Music has always been part of my life, helped me through tough moments and was with me to celebrate the good ones. Keith was originally slated to be part of the lineup for Illusion not long before he died. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Keith Relf, if you ask me, was a musician and NOT a rock star. I don't think he "produced" their records! Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. oneSignal_options['promptOptions']['autoAcceptTitle'] = "Yes! Keith is showcased at his best on "Lost Woman" and "Rack My Mind" where he plays harp and sings. This album wasn't released until after The Yardbirds broke up. I know you're all gonna say it's just not a real rap session without Fritos and Ringo. There was an error deleting this problem. We'll forgive him for skateboarding onstage or tinkering with battery operated robots on camera. The Yardbirds only did three contracted full album releases between 1964 and 1968. . Relf co-wrote many of The Yardbirds original songs ("Shapes of Things", "I Ain't Done Wrong", "Over Under Sideways Down", "Happening Ten Years Time Ago"), later showing a leaning towards acoustic flavoured folk music as the sixties unfolded ("Only The Black Rose"). The album's original liner notes used the term "supergroup"; their personnel (besides Relf) included drummer Bobby Caldwell (previously a member of Captain Beyond and Johnny Winter's band), guitarist Martin Pugh (from Steamhammer, The Rod Stewart Album, and later of 7th Order),[9] and bassist Louis Cennamo (also formerly of Renaissance and Steamhammer). Many great artists have lost their lives in music history due to tragic incidents. oneSignal_options['safari_web_id'] = "web.onesignal.auto.18c6dc90-7633-4ce6-8875-ae2763214094"; But for wild blues he could do it, you know. All of the band members are excellent songwriters. Some of the songs on Five Live tend to feature Keith almost exclusively and he sounds really wicked. You were one or the other! They opened for Cyril Davies at Kingston Art School in May 1963, and following this performance, they started playing as the Blue-Sounds. Keith also produced Hunter Muskett, Amber and Saturnalia. He got together with his freinds Jim McCarty (drums) Paul Samwell-Smith (bass) and Anthony "Top" Topham (lead guitar) and they formed a four peice group in 1962. His debut solo single, "Mr. The flipsides of those records are both straight blues- "Got To Hurry" and "Steeled Blues." He also sang an early version of 'Dazed And Confused' in live Yardbirds concerts, a song later recorded by Yardbirds successor group Led Zeppelin. [1], Relf started playing in bands around the summer of 1956 as a singer, guitarist, and harmonica player. John Fiddler is a veteran of the UK music scene who sings something like Keith did (though he doesn't copy Keith). Zero" is a great song in the "boys and girls in love" mode of practically all commercial rock and roll up to the present day. Yet another version of "Smokestack Lightning" is here and the song lasts about 10 minutes with Keith's harp and Jeff's feedback guitar charging along like twin freight trains. After the end of the band, Relf created an acoustic duo with also ex-Yardbird Jim McCarty (Drums). After college I did a postgraduate degree in digital communication. Chris also did the "Roger The Engineer" cover artwork. He died on 14 May 1976 in London, England, UK. The Yardbirds kickstarted the careers of three famous guitarists; Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. The new group is known for long sets with a light show. Giorgio Gomelsky was a "crazy Italian/Russian Castro looking character" according to Chris Dreja. The Yardbirds were to be his backing group. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. So if you know what I mean, it was live and it wasn't live. Please enter your email and password to sign in. } [12][13], At the time, it is said that Relf was in the process of putting back together the original progressive rock band Renaissance line-up, which would eventually be called Illusion. Keith was a pretty cool guy. His musical contributions were essential to the sound of the Yardbirds. of the 1960s blues and rock band "The Yardbirds." The Yardbirds are an English rock band, formed in London in 1963. you'll notice in most of the old clips and old tapes of the band they are careful not to crowd the lead guitar too much on solos and fills. '; Beck left the Yardbirds in November 1966. enable_page_level_ads: true Reportedly, his electrocuted body was found by his eight-year-old son. window.addEventListener("load", function(event){ Not with cheezy publicity ploys and scandals and publicity games involving image, etc.. I bought those repackagings by many of those groups when I was only in grade school and junior high. On May 14, 1976, Relf, then only 33 years old, was playing his guitar in his basement when he was fatally electrocuted at that time, he was practicing on an ungrounded guitar while standing on a gas pipe. [11], Relf died in the basement of his home in 1976 at age 33 from electrocution while playing an electric guitar. It was very sad. This author conducted interviews with McCarty, Dreja and Keith Relf's sister, Jane, in the autumn of 2001 for a story on the Page era Yardbirds, which appeared in the 2002 edition of Ugly Things magazine. All of the others are very fine, but they are repackagings of B-sides and album tracks. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. But after singing a few lines, he gets to the point that it's Condition Red because his woman left him. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. This band is called Astralasia and the track is called Air. It's a great song all the same, whoever happens to be singing lead. In 1965, The Yardbirds were in America and they went to Sun Records in Memphis to record their version of The Johnny Burnette Trio's "The Train Kept A Rollin'." In the early sixties London blues scene there were seminal guys like John Mayall and Cyril Davies who were harp players. Read on as we look at an influential 60s band and learn more about the singer behind their hit songs. Jim said "Keith was a little bit strange. OneSignal.init(window._oneSignalInitOptions); But again, they were Keith's band for sure. Since then, there have been stories Jeff was pissed off at the Yardbirds for being lousy musicians and at Relf for being a lousy singer. Sitio web. The musicians mother raised him and his sister Jane at home while his father worked as a contractor. Who Was The Yardbirds' Singer Keith Relf? By 1963-1964, there were at least a hundred young R&B bands in greater London. oneSignal_options['notifyButton']['position'] = 'bottom-right'; Oops, something didn't work. You can always change this later in your Account settings. When I first heard these records, I thought they were new songs by The Animals. He had been rehearsing his singing and guitar. Keith Relf experienced health problems including emphysema and severe asthma when he was still a performing musician. Keith Relf (Solo)- "All The Falling Angels" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zHU5NUlm8s This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Although the Yardbirds will forever be associated first and foremost with their extraordinary roster of guitarists during their career (Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page), singer Keith Relf was an integral ingredient of the band's sound. Armageddon "Paths and Planes" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Jd6U_P-JI Keith provided the Yardbirds with harmonica, blues harp, and soulful vocals during the course of his time with them. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Lisa is a fifth . It was a terrible accident. I'm Elif. ';s'+screen.width+'*'+screen.height+'*'+(screen.colorDepth? I\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'m glad you gonna rock with us again! Even more terrible, Keith's son found him slumped over the next day. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [3] He also sang an early version of "Dazed and Confused" in live Yardbirds concerts, after hearing musician Jake Holmes perform the song, which was later recorded by the band's successor group Led Zeppelin. Try again later. Unfortunately, there's no Relf harmonica on the album anywhere. Of all those bands, research indicates The Yardbirds were one of the first. The show is themed around the "mideastern/Indian/Asian" guitar sound used by Jeff Beck on the song. TV shows such as The Scene At 6:30 and A Whole Scene Going On which was MCd by Barry Fantoni, who was an excellent and intelligent MC with very good knowledge of the rock and roll of that time. Another Yardbirds record that caught my attention came a year or two later when an old Howlin' Wolf blues classic "Smokestack Lighting" was number one in the local top 10 for just a few days. Allegedly, Page and Led Zeppelin used the main riff for the "How Many More Times" chord progression. Although Relf's death was, by most accounts, the result of an unfortunate accident, McCarty told journalist Richie Unterberger (via Please Kill Me) that his former bandmate was "frustrated, and a little bit sad" about his lack of post-Yardbirds success. As a result, the Relf family had little interest in music. That's bullshit. A few months went by and that was all the info I had on The Yardbirds. There is a session later in the show for the group to offer questions to Ravi and commentary. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7795720/keith-relf. Keith Relf was found dead in his home studio in Hounslow, England from an electrical fault while playing his guitar. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Zero", peaked at No. Zero", peaked at No. Being a rock music fan myself, I'm trying to let you know about the latest news from the rock and metal community. Throughout his career with the Yardbirds, Keith contributed to the band with his harmonica playing, blues harp, and soulful vocals. Chris Dreja (rhythm guitar) was added to the group later and had been practicing up his Bo Diddley and Jimmy Reed licks. That doesn't mean they weren't killer hit records and very novel in their way. The guitarist started producing records after leaving Renaissance, collaborating with musicians including Steamhammer, Hunter Muskett, Amber, Saturnalia, and Medicine Head. Jane Relf recalls this as the first song Keith learned back in the UK's skiffle days. He was previously married to April M Liversidge. They were "For Your Love" and "Heart Full Of Soul." Zero" and "Knowing," this is a great song. I enjoyed those albums and to tell you the truth, I wouldn't have minded one bit if it morphed into the 1986 Yardbirds! Yardbirds "Still I'm Sad" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF2FWhq2haQ OneSignal.SERVICE_WORKER_UPDATER_PATH = "OneSignalSDKUpdaterWorker.js.php"; Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? "Blue Sands" is a harmonica instrumental consisting of stolen Little Walter riffs with conservative backing. Fue una de las mayores influencias del blues rock . Box of Frogs did two albums, in 1984 and 1986. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. It's Keith who's the most interesting of all to listen to. Jane was a very fine singer, believed to sing TV commercial jingles in the US, but information on her is sporadic as she shuns the spotlight. Although Keith usually shook a tambourine or a set of marracas onstage, it is Chris who often goes over finished Yardbirds tracks and adds little percussion diddley-shits. ';h'+escape(document.title.substring(0,150))+';'+Math.random()+ 'border="1" width="20" height="20"><\/a>')
. Search above to list available cemeteries. Fiddler was in a band produced by Keith in the seventies. On May 14, 1976, Relf, then only 33 years old, was playing his guitar in his basement when he was fatally electrocuted at that time, he was practicing on an ungrounded guitar while standing on a gas pipe. I do think that after a short time went by they should have stopped using the name. Yet Roger The Engineer shows interesting aspects of the group as songwriters and being creative in the studio. An outtake of "Smokestack Lightning" is rumored to be in the can somewhere. Chris and Jim put together a new Yardbirds lineup in 1994. oneSignal_options['promptOptions']['actionMessage'] = "Do you want to receive the latest news about Classic Rock? He started collecting blues records. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. William Keith Relf (22 March 1943 - 12 May 1976) was an English musician, best known as the lead vocalist and harmonica player for rock band the Yardbirds. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Since the instrument was ungrounded, the electrical current resulted in a severe shock in his entire body. The songs utilize a kind of computerized 1980's feel. As for me, I DON'T think it's an ode to a succession of rock star and celebrity deaths. He was given Peyote once and later, psilocybin mushrooms once by these friends on the group's tours. Meet 5 of the Worlds Computer Programming Prodigies, 7 of the Best-Performing Cryptocurrencies and their Founders. Keith was very drunk. GREAT NEWS! Relfs former Yardbirds colleagues were more prominent, although he also contributed significantly to the group and was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. oneSignal_options['promptOptions'] = { }; William Keith Relf (22 March 1943 12 May 1976) was an English musician, best known as the lead vocalist and harmonica player for rock band the Yardbirds. Drummer Jim McCarty recalls Sonny Boy "took a shine" to The Yardbirds and he enjoyed the guys' playing very much. Yardbirds "Happenings Ten Years Time Ago" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX_DpMWXBQo Later, Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, and Top Topham joined them. And these are great albums but perhaps a little bit too cookie cutter perfect in the song writing and the playing. oneSignal_options['notifyButton']['text']['tip.state.subscribed'] = 'Hell yeah! But you know, this was in the era of digital phone jacks and the first compact discs. Let's go! The publicity picture was interesting. Following several gigs, the band changed their name to the Yardbirds at Relfs suggestion. It was in November of 1964. . Yet looking back, maybe Chris, Paul and Jim did not want to kick out the jams as kind of a "last chance on the turnpike" Yardbirds. His last album with the heavy metal band. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Keith Relf I found on Findagrave.com. This account has been disabled. Relf was 33 when he died fromelectrocution, at his home, while playing his improperlyearthed(i.e., grounded) guitar. There is a live album from the shows, appropriately titled Sonny Boy Williamson and the Yardbirds. There is a problem with your email/password. Geoffrey and Annie Haslam took over the band and they were mega-talented. www.keithrelf.com. If you don't use your talent, it goes a bit sour. William Keith Relf was born March 22, 1943 in Richmond, Surrey, England. It's hotter than hell. After the Yardbirds broke up in 1968, Keith Relf didn't remain inactive for long first, he and Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty formed the aptly-named folk duo Together, then in 1969, they formed the folk-rock group Renaissance, which, according to JTL.us, also featured Keith's sister Jane Relf on vocals. The musician's father was a builder, while his mother stayed home with him and his sister Jane. Zero" and it actually sounds more rock than country. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. oneSignal_options['allowLocalhostAsSecureOrigin'] = true; Keith was taken to a Love-in in a San Francisco park in 1966 by some friends of the group. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. He took pride that The Yardbirds were out to win people over with their music. It's supposed to be a haunting song about Mr. And the records and CDs survive. Barry & The Remains, The Lovin' Spoonful, The Beau Brummels and The Thirteenth Floor Elevators all featured band members who were good harp players. Keith Relf was born on 22 March 1943 in Richmond, Surrey, England, UK. Keith Relf 1943 322 - 1976 512 . He was the eldest child and only son of William Relf and Mary Vickers. [15], Though most sources mistakenly list 14 May as Relf's date of death (the day that many newspapers ran the story); on the official death certificate, he was declared dead on 12 May at West Middlesex Hospital. This is Clapton-era Yardbirds this time and Clapton's proclivity for straight blues is obvious throughout all of the songs. ", The Yardbirds were scheduled for a Westchester or Oxford sort of gig just as "The Yardbirds/Roger The Engineer/Over Under Sideways Down" master tapes were finished and being mixed down. I contacted Jim McCarty (original Yardbirds' drummer and a founding member of the current lineup of the group) and I asked him about this. Keith was a very individual kind of person and he became very fascinated with the ethos of the counterculture/freaks/hippies. Gomelsky would sometimes sit down with The Yardbirds and encourage lead guitar feedback, power chords, the use of rhythm and bass guitars as lead instruments, a dominant use of the bass drum and the miking of the drums. Of course it's Keith who does a grand job on this track. Perhaps the most interesting of these 45's is his version of Bob Lind's "Mr. At the time, Relf was rehearsing new material for the regrouping of the original Renaissance line-up, calledIllusion. Unfortunately, Keith could've stepped onto a metal grating or maybe his clothes were a bit damp from rain outdoors. As such, he wasn't going to be confused with the high-pitched, wailing singer who fronted the so-called "New Yardbirds," but as Page took his talents to that seemingly new version of his old band, Relf continued to keep himself busy as he joined a variety of less-heralded groups following the Yardbirds' dissolution. During the period he was an active musician, Keith Relf struggled with some health issues, such as chronic asthma and emphysema. He also sang an early version of Dazed And Confused in live Yardbirds concerts, a song later recorded by Yardbirds successor group Led Zeppelin. Everyone in the group was good friends. "; Most of the attempts to commercialize both Keith's and the Yardbirds music worked out only adequately. Still, he decided to embark on a music career and began playing in bands in the summer of 1956 as a vocalist, guitarist, and harmonica player. var oneSignalLinkClickHandler = function(event) { OneSignal.push(['registerForPushNotifications']); event.preventDefault(); }; for(var i = 0; i < oneSignal_elements.length; i++) And the current lineup of the reconstituted group is very impressive. Keith sings lead on everything except for "The Nazz Are Blue" which is sung by Jeff Beck and "I Can't Make Your Way" sounds like some kind of overdubbed or double tracked vocal. OneSignal.showSlidedownPrompt(); }); [2], Relf co-wrote many of the original Yardbirds songs ("Shapes of Things", "I Ain't Done Wrong", "Over Under Sideways Down", "Happenings Ten Years Time Ago"), later showing a leaning towards acoustic/folk music as the sixties unfolded ("Only the Black Rose"). Keith got a big jolt of electricity and was tragically killed, as The electric shock caused heart failure. Relf started playing in bands around the summer of 1956 as a singer, guitarist, and harmonica player. I don't know if it was a flipside of a single or if it was an album track being broadcast. Williamson played harp and sang. Amazing and Extraordinary NFT and Crypto-Savvy Kids and Teenagers who are Top 5 Extraordinary young language geniuses (polyglots) that would surprise and "Mr. Keith William Relf (22 March 1943 14 May 1976) was a musician best known as the lead singer and harmonica player of The Yardbirds. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Zero" and "Knowing" are cool production numbers with a lot of instrumentation and Jimmy Page playing jangly chord lead. Later on backstage, Paul Samwellsmith was furious and quit The Yardbirds in disgust. But on the whole the group generated almost no silly publicity or scandals. Gomelsky encouraged the 10 minute songs too. Who Is Keith Relf's Wife? Keith Relf (22 March 1943 - 14 May 1976) was an English musician, best known as the lead vocalist and harmonica player for The Yardbirds.. Musical career. In April 2003, remaining members, which included guitarist Jeff Beck and other guest musicians, released a tribute album entitled "Birdland. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Armageddon "Lonesome Kinda Feeling" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgGtDNRtoy4 tha's so sad about Keith's death~My other drawing videos:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FObkHoWA84http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLLqHZN78E4http://www.youtu. oneSignal_options['notifyButton']['size'] = 'medium'; Actually, he did keep busy producing other acts, even if only one of them, Medicine Head (with whom he also played bass for a while), made much of a commercial dent, and then only in the UK. Armageddon was created by Keith in 1974, and their debut album of the same name was released the following year. "A bit of a waste really, because he was a talented guy. Zero", peaked at No. 50 in the UK Singles Chart in May 1966. Gomelsky arranged a 50 date tour of The British Isles by American blues legend Sonny Boy Williamson in 1963. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The three albums they did when they were still together were Five Live Yardbirds, The Yardbirds and Little Games. From their taut, thrilling guitar demonstrations, to their scintillating production numbers, the band were never anything short of excellent. Zero" b/w "Knowing," his debut single in 1966. Both "Mr. They play lots of new songs too. Although his contributions to the Yardbirds were pivotal, the bands frontman Keith Relf had remained out of the spotlight since the bands split in 1968. He was a guy from Richmond, Surrey. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Topham left the group in 1963 and he was replaced by a young Eric Clapton. Paul had been considering leaving the group for a long time and pursuing a career as a producer. The ailments nonetheless had a significant impact on the musician's life despite the frequent medicine he used to treat them. He featured them as the house band at the Crawdaddy Club in Richmond when The Rolling Stones started having hit singles and they went on to greater fame. Relf's posthumous 1992Rock and Roll Hall of Fameinduction with the Yardbirds was represented by his widow April, and son Danny. There are other accounts to the effect that Jeff has tinnitus and is forced to take a brief hiatus from loud music every 2 to 3 years. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Together did a movie soundtrack and eventually Keith and Jim enlisted John Hawken, Louis Cennamo and Keith's sister Jane Relf to form the acoustic/electric/classical/folk oriented Renaissance. Try again. at him every time he walked into a bar. www .keithrelf .com. We were a happy group and used to get on well socially until we got on stage and Keith lost all enthusiasm. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. So Jimmy came into The Yardbirds as a temporary bass player. Another single was the 1966 "Shapes In My Mind" b/w "Blue Sands." Several of the songs on the CD's by the reconstituted current Yardbirds seem to be about Keith Relf. The new lineup probably kept the name to get bookings. [16], Relf's posthumous 1992 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with the Yardbirds was represented by his widow April, and sons Danny and Jason ("Jay"). "I close my eyes and shapes are forming in my brain." He wanted The Yardbirds to be known for their music. But The Yardbirds were not an acid band like the Grateful Dead and The Jefferson Airplane. OneSignal.push( function() { Some rock journalists suggested this was an "almost" Yardbirds. }); However, most fans probably remember them most as the band that produced three iconic lead guitarists in Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. Richmond, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England, Whitton, London Borough of Hounslow, Greater London, England. The Yardbirds offer tight backup and the album is a real treat because it showcases Sonny Boy in the style record collectors are familiar with from his outings on Checker and Trumpet. Not only was Keith a superb harp player and singer, he was also The Yardbirds' leader. This most famous guitar part with the Yardbirds is the acoustic guitar on "Heart Full of Soul". He managed The Yardbirds in their early days with Eric Clapton. His remarks seem especially heady and cerebral. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Yet he has been more or less described as one of The British Invasion's madmen along with people like Viv Prince and Keith Moon. Keith Relf struggled to become well-known during his whole musical career. They can and sometimes do play all of those old songs but with new touches and flourishes. oneSignal_options['notifyButton'] = { }; We provide you with news from the entertainment industry. It is actually by a group called The Outsiders (NOT the same group as The American garage band The Outsiders). Truthfully, Richard Mackay (from Yardbirds World) tells me The Yardbirds really did a rare but occasional promotional gag, such as dressing as medieval knights for an early video or some bit of business at the San Remo Pop Festival in 1968. It's lovely. As his family didn't disclose too many details about his passing, there were rumors suggesting that Relf was actually playing his guitar in his bathroom when he was electrocuted, resulting in a much more questionable death by misadventure. John teamed up with Chris on rhythm guitar, Paul on bass and Jim on drums for The Box of Frogs albums in the 80's. else { He says so himself when he's being interviewed in between songs on an April 1967 Beat Beat Beat (German TV). Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. oneSignal_options['notifyButton']['showCredit'] = true; Some say he went to double lead alongside Jeff Beck right away. His love for blues music was crucial for The Yardbirds success. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Yardbirds "I'm Confused-Dazed&Confused" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58mQvW0ROag, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhfuOSHVIow, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Jd6U_P-JI, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I6nF5B7cAA, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgGtDNRtoy4, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zHU5NUlm8s, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NghfjuxvvPnw, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF7YCspZU_M, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU5zqidlxMQ, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mQkFpkShg, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxseRFOFO-0, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF2FWhq2haQ, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSix9tDVbro, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLv7viCMGo8, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX_DpMWXBQo, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58mQvW0ROag. Clapton had a "close cropped" haircut and Keith's hair was super long. He released a first solo song named Mr. while he was still a band member. document.documentElement.classList.add( Musically, it's a good job. 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