Tony Joe White, the Louisiana singer and songwriter who wrote Brook Benton's Top 10 hit "Rainy Night in Georgia" and had a Top 10 hit of his own with "Polk Salad Annie," died on Wednesday in. Auerbach had an unexpected break in his normally crammed schedule, and about four weeks later he told Jody he had most of the songs finished. Tony Joe White, Leann White: Hank Williams, Jr. June 21, 1988: Covered by Tony Joe White: Red-neck . Its steeped in what he was about diversity and the love of music, of all kinds. With the band he assembled, Auerbach threaded that diversity of material together, consciously connecting, or transcending, genres. Tony Joe White, Leann White: Joe Cocker: 1997: Covered by Tony Joe White: Goin' Down Rockin' Tony Joe White, Leann White: Tony Joe White: 1998: Covered by : I Get Off on It: Tony Joe White, Leann White: Tony Joe White: 1980: Covered by : Love M.D. A quiet man of country blues who penned the classic sing-alongs 'Polk Salad Annie' and 'Rainy Night in Georgia', Tony Joe White has been a well-respected songwriter for more than 50 years and has .. Tony Joe White 39013fans There was really no rhyme or reason why he recorded all those songs in that period of time, he says. These sessions were done in the summer of 2019, a year after White died of a heart attack at age 75. Thats played out through the wide emotional and musical range of the nine songs he picked. These cookies do not store any personal information. Tony Joe White reigned supreme as one of the true masters of get-down funky bluesy swamp rock music. White first began performing music at school dances. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Singer-songwriter Tony Joe White, a prolific tunesmith whose swamp-soaked 1968 pop hit Polk Salad Annie, reflected his Louisiana upbringing, died yesterday, Wednesday, October 24th, of natural causes at his home in Leipers Fork, Tennessee, just outside Nashville. Some are old, some were new. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Some will surprise even the most devoted fans. Legendary Blues and Swamp Rock singer Tony Joe White has died at the age of 75. Original songwriters : Tony Joe White, Leann White. Any reproduction is prohibited. Suscripcin desde $ 124.90/mes Ofertas de streaming Magazine Nuestro ecosistema After graduating high school White went on to perform at nightclubs in both Texas and Louisiana. He died at his home in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee.[15]. TONY JOE WHITE black and white, vg+ lp on MONUMENT, 1969, original inner sleeve. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Willie and Laura Mae Jones. II, a compilation album from Light in the Attic. White, who had a Top Ten record with Polk Salad Annie, also saw it popularized by Elvis Presley. There was a Rainy Night in Georgia, Jody says, noting at least some truth behind the song his dad wrote, which was a big hit for soul singer Brook Benton in 1970. Tony Joe White. Jones, Hank Williams, Jr., Waylon Jennings, Jerry Reed, Jessi Colter, Tony Joe had modest country hits with "The Lady in My Life" and "We Belong Together. " It just wasnt what he did., Even after Auerbach moved from Ohio to Nashville a while back, it still didnt work out. Brook Benton scored a substantial White was born July 24th, 1943, the youngest of seven children raised on a cotton farm about 20 miles from the nearest town, Oak Grove, Louisiana. White's album, entitled Uncovered, was released in September 2006 and featured collaborations with Mark Knopfler, Michael McDonald, Eric Clapton, and J.J. Cale. If this were re released, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2016, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2012, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. I approached it very much the same way I would have any other album we do here, Auerbach says from his Easy Eye Sound studio in Nashville. He was the youngest of seven children who grew up on a cotton farm near Oak Grove, Louisiana. Sorting through the archives, Jody found hundreds of songs put down on tape over decades of time experiments with electronic keyboards from the 1980s among them. In 1964, Tony Joe White married Hazel Leann. As a kid, my mom and dad would take me over to their house for dinner or for our parents to watch a game on TV. Song. She went on to include four of Whites originals on Foreign Affair, the title track of which was also a White composition. In 1970 White had his sole UK Top 40 hit when Groupie Girl got to No 22, and he made his debut in Britain that year at the Isle of Wight festival in front of a huge, enthusiastic audience. His final album, Bad Mouthin, was released this year and found White interpreting the blues songs that had inspired him as a youth. In 1989, White produced one non-single track on Tina Turner's Foreign Affair album, the rest of the album being produced by Dan Hartman. Which is maybe why we need to tell his story a little bit louder.. Ordered this from overseas. He was the youngest of seven children who grew up on a cotton farm near Oak Grove, Louisiana. First, it's on the Sanctuary label. At 75 years old, Tony Joe White height not available right now. Way It Is"). Sometimes you cant differentiate. And Over You is kind of the same thing., Smoke from the Chimney, in both the songs and sound, builds on a resurgence that started in the early 2000s when, after laying low some, White had resumed touring and recording, finding enthusiastic receptions among both older fans and new ones. The 21st century saw Tony Joe White resume his recording and performing career, and experience a resurgence of critical interest in his older music as well. After three albums he shifted to the Warner Bros. label with the legendary Peter Asher producing his first LP there. A huge cult favorite in Europe, Tony Joe continued to record albums on his own Swamp Records label and performed in concerts all over the world. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. My mom is still alive. In fact, Tony Joe White and Leann White were married in 1964, raised three kids and were together until the day he died. He had a big hit with his classic hard-stomping song "Polk Salad Annie. " Across from Midnight. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In 1967, Tony Joe White signed a record deal with Monument Records. Brook Benton scored a substantial success with his moving and soulful rendition of White's beautiful "Rainy Night in Georgia." Tony Joe White Black And White LP Monument SLP 18114 BLUES FOLK SOUL Vinyl 1969. He was my dads best friend in Nashville. Presley, recognising a kindred spirit, began performing it in concert. Not exactly "swamp rock"but a terrific vibe on this disc..TJW' s best in my view. Following graduation from high school Tony Joe went on to perform in night clubs in Texas and Louisiana. John Mayall. Show all songs by LeAnn White. He immediately got him a recording contract with Polydors European arm, then raised his profile by getting him to contribute songs to, and perform with, musicians such as Eric Clapton and Joe Cocker. For almost a year the singles momentum built as local radio stations played it, but it took a major Los Angeles radio station to add it to their playlist for White to get his break Polk Salad Annie reached No 8 on the US pop charts in July 1969, his only US Top 40 hit. White played and sang four songs and composed seven for the musical. Among the artists who have recorded Tony Joe's songs are Dusty Springfield, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, George Jones, Hank Williams, Jr. , Waylon Jennings, Jerry Reed, Jessi Colter, and Elvis Presley (the King of Rock'n'Roll sings "Polk Salad Annie" in the rock concert documentaries "Elvis on Tour" and "Elvis: That's the Way It Is"). Tony Joe White, aka the Swamp Fox, has been on a roll these past few years, issuing album after self-released album of quality original material full of deep, dark, blues-flavored Florida vintage roots music.Heroines is no exception, but it is a record with a twist. Mini Bio (1) Tony Joe White reigned supreme as one of the true masters of get-down funky bluesy swamp rock music. Entdecke TONY JOE WHITE: Der Anfang. This is my favorite Tony Joe album other than his greatest hits. We want to hear it. [5] These sessions were a three-day, around-the-clock party, which not only reunited the original MGs (Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn and Al Jackson, Jr. of Booker T. and the MGs fame) for the first time in three years, but also featured Carl Perkins, Mark Lindsay (of Paul Revere & the Raiders), and Wayne Jackson plus The Memphis Horns. Tony Joe White Lyrics "For Le Ann" Mem'ries of you smile roll 'cross my mind Memories I thought I'd left behind And as I hear that big jet engine whine I close my eyes and make believe You're here with me And I can almost feel you here beside me Feel your gentle hands to guide me [13], White died of a heart attack on October 24, 2018, at the age of 75. Playing a variety of instruments on the album, he also wrote four songs,[4] including the title song and the hit single "Steamy Windows". Since then the discovery of bulging disk in his back has meant an immediate end to future engagements that involve significant travel until physical therapy can hopefully reinstate him to a healthy state for travel, the promoter added. View all trademarks. Tony Joe White. White first began performing music at school dances. funky bluesy swamp rock music. [6] Mother Jones called the album "Steamy, Irresistible"[7] and No Depression noted Tony Joe White is "the real king of the swamp". The singer/songwriter/guitarist was born on July 23, 1943. In 2014, he was introduced to a new audience thanks to Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters, who championed White and performed with him on the Late Show With David Letterman. His son Jody and his daughter Michelle and I would hang out. Calling him swamp-rock doesnt do him justice. White sings touchingly of a relationship that started as friends at 7 years old, later growing into romance and a wonderful life together until the woman, his soulmate, became ill and died. Tony Joe White (July 23, 1943 October 24, 2018), nicknamed the Swamp Fox,[1] was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1969 hit "Polk Salad Annie" and for "Rainy Night in Georgia", which he wrote but which was first made popular by Brook Benton in 1970. He had a big hit with his classic hard-stomping song I was a little bit of a latecomer to his music, Auerbach says. Thats the great thing about Tony, he says. He did jingles for McDonald's and Levi's 501 Blues jeans. He was the youngest of seven children who grew up on a cotton farm near Oak Grove, Louisiana. http://store.tonyjoewhite.com Rattlesnakes & Cookies is a . "Rainy Night in Georgia." He also wrote "Steamy Windows" and "Undercover Agent for the Blues", both hits for Tina Turner in 1989; those two songs came by way of Turner's producer at the time, Mark Knopfler, who was a friend of White. White first began performing The album contains six self-penned songs and five blues standards written by, amongst others, Charley Patton and John Lee Hooker. In fact his swamp songs proved surprisingly universal, and were recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley and Tina Turner to Dusty Springfield and Rory Gallagher. The singer/songwriter/guitarist was born Time. I needn't have worried !!! He began playing drums in local bands such as The Satellites and Hollis Dixon \u0026 the Keynotes at age 15, and later developed into a session keyboard player.Working closely with Rick Hall, Billy Sherrill, Dan Penn, Arthur Alexander, David Briggs, Jerry Carrigan and Norbert Putnam, Fritts was involved in many of the early songs and recordings created in the Muscle Shoals music industry.In 2014, he appeared on Country Funk Vol. He wasnt ill at all, his son Jody told The Tennessean. But it was weird how they all lined up., In July 2019, he texted Auerbach the demo of the song Smoke From the Chimney. Auerbach loved it and asked for more. He had a big hit with his classic hard-stomping song "Polk Salad Annie." "Polk Salad Annie" had been released for nine months and written off as a failure by his record label when it finally entered the U.S. charts in July 1969. Ordered this from overseas. Over the next three years, White released four singles with no commercial success in the U.S., although "Soul Francisco" was a hit in France. Tony Joe White (Oak Grove, Louisiana, July 23, 1943 - October 24, 2018) was an American swamp rock singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1969 hit "Polk Salad Annie" and for "Rainy Night in Georgia", which he wrote but was first made popular by Brook Benton in 1970. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/tony-joe-white-48176.php, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century American Film & Theater Personalities. So, how much is Tony Joe White worth at the age of 75 years old? Calling him blues doesnt do him justice. Theres some serious sleight of hand going on with Tony Joe Whites new album, Smoke From the Chimney. The tune would resurface in 1997 on Kenny Chesneys album I Will Stand. White first began performing music at school dances. Others who recorded Whites songs include Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Joe Cocker, Tim McGraw, Dusty Springfield and Ray Charles. Tony Joe White: 04:23 . Only one thing. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Tony Joe White - Lake Placid Blues CD at the best online prices at eBay! He just had a heart attackthere was no pain or suffering", said his son, Jody White. The Most Memorable Contestants of 'American Idol': Where Are They Now? Took a while but the price was low considering it was an import-maybe because they sent it by boat ;-), Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020, Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2019, Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2018. Boy. [11] The track "Conjure Child" is a follow up to an earlier song, "Conjure Woman". The film was based on the stage musical of the same name, which, in turn, was based on William Shakespeares Othello. Voodoo Village. Legendary Blues and Swamp Rock singer Tony Joe White has died at the age of 75. Nashville in 1968. Following the news of his death, many artists expressed their grief on Twitter. He also penned 'Steamy Windows' and 'Undercover Agent for the Blues', which were sung by Tina Turner in 1989. And he was never homeless, walking the streets. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. In 2004, White was the featured guest artist in an episode of the Legends Rock TV Show and Concert Series, produced by Megabien Entertainment. [14][1] "He wasn't ill at all. Bobbie Gentrys groundbreaking 1967 hit Ode to Billie Joe. [11] The lead track "Hoochie Woman" was co-written with his wife, Leann. He later met Kris Kristofferson who was just beginning a career in songwriting. Born on July 23, 1943, Louisiana, USA, Tony Joe White was raised in a cotton farm near Oak Grove along with his six older siblings. He is best known for his 1969 hit Polk Salad Annie and Rainy Night in Georgia.. He wasnt going to go to a studio and collaborate with someone. Dan and I met probably 15 years ago, Jody says. Hung out backstage. Diversity and soul. (this particular song dedicated to his wife)PersonnelTony Joe White Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals Tommy. And I mean that. After moving to Nashville, where musician Billy Swan produced his material for Monument Records, he cut his 1969 debut LP, Black and White, which incorporated country, blues, and Cajun sounds among its tracks. on July 23, 1943. According to all accounts, these sessions were essentially a three-day, round-the-clock party. Their marriage lasted 54 years, until his death in 2018. Well, sleight of sound, really. in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Tony Joe had modest country hits with "The Lady in My Life" and "We Belong Together." Its all over the place. On October 24, 2018, White passed away due to a heart attack in his home in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee. After his attempt of melding his own swamp-rock sound with the popular disco music of the time did not achieve much success, White stopped singing and decided to focus on song-writing. Distinctive "whomper stomper" guitar sound, ("Roosevelt and Ira Lee (Night of the Mossacin)"), 1964 - October 24, 2018 (his death, 3 children). 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Gravelly-voiced singer known for "Rainy Night in Georgia" and "Polk Salad Annie" had his songs covered by Elvis Presley, Tina Turner, Waylon Jennings. White died at his home in Leipers Fork, Tennessee on Wednesday. Tony Joe White's net worth Hazel Leann White (1964 - 24 October2018)( his death)( 3 children). The song "Elements and Things" from the 1969 album Continued features prominently during the horse-racing scenes in the 2012 HBO television series "Luck". License courtesy of : EMI Music Publishing France. Tony Joe White (July 23, 1943 - October 24, 2018), nicknamed the Swamp Fox, [1] was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1969 hit "Polk Salad Annie" and for "Rainy Night in Georgia", which he wrote but which was first made popular by Brook Benton in 1970. "Polk Salad Annie" was also recorded by Joe Dassin, Elvis Presley, and Tom Jones. And I mean that.". We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. A solo artist who signed to Nashvilles Monument Records in 1967, Whites distinctively gritty vocals and vivid storytelling were present right through to his most recent album, the blues-based Bad Mouthin, released last month on Yep Roc Records. I played his Strat. During the late 1990s, White also toured with Waylon Jennings. After a recent show at Nashvilles legendary Ryman, the great man was almost unable to walk after suffering severe pain in his calves and had to be helped off stage while in extreme pain, a promoter said. Auerbach says it was simply a natural fit for him and his label, Easy Eye Sound, which is releasing the album. When forming his band, Kristofferson called on Fritts, who continued as his keyboard player for over two decades, performing live, on recordings and in numerous movies.Film careerThrough his association with Kristofferson, Fritts appeared in three of Sam Peckinpah's movies: Pat Garrett \u0026 Billy the Kid, Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia, and Convoy as well as other movies including A Star Is Born and Songwriter.Recording artistIn 1974 Kristofferson and producer Jerry Wexler co-produced Prone To Lean at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. "We are with broken hearts to announce that. Tony Joe White: 03:06 : Amazon: 4 : Polk Salad Annie. The best known of these was Rainy Night in Georgia, which gained global recognition not through his own version but via a cover in 1970 from Brook Benton, followed by a number of other popular interpretations over the years, by artists from Ray Charles to Randy Crawford and Rod Stewart. Yet the albums failed to sell in the US they were too white for black radio, too black for white radio and White found himself in a conundrum. Auerbach, now 41, was among the latter. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. All songs by Tony Joe White except as indicated. If this were re released, it would go straight to no 1. 1. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. Throughout his career, White had performed for the soundtracks of TV shows like Two and a Half Men, Sons of Anarchy and Better Call Saul, and films like Bad Influence, The War, and La Haine. The timing was perfect, too. His second studio album, Continued, was put out in 1969. Also learn how He earned most of Tony Joe White networth? ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. Beckham suggested that Monument Records, the label that had made Roy Orbison famous, should sign White and they did. His wife is Hazel Leann White (1964 - 24 October2018)( his death)( 3 children). Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The singer/songwriter/guitarist was born on July 23, 1943. There are at least TEN amazing songs on this fabulous offering !!! The tracks feature many top Nashville session players, including drummer Gene Chrisman, keyboardist Bobby Wood, bassist Dave Roe, guitarist Marcus King, and others. 2001 CD Album. Although he was the original singer and songwriter, the song became widely popular after Elvis started performing it. success with his moving and soulful rendition of White's beautiful And he said, For the last 10 years Ive been wanting to produce a Tony Joe White record. And it just didnt happen. I sent him probably 11 songs and he said, Theyre all perfect. My dad knew what he was doing when he recorded those songs together.. a cotton farm near Oak Grove, Louisiana. Discover Tony Joe White's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. He put out two albums through Polydor, Closer to the Truth (1991) and The Path of a Decent Groove. 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Through the lyrics of the song, White painted a picture of a poor rural Southern girl and her family. The singer/songwriter/guitarist was born on July 23, 1943. Nice clean copy. Originally from Louisiana, Whites love of music began at an early age when he began performing at school dances. None of it happened. Putting Black History Month in Perspective with Brandi Waller-Pace, BGS + Sixthman Sessions at Sea: Cayamo Edition ft. Joseph, Waves Crash, Black History Month: Music Industry Leaders, Tim Stafford & Thomm Jutz Excavate the Stories of Appalachia on 'Lost Voices'. 1969 Preview. [on his appeal as a performer] If you have to explain it to them, you've lost it. Its the latest volume in a legacy of witty, gritty songs stretching back more than 50 years to Polk Salad Annie, Willie and Laura Mae Jones, and Rainy Night in Georgia.. Following graduation from high school Tony Joe Tony Joe White was a singer-songwriter and guitarist from America. Tony Joe White performing in Amsterdam in 1991. When his career was flagging in the 1980s, Turner brought his song Steamy Windows to wider attention as a Top 20 hit in various countries, and also used three of his other compositions on her highly successful 1989 album, Foreign Affair. We have estimated My Life" and "We Belong Together." http://store.tonyjoewhite.com Rattlesnakes & Cookies is a compilation of old family photographs, Southern homestyle recipes passed down through the generations, and stories shared by Leann and Tony Joe about family, friends, and music. It would be another ten years before Fritts released his third album One Foot in the Groove in 2008 produced by Dan Penn with Ron Laury, recorded at Dandy Studio in Nashville.Discography Prone To Lean (1974) Everybody's Got A Song (1997) One Foot in the Groove (2008) Oh My Goodness (2015)https://www.facebook.com/groups/braziliangroup.tonyjoewhite/ The singer/songwriter/guitarist was born on July 23, 1943. A world class blues singer. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2018. as made famous by Tony Joe White. White went to Nashville in 1968. Tony Joe White penned and performed Polk Salad Annie in 1968. This is such sad news to me. Soundtrack: Ford v Ferrari. Much love and respect to his family, Tim McGraw wrote. Whites compositions reached an entirely new audience worldwide in 1989 when Tina Turner covered his song Steamy Windows. It became a hit in several countries and was also cut by country singer John Anderson, included on his double-platinum 1992 LP Seminole Wind. 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Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, [{"displayPrice":"$43.00","priceAmount":43.00,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"43","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"00","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"uyZhm3sEglqfIwR1IFYwQI9DzKbZfYSziCbHWDXugE5Z1MnQ30pbX03L9xGb1vLerZ2%2BVkJlZK7zkh6i33zrf3kVk4Rb4llzl%2BElNvQdFHtZgu%2BKsuvXPU1RhcID9IVzssNYP%2BU3ClotS1%2BVOu2irIhIfL2KDA1G%2FJePvvMs%2FUo4hKQnjWKpQixIK4uw%2Fy04","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED"}]. place of death: Leipers Fork, Tennessee, United States, See the events in life of Tony Joe White in Chronological Order, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dJpaSRQnEg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dJpaSRQnEg&t=438s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0SBQI4Imi8&t=41s. Joshua Black Wilkins Singer-songwriter Tony Joe White, a prolific tunesmith whose swamp-soaked 1968 pop hit "Polk Salad Annie," reflected his Louisiana upbringing, died yesterday, Wednesday,. It is comprised of 11 tracks, including Polk Salad Annie, which Elvis Presley performed numerous times during his live sets in the 1970s. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Songs which he wrote were recorded by Charlie Rich and Jerry Lee Lewis. He also wrote "Steamy Windows" and "Undercover Agent for the Blues", both hits for Tina Turner in 1989; those two . Elkie Brooks recorded one of White's songs, "Out of The Rain", on her 2005 Electric Lady album. and Elvis Presley (the King of Rock'n'Roll sings "Polk Salad Annie" in White died at his home in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee on Wednesday. Hoochie Woman(Leann White / Tony Joe White)Play the Tony Joe White Quizon Melody FactsShe had a skeeter hog tattoo on her hipA taste of musky time on her lip. And they didnt meet when they were 7, Jody says. I have only just discovered this artist and had bought this album primarily because it contains the fabulous track ''You're Gonna look good in blues" which I strongly suggest you listen to on YouTube. During this time frame, he collaborated with American expat Joe Dassin on his only English-language album, Home Made Ice Cream, and its French-language counterpart, Blue Country. "That's not true," says Jody White, the son of Tony Joe and, if you would have it from the song, the woman who died. Since 2002, "the Swamp Fox" has recorded sporadically for his own Swamp imprint, and also had his back catalog remastered and reissued. He was the youngest of seven children who grew up on a cotton farm near Oak Grove, Louisiana. 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