{"id":6687,"date":"2023-11-09T14:34:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T18:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/?p=6687"},"modified":"2024-01-30T09:41:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T13:41:26","slug":"vietnam-war-in-song","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/2023\/11\/09\/vietnam-war-in-song\/","title":{"rendered":"From &#8220;Fortunate Son&#8221; to &#8220;The Ballad of the Green Berets&#8221;: The Vietnam War in Song"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/00_Baez-in-London.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/00_Baez-in-London.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white photograph of a woman holding a guitar in front of various people sitting behind her and signs reading &quot;End of the War in Vietnam&quot; and the words &quot;For Life&quot; surrounded by peace signs.\" class=\"wp-image-6722\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/00_Baez-in-London.jpg 320w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/00_Baez-in-London-300x246.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/peacehistory-usfp.org\/protest-music-vietnam-war\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Folksinger Joan Baez in London, 1965<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Temple University Libraries presents<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&#8220;<strong>Can You Get Anything You Want? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The Complicated Story of &#8216;Alice&#8217;s Restaurant&#8217;<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>A Conversation, Performance, and Singalong<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 3:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Charles Library Event Space<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Light refreshments served.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">All programs are free and open to all, and <a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/events\/1566\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">registration<\/a> is encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/alices-restaurant.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/alices-restaurant.png\" alt=\"Alice's Restaurant Album Cover, featuring a young white man wearing a bowler hat sitting shirtless at a dining room table, his chest covered by a napkin, and flanked by candles.\" class=\"wp-image-6688\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:466px;height:auto\" title=\"Alice's Restaurant Album Cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/alices-restaurant.png 600w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/alices-restaurant-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/alices-restaurant-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alice&#8217;s Restaurant Album Cover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vietnam War was a tumultuous period in American history, marked by controversy, protests, and significant social change. Music played a pivotal role during this era, providing a voice to those who opposed the war and capturing the experiences of soldiers on the front lines. The war inspired many songs, some critical, and some supportive. A unique example is \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m57gzA2JCcM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alice\u2019s Restaurant<\/a>,\u201d by <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arlo_Guthrie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arlo Guthrie<\/a> (the son of famous singer-songwriter <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Woody_Guthrie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Woody Guthrie<\/a>). Nearly 20 minutes long, and predominantly spoken rather than sung, it details his successful dodging of the draft after a fateful Thanksgiving in Massachusetts. The song even inspired an <a href=\"https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/catalog\/991035855679703811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">illustrated book<\/a> of the same name, available through the Charles Library\u2019s Special Collections. Our next Beyond the Notes event will feature a conversation about the song within its historical and social context, followed by a Q&amp;A with the audience, and finally a performance. Here we will explore some other iconic songs about the Vietnam War and how they reflected the sentiments of the time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>1. &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3RmQTYLD398\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fortunate Son<\/a>&#8221; (1969) by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Billboard Peak #3<br>&#8220;Fortunate Son&#8221; by Creedence Clearwater Revival is a powerful protest song that criticizes the draft system and the privileged position of the wealthy in avoiding military service. While not overtly critical of the Vietnam War specifically, its catchy melody and straightforward lyrics detailing the struggles of the lower classes, who were more strongly affected by the draft due to a lack of political and social influence, made it an anthem for the anti-war movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:John_Lennon_en_zijn_echtgenote_Yoko_Ono_op_huwelijksreis_in_Amsterdam._John_Lenn,_Bestanddeelnr_922-2302.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/John_Lennon_en_zijn_echtgenote_Yoko_Ono_op_huwelijksreis_in_Amsterdam._John_Lenn_Bestanddeelnr_922-2302-1024x671.jpg\" alt=\"Famous black and white image of John Lennon and Yoko Ono in bed. A guitar, flowers, and a tape recorder sit on the bed with them.\" class=\"wp-image-6691\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.526080476900149;width:650px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/John_Lennon_en_zijn_echtgenote_Yoko_Ono_op_huwelijksreis_in_Amsterdam._John_Lenn_Bestanddeelnr_922-2302-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/John_Lennon_en_zijn_echtgenote_Yoko_Ono_op_huwelijksreis_in_Amsterdam._John_Lenn_Bestanddeelnr_922-2302-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/John_Lennon_en_zijn_echtgenote_Yoko_Ono_op_huwelijksreis_in_Amsterdam._John_Lenn_Bestanddeelnr_922-2302-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/John_Lennon_en_zijn_echtgenote_Yoko_Ono_op_huwelijksreis_in_Amsterdam._John_Lenn_Bestanddeelnr_922-2302-1536x1007.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/John_Lennon_en_zijn_echtgenote_Yoko_Ono_op_huwelijksreis_in_Amsterdam._John_Lenn_Bestanddeelnr_922-2302-2048x1342.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John Lennon and Yoko Ono in bed in the Hilton Hotel. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:John_Lennon_en_zijn_echtgenote_Yoko_Ono_op_huwelijksreis_in_Amsterdam._John_Lenn,_Bestanddeelnr_922-2302.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=D0WwjWdzV_I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Give Peace a Chance<\/a>&#8221; (1969) by John Lennon, Billboard Peak #14<br>John Lennon&#8217;s &#8220;Give Peace a Chance&#8221; was recorded during his and Yoko Ono&#8217;s &#8220;Bed-In&#8221; protest for peace in 1969. Featuring Lennon\u2019s characteristic surrealist imagery and wordplay throughout the verses, the clear message of the song&#8217;s simple refrain became an anthem for the anti-war movement and promoted the message of peaceful protest and unity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jbWFL_F2fjo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where Have All the Flowers Gone<\/a>&#8221; (1955) by Pete Seeger, Billboard Peak #21<br>Originally written by Pete Seeger in the 1950s, &#8220;Where Have All the Flowers Gone&#8221; gained renewed popularity during the Vietnam War, thanks to cover versions by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LkTXcwc3zvk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Kingston Trio<\/a> (1961) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SOxErh1AvCA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Johnny Rivers<\/a> (1965), among many others. Seeger began writing the song while traveling to <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.oberlin.edu\/alummag\/summer2014\/issue\/html5forpc.html?page=16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oberlin College<\/a>, one of the few venues that would allow him\u2014a former member of the American Communist Party\u2014to perform during the McCarthy era. The song&#8217;s lyrics, which lament the cycle of war and its tragic consequences, resonate with the anti-war sentiment of the era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/War_by_Edwin_Starr_US_single_Side-A_label.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"778\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/War_by_Edwin_Starr_US_single_Side-A_label.png\" alt=\"Image of a record, &quot;War&quot; by Edwin Starr, under the Gordy label.\" class=\"wp-image-6690\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9961439588688946;width:493px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/War_by_Edwin_Starr_US_single_Side-A_label.png 775w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/War_by_Edwin_Starr_US_single_Side-A_label-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/War_by_Edwin_Starr_US_single_Side-A_label-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/War_by_Edwin_Starr_US_single_Side-A_label-768x771.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Side-A label of the single &#8220;War&#8221; by Edwin Starr. Source: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/War_%28The_Temptations_song%29#\/media\/File:War_by_Edwin_Starr_US_single_Side-A_label.png<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dQHUAJTZqF0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">War<\/a>&#8221; (1970) by Edwin Starr, Billboard Peak #1<br>&#8220;War&#8221; is a soulful and passionate song that expressed the anger and frustration felt by many during the Vietnam War. Though the song was originally written for The Temptations, their label did not want them associated with a potentially controversial subject, so it was ultimately re-recorded and released by Edwin Starr. The song&#8217;s chorus, &#8220;War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing!&#8221; became a rallying cry for those opposed to the war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BugBwt2ESpo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Ballad of the Green Berets<\/a>&#8221; (1966) by Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler, Billboard Peak #1<br>While most songs of the era were anti-war, &#8220;The Ballad of the Green Berets&#8221; offered a different perspective. Released in 1966, this song celebrated the bravery and sacrifice of the U.S. Special Forces in Vietnam, reflecting the patriotic sentiment of the time. It was co-written by <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robin_Moore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robin Moore<\/a>, author of the book <a href=\"https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/catalog\/991012364289703811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Green Berets<\/em><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Barry_Sadler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler<\/a>, who had been wounded in Vietnam. It was one of the most popular songs of its time, staying at the top of the Billboard charts for five weeks, and eventually was recognized as the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20090422180958\/http:\/\/www.billboard.com\/bbcom\/specials\/hot100\/charts\/top50-no1s-60s.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top Hot 100 Song of the Year<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=etHtCVeU4-I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black Angels<\/a>\u201d (1970) by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgecrumb.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">George Crumb<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it was not a chart-topping hit, \u201cBlack Angels\u201d was very influential both in the classical and pop music worlds. Written for what Crumb called \u201celectric string quartet,\u201d it uses amplified acoustic string instruments alongside several auxiliary instruments for each player, including maracas, crystal glasses, thimbles, and a tam-tam. The piece is a lament for the Vietnam War, and the score is marked <em>in tempore belli, <\/em>in time of war. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/1186941-George-Crumb-Charles-Jones-4-With-Paul-Zukofsky-Black-Angels-For-Electric-String-Quartet-String-Quar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1972 recording<\/a> by the New York String Quartet was listed by <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/David_Bowie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Bowie<\/a> as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanityfair.com\/culture\/2016\/04\/david-bowie-favorite-albums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one of his favorite records<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kronos_Quartet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kronos Quartet<\/a> was formed after violinist David Harrington <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20000312062831\/https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/bb\/entertainment\/july-dec98\/kronos_12-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heard the piece on the radio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/BlackAnglesExcerpt.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"904\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/BlackAnglesExcerpt-1024x904.jpg\" alt=\"Excerpt from the score of Crumb's Black Angels. The score is an example of experimental notation, using non-traditional methods of music notation to indicate unconventional performance practices.\" class=\"wp-image-6689\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:670px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/BlackAnglesExcerpt-1024x904.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/BlackAnglesExcerpt-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/BlackAnglesExcerpt-768x678.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/performingartsnews\/files\/2023\/11\/BlackAnglesExcerpt.jpg 1508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Excerpt from the score of Crumb&#8217;s <em>Black Angels<\/em>. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowerbird.org\/special-projects\/zeitgeist-george-crumb-at-90\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.bowerbird.org\/special-projects\/zeitgeist-george-crumb-at-90\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These songs not only provided a soundtrack to the Vietnam War but also served as a means of protest, reflection, healing, and in Sadler&#8217;s case, of justifying a war many believed to be immoral. They continue to remind us of the enduring impact of that conflict on American society and culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you will join us on Tuesday November 14 to hear Dr. <a href=\"https:\/\/tfma.temple.edu\/staff-faculty\/kimmika-williams-witherspoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon<\/a> and Dr. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Elijah_Wald\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elijah Wald<\/a> discuss the unique position \u201cAlice\u2019s Restaurant\u201d holds in the enduring legacy of Vietnam War and the protest movements of the 1960s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Dan Maguire<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>References\/Further Reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atwood, Kathryn. <em>Bad Moon Rising: The Unauthorized History of Creedence Clearwater Revival (Updated Edition)<\/em>. Chicago: Chicago Review Press, 2007. <a href=\"https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/catalog\/991037805063103811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/catalog\/991037805063103811<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carr-Wilcoxson, Amanda. &#8220;Protest Music of the Vietnam War: Description and Classification of various Protest Songs.&#8221; Order No. 1484797, East Tennessee State University, 2010. <a href=\"https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/articles\/cdi_proquest_journals_365817287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/articles\/cdi_proquest_journals_365817287<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deiter, Gerry, Joan Athey, and Paul McGrath. <em>Give Peace a Chance: John &amp; Yoko&#8217;s Bed-in for Peace<\/em>. Mississauga, Ont: Wiley, 2009. <a href=\"https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/catalog\/991034216929703811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/catalog\/991034216929703811<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliason, Eric A., and Tuleja, Tad, eds. <em>Warrior Ways: Explorations in Modern Military Folklore<\/em>. Logan: University Press of Colorado, 2012. <a href=\"https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/catalog\/991036731413803811\">https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/catalog\/991036731413803811<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kutschke, Beate, and Barley Norton. <em>Music and Protest in 1968<\/em>. 2013. <a href=\"https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/catalog\/991036728184803811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/catalog\/991036728184803811<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lynskey, Dorian. <em>33 Revolutions per Minute: A History of Protest Songs, from Billie Holiday to Green Day.<\/em> 2011. <a href=\"https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/catalog\/991018702839703811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/librarysearch.te<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/catalog\/991018702839703811\">mple.edu\/catalog\/991018702839703811<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shupe, Abigail. <em>War and Death in the Music of George Crumb: A Crisis of Collective Memory<\/em>. 2022. <a href=\"https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/catalog\/991038130115403811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/catalog\/991038130115403811<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Temple University Libraries presents &#8220;Can You Get Anything You Want? The Complicated Story of &#8216;Alice&#8217;s Restaurant&#8217;&#8220; A Conversation, Performance, and Singalong Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 3:30 PM Charles Library Event Space Light refreshments served. All programs are free and open to all, and registration is encouraged. 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