1983 and began his recording career there. Healthline states that having an alcohol concentration of 0.40 or higher may cause coma or death. , Green, Barbara. While I havent read all of Forever Yours Faithfully, the fact that Keith couldnt be resuscitated because he had passed out on a waterbed that I presume was in Lorrie and his master bedroom doesnt surprise me. His singing was heavily influenced by Carter Stanley and Lefty Frizzell. May 11, 2019 @ As they say the rest is history. I absolutely LOVED his voice and music, going back to his bluegrass days with Ralph Stanley. "I think at this point in my life, my dad would say I'm heading down the right path," he told Taste of Country. The publishing of Keith Whitleys autopsy report put most of the rumors to bed, though they would re-emerge in subsequent years. Keith Whitley, Lorrie Morgan, Ralph Stanley, Ricky Skaggs. In the grand scheme of things, probably notna big deal. There will always be a special place in my heart for Keith Whitley, and Im sorry people will be deprived of his great talent, said his manager, Jack McFadden. My husband and I loved Keiths music and his songs. She loved that man w all her heart and soul and nothing couldve saved Kieth, but Keith. About 2-3 years old when his dad died. 12:51 am. Thanks for your part in creating great live music venues. Palmer left at approximately 8:30 a.m.,[9] asking Whitley to be ready to leave within an hour. I know the critiques tend to draw the most views and comments. Shortly thereafter, "I'm No Stranger to the Rain" also earned Whitley his first and only Country Music Association award as a solo artist and a Grammy nomination for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male. Whitley moved to Nashville in 1983 and soon signed a record deal with RCA. (As I wrote this, The Dance player in my mind, along with Im No Stranger to the Rain, Brotherly Love, I Wonder, Do You Think of Me, and some of Lorries songs. It doesnt matter what he was doing or where he was.. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. During his career, Whitley released only two albums but charted 12 singles on the Billboard country charts, and 7 more after his death. You think she would have stayed home..it is a shamesuch talent is gone.ioved all of his songs..i even sing a few of his songs..he was awesome.when a Dr tells your not to leave someone side you do not do it.. Now thats some big bullshit. February 2, 2020 @ It doesnt matter how many #1 songs you had or how many sales you made it should be based on who you feel when a song comes on, how it moves you. I put everything on the back burner, including my career, to help Keith. Lockwood, Frank E. "Bikers, Sandy Hook Pay Tribute to Favorite Son". I think one of the many unfortunate things about Keiths passing is he never got to tell his story in his own words like other artists do when they age. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I feel in my own heart I kept Keith alive a lot longer because I was there all the time. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. Hello Trigger, I hope all is well and you get to see this message. But that shouldnt be the main reason for ones electability into the HOF. We look at both the official report as well as the strange controversies that. The "yours" in part one refers to Whitley, and the "my" in part two refers to Morgan, who has a future burial spot next to him. But, I get that this literally is not something to make into a federal case. All I could tell people is to balance out the different perspectives and come to their own conclusion. Galante approved of the musical flexibility that Whitley achieved with the song; however, he suggested that Whitley record something new and more upbeat. Keith finally reached No. . You are sooooo right. TilBillyHill Actually thats not what he told Lorrie in her book. The greatest C(c)ountry singer of the modern era. The album, Keith Whitley: A Tribute Album, was released in September 1994 via BNA. I think that Whiskey Lullabye is a quintessential haunting country song, performed perfectly by Paisley and Krauss. Keep in mind cocaine was quite taboo back then. Menu. It didnt take a stretch of the imagination to believe a country music singer had drank himself to death, especially Keith Whitley. He had so much to live for at the time. I have been a huge fan of both Keith and Lorries since I was a kid. it so well. Another song on that album, Its All Coming Back to Me Now was in the same class as far stunning vocals. Whitley was born to Faye Ferguson (editor of The Elliott County News) and Elmer Whitley (an electrician) in Ashland, Kentucky, but was raised 46 miles away in Sandy Hook, and attended Sandy Hook High School. Keith Whitley - Alcoholism and Death Alcoholism and Death Whitley was a longtime alcoholic, who started drinking early in his career at bluegrass gigs, long before he was legally allowed to drink alcohol. Amid his sober streak in 1987, Whitley once said in an interview, It was a matter of life and death. Since that Tuesday in 1989, Keiths death has been my obsession. I spent a few minutes with him and he was drinking a lot that night and I was so certain that he was going to screw up and ruin his own show but to my surprise he was a hit and put everything he had into the show and left the crowd screaming for more. After seeing Lorrie Morgan off, Keith Whitley began a weekend of heavy drinking. The recognition is the fact that he helped influence an entire decade of country music. Not at all. Each song could have been a single & could have reached the top of the charts, there were no throwaways. The UPI article quotes her as referring to when she read the note on the return flight. He pays tribute to his father by singing some of his songs during performances. None of us are immune. A great artist one cannot doubt. Why leave. In Lorries book, page 201 states she opened the letter as soon as the plane was in the air. Only Keith could have saved Keith no one else. IMO Keith is one of the 3 greatest country singers ever, along with Jones and Gosdin. It would be one of many close calls for Whitley, including driving his own car off a 120-foot cliff and into a frozen river, walking away that time with a broken collar bone. However, it was the alcohol consumption that caused his demise. %%EOF He had the best voice and used Forever yours faithfully. Keith was the type of individual youd like to live next door to and like to go fishing with every Saturday, McFadden said. The two drank coffee together, and were planning to play a round of golf and have lunch that day. Thats the important thing here. When it comes to when Lorrie opened the card, the recollection she gave in the interview I cited was weeks removed from when it happened, while her biography was many years after. At the time of his death, Whitley had just finished work on his third and final studio album, I Wonder Do You Think of Me. I dont think you have to speculate about his careerstarting in Blue Grass as a young person and being very successful and high profile and then his Country career should speak for itself. May 9, 2019 @ Whitley was found fully clothed in his bed by his brother-in-law, Lane Palmer, said Lt. Harry Bell of the Goodletsville Police Department just north of Nashville. But Whitley has always treated Lorrie Morgan well. 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