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Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight

Music by Calvin Carter and "Pookie" Hudson

Originally Performed by Spaniels

t was originally recorded by the R&B doo-wop group The Spaniels in 1954. The original version peaked at number five on the R&B Best Sellers chart. The best-selling version of the song was recorded by the McGuire Sisters in 1954 It was also recorded in 1954 by country music duo Johnnie & Jack. The song should not be confused with a completely different, of the same name, from the 1930s, sung by Rudy Vallée, among others. The Spaniels' song has the sub-title "it's time to go" and the now famous doo-wop bass line intro. The bass line was not, however, included in the McGuire Sisters' cover version, made to sell to white audiences.

    Release Date: 1953


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Close Harmony For Men : <span style="color:red;">Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight</span> - 4 Charts and Parts CD : TTBB : Sheet Music & Parts CD : 884088240424 : 08748789

Close Harmony For Men : Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight - 4 Charts and Parts CD

This 1950s doo-wop classic will add a touch of nostalgia to your concert! Smooth a cappella harmonies will delight your audience and the arrangement is super fun to rehearse and perform. Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

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Voicing: TTBB | 7903b | Sheet Music & Parts CD | $21.95 | A Cappella


Deke Sharon : Contemporary A Cappella Songbook I : SATB : Songbook : 073999416497 : 0793595290 : 08741649

Deke Sharon : Contemporary A Cappella Songbook I

Designed to be introductory primers for high school or other beginning groups, the Contemporary A Cappella Association Songbooks nonetheless adhere to a fine musical standard (unlike some beginning arrangements, which can be watered down and unsatisfying). There are informative performance notes and recommendations for transposing parts, to permit performance by all male or female ensembles. In addition, a discography suggests definitive recordings of these popular songs, which can help facilitate the learning process and educate the ear. Easy to use, the CASA songbooks are an excellent resource.

Songlist: Good Old Acapella, Under the Boardwalk, In the Still of the Nite (I'll Remember), Only You (And You Alone), Zombie Jamboree (Back to Back), Silhouettes, The Longest Time, Up On The Roof, Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye, Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight

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Voicing: SATB | 1002b | Songbook | $11.95 | A Cappella


Deke Sharon / Anne Raugh : Good Ol' A Cappella : TTBB : Songbook : 073999925029 : 0634055275 : 08743513

Deke Sharon / Anne Raugh : Good Ol' A Cappella

This first volume for men's voices brings together some old favorites previously released for mixed voices.

Songlist: Good Old Acapella, Good Lovin', Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, Stand By Me, Up On The Roof

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Voicing: TTBB | 1006b | Songbook | $5.98 | A Cappella


Deke Sharon / Anne Raugh : Under The Boardwalk : 3 Parts : Songbook : 08744374

Deke Sharon / Anne Raugh : Under The Boardwalk    Out of Print

At last! A songbook of popular songs designed for middle school voices (or adult groups with just a few men!). Based on the best-selling arrangements from SATB CASA Songbooks, these charts are designed to make it easy on the male voices.

Songlist: Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, I Feel Good, In The Still Of The Nite, Under the Boardwalk, When Will I Be Loved?

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Voicing: 3 Parts | 9030b | Songbook | $5.95 | A Cappella


Various Arrangers : Men's Doo-wop Vol 2 : TTB : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Men's Doo-wop Vol 2

Ed Lojeski brings back the sound of Little Anthony and the Imperials in this fun arrangement of "Tears On My Pillow". Add some sways and finger-snaps and you have a perfect choice for small or large groups. "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" - Groove to the sounds of a by-gone era with this 1954 hit originally recorded by The Spaniels. Classic doo-wop! "Speedoo" - Show some attitude with this 1956 pop hit by the Cadillacs! This uptempo classic from the golden age of doo-wop makes a perfect selection for some fancy footwork! The novelty number "Mr. Bass Man" by the '60s artist Johnny Cymbal has been covered by everyone from Sha Na Na to the Muppets and will be a hit on your stage as well, with a hilarious doo-wop bass line that will be an absolute blast to perform!

Songlist: Tears On My Pillow, Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, Speedoo, Mr. Bass Man

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Voicing: TTB | 2923b | Sheet Music Collection | $7.95 | With Piano


Various Arrangers : Sing In The Barbershop Quartet - Rock In Harmony  : TTBB : Songbook & 1 CD : 884088270414 : 1423461800 : 00333014

Various Arrangers : Sing In The Barbershop Quartet - Rock In Harmony

These great collections let men sing four-part a cappella harmony with a professionally recorded barbershop quartet. The books include TTBB parts and the CDs feature full performances. Just turn on the CD, open the book, pick your part, and sing along!

Songlist: Day-O (The Banana Boat Song), Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, Happy Together, Hello Mary Lou, In My Room, The Longest Time, Silhouettes, Under the Boardwalk

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Voicing: TTBB | 5473b | Songbook & 1 CD | $18.95 | A Cappella


Various Arrangers : Doo Wop Barbershop : TTBB : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Doo Wop Barbershop

What a fascinating blend of two great uniquely American styles of vocal harmony! 'Silhouettes' was a hit single by the Rays in 1957. Tom Gentry's arrangement is an audience pleaser that can incorporate visual enhancements such as sunglasses, leather jackets, and choreography. Be sure to let the 'doo-wop' swing feeling be natural and unrushed, when the audience can understand the humor of the story on the text 'you're on the wrong block.' Feel free to experiment with the smoothness of the bass line by having the section sing on an open vowel such as 'du' rather than 'dm.' "Under the Boardwalk." has become one of the most recognized popular songs ever recorded. Allow the syncopated rhythms to sound free and agile while maintaining a god connected flow to the singing. These songs will add a cool touch of nostalgia to your repertoire and are surefire audience pleasers.

Songlist: Under the Boardwalk, Silhouettes, Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, Crazy Little Thing Called Love

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Voicing: TTBB | 6055b | Sheet Music Collection | $7.95 | A Cappella


Various Arrangers : Doo Wop Barbershop for Mixed Voices : SATB : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Doo Wop Barbershop for Mixed Voices

These 1950s doo-wop classics will add a touch of nostalgia to your concert! Smooth a cappella harmonies will delight your audience and the arrangements are super fun to rehearse and perform. The blending of these two uniquely American a cappella genres is fascinating and ands an interesting sound to your repertoire.

Songlist: In The Still of the Nite, Under the Boardwalk, Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, Sh-boom

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Voicing: SATB | 9901b | Sheet Music Collection | $12.95 | A Cappella


Various Arrangers : Doo Wop Barbershop for Ladies : SSAA : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Doo Wop Barbershop for Ladies

Here's a great collection of 1950's doo wop classics that will add a touch of nostalgia to your concert. Smooth a cappella harmonies will delight your audience and the arrangements are super fun to rehearse and perform.

Songlist: Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, In The Still of the Nite, Sh-boom, Silhouettes

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Voicing: SSAA | 9944b | Sheet Music Collection | $12.95 | A Cappella


Dean Martin : Dean Martin Songbook : Solo : Songbook : 073999066067 : 0634078658 : 00306606

Dean Martin : Dean Martin Songbook

Dean Martin was an American singer, film actor and comedian. He was one of the best known musical artists of the 1950s and 1960s. Martin's hit singles included "Memories Are Made Of This", "That's Amore", "Everybody Loves Somebody", "Mambo Italiano", "Sway", "Volare" and "Ain't That A Kick In The Head?" One of the organizers of "The Rat Pack", he was a major star in four areas of show business: concert stage, recordings, motion pictures, and television. Here are 30 timeless classics from this famed Rat Pack member arranged for piano/vocal/guitar.

Songlist: Ain't That A Kick In The Head, Bumming Around, Everybody Loves Somebody, Good Mornin' Life, Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, Houston, I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am, I Will, (Remember Me) I'm The One Who Loves You, If, In The Chapel In The Moonlight, In The Misty Moonlight, Innamorata (Sweetheart), Just In Time, Lay Some Happiness On Me, Mambo Italiano, Memories Are Made Of This, Nobody's Baby Again, The Object Of My Affection, On An Evening In Rome, Return To Me, Send Me The Pillow You Dream On, Smile, Somewhere There's A Someone, Standing On The Corner, Sway (Quien Sera), That's Amore (That's Love), Volare (Nel Blu, Dipinto Di Blu), You Belong To Me, You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Dean Martin | 5245b | Songbook | $25.95 | PVG


Close Harmony For Men : <span style="color:red;">Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight</span> - Parts CD : TTBB : Parts CD : 884088240431 : 08748790

Close Harmony For Men : Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight - Parts CD

This 1950s doo-wop classic will add a touch of nostalgia to your concert! Smooth a cappella harmonies will delight your audience and the arrangement is super fun to rehearse and perform. The CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics.

Songlist: Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, Part-predominant CD, Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

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Voicing: TTBB | 79003c | Parts CD | $16.95 | A Cappella


The Alley Cats : Cat's Meow : 1 CD

The Alley Cats : Cat's Meow

The enthusiasm of the Alley Cats is so infectious and their energy so buoyant that they can make you like any song they sing. It's true! Having gotten their start at Disneyland's 'Magic Kingdom,' they exhibit a merry disposition that bursts through even on CD-they cannot be contained! A host of classic tunes such as 'Book Of Love,' 'Don't Be Cruel' and 'Duke Of Earl,' which could be perfunctory in lesser hands, are pounced on by the Alley Cats, and are the better for it. The arrangements are familiar but with a little added pizazz (we'd encourage more!), the intonation crisp, the rhythms fluid. A highly professional and entertaining recording.

Songlist: Rama Lama Ding Dong, Sh-Boom, Come Go With Me, Sixty Minute Man, At The Hop, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Book Of Love, Duke Of Earl, Little Darlin', In The Still Of The Night, Don't Be Cruel, Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, Alley Cat Tag

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8122c | 1 CD | $14.98 | A Cappella


Cantabile - The London Quartet : In Cambridge : 1 CD

Cantabile - The London Quartet : In Cambridge    Out of Print

Recorded live in - you guessed it - in Cambridge, this male quintet is a stylistic whisper away from the King's Singers, both in terms of sound and choice of material, though the influence of the Swingles can be felt as well ("The History of Western Music"). The selections on this CD encompass several centuries, beginning with William Byrd's "Deo Gratias." Embracing the British folk ballad (Morley and Henry the VIII), and the European classical form (Chopin), the group then travels forward in time to include period classics such as "Sentimental Journey" and "The Lambeth Walk," finishing up with the wholly appropos doo wop closer, "Goodnight Sweetheart Goodnight."

Songlist: Deo Gratis, Fire, Fire my Heart, Weep, O Mine Eyes, Now Is The Month Of Maying, Myfanwy, The Wee Cooper O'Fife, Pastime With Good Company, The Minute Waltz, Java Jive, Mein Kleiner, Gruner Kaktus, The History Of Western Music, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Sentimental Journey, A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square, The Lambeth Walk, Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight

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6481c | 1 CD | $15.98 | A Cappella


Cantabile - The London Quartet : Madrigal to McCartney : 1 CD

Cantabile - The London Quartet : Madrigal to McCartney

"Madrigal" was recorded at Victoria Memorial Hall in Singapore in February 2001, and features 15 tunes, ranging from sacred early Christian music like Weelkes' "Hark, all ye lovely Saints above," Passereau's "Il est bel et bon," and Wm. Byrd's "Agnus Dei" to a wonderful "Tribute to the Beatles" medley of 18 Fab Four classics and "Yesterday," to Gershwin's "Summertime," Rodgers and Hart's "My Romance" and Sinatra's "Strangers in the Night." Two bonus tracks include Richard Rodney Bennett's "A Good Night," commissioned by Paul McCartney from "A Garland for Linda," and "Brahm's Lullaby." Certainly an odd repertoire mix, but Cantabile's perfectly pitched, fresh, joyous sound works well with just about anything they choose to perform.

Songlist: Hark, all ye lovely Saints above, Comment, amour, me veux-tu tourmenter?, Il est bel et bon, Agnus Dei (from the Mass of Four Voices), A Tribute ot the Beatles, The Compleat Works, The Long Day Closes, Summertime, My Romance, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Strangers in the Night, Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, Yesterday, A Good-Night, Brahms' Lullaby

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6954c | 1 CD | $15.98 | A Cappella


Cat's Pajamas Vocal Band : Kitty Litter : 1 CD

Cat's Pajamas Vocal Band : Kitty Litter

The Cat's Pajamas, Skinner, Nate, Brad, Mike and Nathaniel, has been touring around the world since 2005, performing over 200 shows a year. They recently entered the national spotlight while performing their Oreo Cookie Jingle for Randy Jackson, placing in the top 10 on NBC's The Sing-Off. Winners and Audience Favorite of the 2013 Chicago Harmony Sweeps Regional, they wowed us with a strong set at one of the most competitive National Finals we've seen! The Cats specialize in wonderfully-arranged covers and sweet-segueing medleys like "British Invasion," "Summer Medley," "60s Dance," "Country Medley," "Beatles" and "Three Dog Night." Other favorites are Lady Gaga's "Born This Way," Leonard Bernstein's "Tonight, Tonight," "Stars & Stripes Forever" and a nice nod to the Sweeps closing Doo Wop anthem "Goodnight Sweetheart." Co-founder Brian Skinner's "Beat Bass" is tight and hot, and the harmonic hits just keep on comin'! Don't miss this rockin', big fun collection!

Songlist: British Invasion, Summer medley, 60's Dance, I'm Yours, Beatles, Stay, Three Dog Night, Country Medley, Tonight, Tonight, Born This Way, Stars and Stripes Forever, Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight

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22308c | 1 CD | $14.95 | A Cappella


Fabulous Delacardos : Flat Top, Sock Hop, Doo Wop : 1 CD

Fabulous Delacardos : Flat Top, Sock Hop, Doo Wop

'Hotter than a drive-in on a July night, smoother than a pocketful of jello... Here are The Fabulous Delacardos' That's what it says right here on the notes!We've never had a pocket full of jello, ourselves. In 1981 for a 20th class reunion of one of the members, the five men and one woman decided to recreate the music they loved as they grew up. They sing a New York style with a distinctly southern twist for they are from Tennessee. As an aside, the fine woman's voice you will hear belongs to Christy Little who ran for a Juvenile Court Judge in 1998.The 28 tunes are those that any one who went to high school in the late fifties or early sixties will have to remember fondly, or else turn in your Baby Boomer ID.

Songlist: One Fine Day, Sixteen Candles, I Go To Pieces, Stagger Lee, Love Potion #9, All I Have To Do Is Dream, Silhouettes, Dedicated To The One I Love, Sh-Boom, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, So In Love, Come Go With Me, Be My Baby, Blue Moon, Cab Driver, Runaround Sue, Rockin' Robin, The Wanderer, Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, In The Still Of The Night, Hearbreak Hotel, What's Your Name, Sincerely, Sixteen Tons, Da Doo Ron Ron, Under the Boardwalk, Sea Of Love, Rock & Roll Is Here To Stay

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8224c | 1 CD | $14.98 | A Cappella


Heebee-jeebees : Hurry Up And Wait : 1 CD

Heebee-jeebees : Hurry Up And Wait

You are in for a treat. This recording contains straight ahead a cappella covers with no production embellishments, sung to you by the quartet who placed first in the 1997 Northern Harmony, A Canadian A Cappella Celebration. Now even though these songs are recorded just the way you could hear them performed on stage, the vocal kazoo and trumpet chorus on "Rockin' Robin does provide a distinctive, playful, embellishment. You'll find "Good Lovin'," "Blue Moon," "For The Longest Time," "Under The Boardwalk" (nice gargle effect there), "Duke Of Earl," "Sesame Street" and more, eighteen tunes in all. Go Canada! Get Heebee-Jeebees!

Songlist: Good Lovin', Blue Moon, I'm in a Hurry, The Boring Song, Rockin' Robin, Spiderman, The Longest Time, Under the Boardwalk, Duke of Earl, Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, You Kissed Me First, Sesame Street, Runsaround Sue, Rocks, California Dreamin', Rubber Duckie, Kiss Him Goodbye, The Lion Sleeps Tonight

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2159c | 1 CD | $14.98 | A Cappella


Little Anthony and the Imperials : Pure Acappella : 1 CD

Little Anthony and the Imperials : Pure Acappella

Brooklyn, NY's Little Anthony and the Imperials are still performing, and their Doo-Wop chops (including Anthony's creamy falsetto) are as sweet as they were when their own big hit, "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" was on top of the charts! "Pure" is introduced by radio personality Bobby Jay, who gives us interesting info about each song before each song, as if he was doing a radio show. There are 14 tasty cuts here, the title tune, then a Doo-Wop "best-of,"The Valentines' "Don't Say Goodnight," The Eldorados' "I'll Be Forever Loving You," The Flamingos' "I'll Be Home," The Heartbeats' "You're A Thousand Miles Away," The Penguins' "Earth Angel"/The Clovers' "Devil or Angel" medley, the Hi-Lo's arrangement of "Georgia," "I Only Have Eyes For You," the a cappella anthem "Goodnight, Sweetheart"-this is some of the best, most authentic a cappella Doo-Wop we've heard, by one of the premier groups-it doesn't get any better than this!

Songlist: Why Do Fools Fall in Love?, Don't Say Goodnight, I'll Be Forever Loving You, I'll Be Home, A Thousand Miles Away, So In Love, Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine), Two People in the WOrld, Georgia On My Mind, I Only Have Eyes for You, Creation of Love, Please Be My Girlfriend, Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, That's the Way It Goes

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8259c | 1 CD | $15.95 | A Cappella


Peter Hunt : Voiceworks 2 - A Further Handbook for Singing : Kids : Songbook & 2 CDs : Peter Hunt : 0193435500

Peter Hunt : Voiceworks 2 - A Further Handbook for Singing

Voiceworks is a magnificent resource for promoting good singing in pre-schools, schools, community choirs, adult choirs and everywhere that people sing. The Voiceworks books (complete with CDs) are packed with songs and ideas which are practical, motivating, and accessible. Voiceworks 2 is a complete guide and support for anyone who encourages or teaches other people to sing well. Singing is learned behaviour, and Voiceworks 2 aims to help singers of all ages and experience improve their capability, to develop some techniques, and get pleasure from using their voices. It is claimed that the better people feel about their voices, the better they feel about themselves, so this book is more influential than just a singing book. The music is eclectic, chosen for its accessibility, and can be used progressively as laid out in the book to build confidence and develop vocal technique, or as a 'dip in' resource to suit particular needs.

Songlist: Section I: Warm Ups And Rounds, Boom Chicka Boom, Eighteen Hammers Standin', Everywhere We Go, Chicka Hanka, Sarana, Sonagwaza, Banuwa, Banaha, Janie Mama, Freedom Train, Sto Me, Yenamanoa, Oliver Cromwell, The Hand Jive, Three Way Canon Blues, Jazz Gloria, Hashivenu, Alleluia, Cantate Domino, There Was a Young Woman of Ryde, She Died, She Did!, There's a Girl that I Love, Section II: Improvising and Inventing, Section III: Spirituals and Gospel Songs, Zion me wan' go Home, Trampin', Go Down Moses, I Want to be Ready, Shoeshone Love Song, and more

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Voicing: Kids | 9554b | Songbook & 2 CDs | $79.95 ON SALE $69.95


Individual Folios

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Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight : TBB : Roger Emerson : Calvin Carter : The Spaniels : Songbook & 2 CDs : 08201709 : 073999270853

Roger Emerson : Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight

Groove to the sounds of a by-gone era with this 1954 hit originally recorded by The Spaniels. Classic doo-wop! Available separately: TBB and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composers: Calvin Carter and "Pookie" Hudson Performed By: The Spaniels

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Voicing: TBB | Sheet Music | $2.15 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08201709 | Showtrax CD Available


Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight : TTBB : Mel Knight : Calvin Carter : The Spaniels : Sheet Music : 08748789 : 884088240424

Mel Knight : Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight

This 1950s doo-wop classic will add a touch of nostalgia to your concert! Smooth a cappella harmonies will delight your audience and the arrangement is super fun to rehearse and perform. Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Arranger: Mel Knight | Composers: Calvin Carter and "Pookie" Hudson Performed By: The Spaniels

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08748789 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SSAA, SATB, SATB, SSAA

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