We are member-supported, so your donation is critical to KCRW's music programming, news reporting, and cultural coverage. Singer-guitarist-songwriter Glen Sherley was one of the great success stories, and one of the most tragic figures in country music of the 1970s, with a career that lasted less than a decade. He lies next to his brother Lib beneath a flat gravestone that reads, He searched for truth and found it in the Father.. He developed his skills on the inside. Nashville pedal steel master Lloyd Green, who recorded with both Sherley and Cash, has a slightly different take on the relationship. Bruce and Ronda were there, too. 100 1 _ a Sherley, Glen d 1936-1978 100 1 _ a Sherley, Glen d 1936-1978 4xx's: Alternate Name Forms (13) "Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison" Documentary film, 2008. 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. Sherley wrote the song while in prison and it was later performed by Cash at his Folsom Prison performance. Cash committed himself to getting Sherley out of prison. He didnt forget dad, but he couldnt do anything to stop the downward spiral.. Oh, I think it was just a country boy thing, just a Southern boy thing, says Marty Stuart. This led to a live recording of Glen Shirley, done in cooperation with the California prison authorities on Jan. 31, 1971, which was released by Mega Records. Down in the front row, theres an inmate with a chiseled face and dark pompadour piled high, sucking on a Pall Mall. Now, with Johnstons backing, the Folsom gig got a green light. Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: country music, Johnny Cash. Sherley was in the front row, unaware . Floyd dropped by with that tape straight from the big house. In his brief periods of freedom, Sherley married and fathered a son, Bruce, and a daughter, Ronda. It was a very emotional thing for me because I just I got caught up in it, too. A convict at Vacaville, CA and formerly a resident of criminal justice institutions in Chino, Solidad, San Quentin, and Folsom, Sherley . When Johnny Cash Met Glen Sherley 04:25Play January 11, 2018 Chloe Veltman, KQED This article is more than 5 years old. There is a problem with your email/password. Youre fed and youre housed and youre clothed and you dont have to worry about where your next meal is coming from., You got to do something in prison or go insane, he continued. Glen Sherley: 2:49: 2: Robin (One Of A Kind) (Stereo) Glen Sherley: 2:49: External Links Discogs. Cash learned it that night and played it on Jan. 11, 1968. Hes authentic. After his 1955 song "Folsom Prison Blues", Cash had been interested in recording a performance at a prison.His idea was put on hold until 1967, when personnel changes at Columbia Records put Bob Johnston in charge of producing Cash's material. Cash was joined by a man named Glen Sherley, who seemed to be a model ex-con. Now, with the help of God and Nashville, he was determined to save Glen Sherley. When Cash and his entourage drove out of Folsom that day, Glen Sherley went back to his cell. He did his job. Eventually, Sherley settled in Gonzales, where he committed suicide on May 11, 1978, at age 42. Cash also landed him a record deal. It was a major day, as it turned out, it was a major event in his life. I stood over him while he copied the lyrics down., To me, that song was kind of the heart of that record, said Marty Stuart. Anyway, this song was written by our friend Glen Sherley., The room erupts, Sherleys inmate brothers clapping, whistling and hooting for their man as he beams in shock and wonder. Family portrait: Ronda, Glen and Bruce Sherley in a scrapbook photo, taken in the early '70s. His next big step came when Eddy Arnold recorded a Sherley song, "Portrait Of My Woman," which became a single and the title track of Arnold's next album. Glen Sherley. He might have been.. Failed to delete memorial. Sorry! Learn more about managing a memorial . Floyd Gressett, a traveling chaplain who brought the Good Word to the incarcerated. It was written by a man right here in Folsom Prison, Cash says. Shaking hands and glad handing deejays and whatever ads you had to buy in Billboard magazine, and kissing babies, whatever back then you were required to do. Shirley Juanita Katlic (nee Sands), known as "Neets" to friends and family, passed away on February 26, 2023 at her home in in Arnold. Sherleys song was a crowd pleaser. Glen Sherley, Soundtrack: The Book of Eli. Theres a rusted flower cup embedded in the marker, but it looks like its been empty for a long time. You know, that whole atmosphereit was justwow!. Glen kept writing and recording, and Cash continued to push Sherleys music in Nashville. Photo courtesy ofRonda Sherley. It could have been a whole different story.. He really felt he was a special man. There was an error deleting this problem. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Family portrait: Ronda, Glen and Bruce Sherley in a scrapbook photo, taken in the early 70s. Cash agreed to pay for the funeral, and the 42 year old Glen Sherley was laid to rest in Shafter, California. Glen wasnt a candidate for that business, so he was an outsider in that star making system.. His transitional existence at that point was becoming increasingly problematic. He wrote what he knew about: simple songs with stark, raw lyrics of life behind bars, like Greystone Chapel: Inside the walls of prison my body may be, Theres a greystone chapel here at Folsom, You wouldnt think that God had a place here at Folsom. They'd deliver blank reels of tape, and he'd hand over his latest batch of recordings. Despite the image he pushed, and his 1957 hit Folsom Prison Blues, Cash was never stuck in Folsom, or any other prison for that matter. Credit: Peter GilstrapCourtesy of Ronda Sherley. It was the beginning of a friendship that would eventually help spring Sherley from prison but wouldn't be enough to save him. Its a place where peace and desolation coexist. Singer-guitarist-songwriter Glen Sherley was one of the great success stories, and one of the most tragic figures in Country Music of the 1970s, with a career that lasted less than a decade. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. I stood over him while he copied the lyrics down.. Get the latest from KCRW in your inbox 3x a week. Learn more about merges. He penned Cash's song Greystone Chapel, and later killed himself under the pressure of the spotlight.. It was exciting and surreal. However, Sherley was having trouble adapting to life outside. Shirley MacLaine's life has been anything but glamorous. Sherley had two children, Bruce and Ronda. During the late 1960s, whilst in Folsom Prison serving time for armed robbery, Sherley wrote and recorded 'Greystone Chapel', in reference to the chapel. In March of 71, Glen Sherley was paroled. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Glen Sherley (29094569)? Glen Sherleys daughter, Ronda with her dog Tank, at home in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. Sherley then began avoiding the public eye, working for a large cattle company, feeding 10,000 cattle a day, and living in a semi truck. The album was a success when it was recorded, with the permission of prison officials, and released by Mega Records. See Glen Campbell's Daughter Ashley's Poignant Tribute to Her Late Dad Youngest of Glen Campbell's eight children posted a heart-touching photo hours after the country legend's death Tuesday By. He's one of those people who came from Oklahoma to California to work in the fields to make their living that way. Real name John R. Cash Born February 26, 1932 Died September 12, 2003 Country United States IPI 00005462217 126 works00005462413 47 works00033679764 3 works Affiliation ASCAP Comments Legendary country music singer, performer and songwriter. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Glen Milborn Sherley (March 9, 1936 May 11, 1978) was a country singer/songwriter, who is most well known for penning the song "Greystone Chapel". By 1968, he was getting a handle on his years of drug and alcohol abuse, resurrecting his career, and renewing his deep faith in the Lord. On Buzzlearn.com, Glen is listed as a successful Musician who was born in the year of 1936. I announced, "This song was written by Glen Sherley." Now you know who he is, too. Johnny Cash pulled a lot of strings to pluck Glen Sherley from prison, and tried to set him up for success. The hardest thing for me to admit to myself was the fact that I was in prison because I wanted to be in prison, admitted Sherley in a 1971 interview. To me that was kind of the heart of that record. This was originally published Jan. 23, 2018. 6:38 - Jane discusses upcoming projects including Sleight of Hand and a biopic of Glen Sherley to be directed by Billy Bob Thorton. A house of worship in this den of sin Green recorded Sherleys song, and by all accounts without his knowledge gave the tape to the Rev. After being transferred from Folsom Prison to Vacaville he worked in the prison hospital unit where he met Spade Cooley, who was serving a life sentence for murder, until his death in 1969 while on a 72-hour leave from prison. It was while incarcerated at Folsom that Sherley saw Cash perform "Greystone Chapel," and that heralded his career as a songwriter. I think it was the latter part of '38 when the whole family moved to California, he said in a 1971 interview with CBS News. He was 42 years old. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 4th 2023 at 1:00 PM at the same location. First time Id seen John and June play. Share. Make sure that the file is a photo. The chaplain thought that if he could mention hearing the song while on stage, it would touch the inmate, named Glen Sherley, who was serving a 5-to-life sentence for burglary. A brief May 13 Bakersfield Californian obituary said Sherley was at the Agee Funeral Home in Shafter, Calif. Cash personally promoted the album on his network TV show. Glens son Bruce Sherley, at home on his ranch in Bakersfield, California. They'd . You have chosen this person to be their own family member. In March of 71, Glen Sherley is paroled. He got $28. They are posted here automatically and remain online . And always the Pall Malls. Failed to remove flower. I dont think Glen knew how to play the game or cared anything much about playing the game, said Marty Stuart. He is also ranked in the richest person list from United States. Glen was the most humble, nicest guy in the world, recalls Green. Glen was in prison for the first 13 years of Bruce's life, he said, and they. 2023 KCRW All Rights Reserved. The Salinas Californian described his passing the next day: A 43-year-old Gonzales man apparently took his own life yesterday in his trailer home at Johnson and Iverson roads, the report said. That was a great gesture, but it was also a great song and a deserving song.. But for someone whod spent most of their life behind bars, success on the outside proved to be a very tricky road to navigate. Cash announces his final number, a song called "I'd like to try and do one for you now that some of you may have heard already," he says as the guitar chugs in the background of a live recording recently re-released by his daughter. In his teens, Sherley started getting in trouble with the law. Photo credit:Peter Gilstrap. Prison reform had long been a cause for Cash. He said, Lloyd, all my friends are left back in those various prisons up and down the west coast. I remember those terms he used so forcefully, almost nostalgically., Music historian Marty Stuart met Sherley in those days. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Hes charismatic and hes humble. He didn't know how to be Glen Sherley out here.. A string of armed robbery convictions offered him a grand tour of California penitentiaries by the time he was in his late thirties. Glen Sherley is a famous American musician. Glen Sherley was born on 1936-03-09. Theyd deliver blank reels of tape, and hed hand over his latest batch of recordings. But Hes saved the soul of many lost men. So it was difficult, but he was still my dad.. Its a shame (Sherley) didnt take full advantage of that for his whole life, she said. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. A convict Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He was just so grateful, you know? If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Photo credit:Peter Gilstrap. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. It wasnt his job to take responsibility. They were only able to spend about an hour together during those visits, but afterward, their aunt would let them listen to the music their father was working on. He held up an ice cream company with a toy gun. So the night before the show, Cash and his band were rehearsing at the El Rancho Inn in Sacramento. A convict Read Full Biography Biography Discography Songs Credits Share on facebook twitter Artist Biography by Bruce Eder Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Theyd deliver blank reels of tape, and hed hand over his latest batch of recordings. But all the demons came out when hed get on drugs. Sherley went into hiding, and two days later took his own life. Glen Sherley onstage at Vacaville Prison where he was incarcerated, recording his live album on January 31, 1971. Try again. But by the mid-60s, he (Crashes investigated by agencies outside the Missouri State Highway Patrol are not included.) Sherley vanished from the limelight, began seriously abusing drugs and shot himself in 1978. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Glen Milborn Sherley I found on Findagrave.com. Pedal steel guitar player Lloyd Green is on the far right. Things were happening. This Is Your Life, there was a surprise message from Sherley on tape. It all begins on the morning of Jan. 18, 1968. The reverend often brought the Good Word to the men in Folsom, and a fellow convict of Sherleys had given Gressett the tape of Greystone Chapel. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. You see a buddy down in the ditch, you stick out your hand. The night before the show, Cash was paid a visit by a friend, Reverend Floyd Gressett. [Cash] became this bigger-than-life creation with his dark clothes and the dark savior thing he had decided to adopt, which was kind of always a little strange to me and a lot of other people in the business, said Green. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Search above to list available cemeteries. Nashville had pretty much written him off, but there was a wildcard producer named Bob Johnston whod been working with Bob Dylan, and John liked [Johnston] cause he was a wild card.. Track Listing blue highlight denotes track pick Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Kathy Cash, Johnny's second oldest daughter with his first wife, Vivian, walked out of a family screening of the film five times. This song is written by our friend Glen Sherley. He got $28. Cash paid for the funeral. But Sherley soon found the transition to civilian life difficult. A convict at Vacaville, CA and formerly a resident of criminal justice institutions in Chino, Solidad, San Quentin, and Folsom, Sherley began writing songs in the 1960s and sent a tape of one of them to Johnny Cash. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Please try again later. A convict at Vacaville, CA and formerly a resident of criminal justice institutions in Chino, Solidad, San Quentin, and Folsom, Sherley began writing songs . In 1978, while high on drugs, Sherley killed a man then . No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Year should not be greater than current year. Glen Milborn Sherley (March 9, 1936 May 11, 1978) was an American criminal who became a country singer-songwriter after his song 'Greystone Chapel' was made famous by Johnny Cash in 1968. Mattresses on the car, buckets on the side, stopping getting water. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Sherley was a youth offender, and through the 1950s and 1960s was frequently in and out of prison for various crimes including one jailbreak. "Greystone Chapel" was recorded, along with the rest of Cash's Folsom performance, on January 13, 1968. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. You wouldnt think that God had a place here at Folsom Cash was so impressed with what he heard that he closed his show the next day with the song from that recording, Greystone Chapel. Sherley was in the audience to witness this thrilling moment, and a life-long bond was formed between the two men. The album was successful enough to get Sherley a contract with House of Cash, Johnny Cash's publishing organization, as a songwriter. Sherley was in the front row . Glen Sherley's daughter, Ronda with her dog Tank, at home in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. Despite having a dedicated wife and two young children, by 1960 he would be in and out of prison for most of the next decade. Hello JohnI can honestly and truthfully say that you were the major turning point in my life. Theres a few of my friends who know about it and every time they run (a feature) on TV…one of my customers comes in and says Whyd you never tell me thats your dad?. Johnny Cash discovered this song and its author while doing a concert at Folsom Prison. Singer-guitarist-songwriter Glen Sherley was one of the great success stories, and one of the most tragic figures in country music of the 1970s, with a career that lasted less than a decade. A convict at Vacaville, CA and formerly a resident of criminal justice institutions in Chino, Solidad, San Quentin, and Folsom, Sherley began writing songs in the 1960s and sent a tape of one of them to Johnny Cash. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Angelenos are finding creative ways to stay warm, MBE playlist Mar. He was his friend. Glen Sherley tears it up onstage at Vacaville for 800 of his fellow inmates. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? By 1978 just six years after his album was released he was living in the cab of a truck on a cattle farm near Salinas. In May of that year, he took his own life at the age of 42. Help support the DJs, journalists, and staff of the station you love. Click on a letter to view crashes by troop. "My grandmother, grandfather, my mom, they're all from that area, Salinas, Soledad, Fresno, Bakersfield and all them in between, and he writes that in some of his music that I have," she said. Johnny Cash first performed the song "Greystone Chapel" as part of his. Its a real moment. He did a lot of driving and a lot of drifting: Tennessee, Utah, California, and parts in between. Fifty years ago this month, Johnny Cash performed at Folsom Prison to an audience of 1,000 convicts. Glen Sherley is buried on the outskirts of Bakersfield in a graveyard straight out of a country song: a few green acres bordered by dense pistachio groves, the tracks of the Burlington Northern railway, and miles of scrubland reaching to the Lost Hills that ripple in the heat. He wrote what he knew about. For years, Sherley had struggled with substance abuse, and as his frustrations grew, those habits kicked in again. Im sure he saw what [drugs were] going to do to dad, and the path he was on, and he couldnt stop him. [3], After his departure from Cash's show, Sherley struggled to cope with stardom. By all accounts, it was a wrenching decision, but Cash was forced to cut Sherley lose. At that time John was clean and sober, Ronda says. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. By the time he was in his late 30s, armed robbery convictions had earned Sherley the grand tour of California penitentiaries: San Quentin, Soledad, Chino, Vacaville, Folsom. I've heard a lot of people say, 'Well, do you think John [Cash] should have taken more responsibility?' He has no idea that this is going to happen. Country musician Glen Sherley embodied the adage write what you know. What Glen Sherley knew was prison. More of Peter Gilstrap's reporting on Glen Sherley will be featured as part of a music documentary series, presented by KCRW, this spring. Family members linked to this person will appear here. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Glen Sherley was an American citizen who became a country singer-songwriter after his song "Greystone Chapel" was made famous by Johnny Cash in 1968. In 1970, with Cashs help Sherley landed a contractwhile still locked upwith Nashvilles Mega record label. Johnny got paid a visit by a friend, Reverend Floyd Gressett. In his brief periods of freedom, Sherley married and fathered a son, Bruce, and a daughter, Ronda. In March 1971 Glen Sherley was paroled. Production supervision was provided by House of Cash with musicians from the Nashville area, leading to an offer from Johnny Cash himself to join Cash's publishing organization, House of Cash. So, what went wrong? He also wrote "Greystone Chapel", which Johnny . When Sherley allegedly threatened to kill Cashs bass player Marshall Grant with a butcher knife, it was the final straw for his patron. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. But He saved the souls of many lost men. From the stage, Cash pauses to introduce the next and final song. The men had bonded backstage after the concert. Sherley was friendly with the prison DJ, convicted killer Earl Green. GREAT NEWS! In 1972, Ronda left California for Nashville to move in with her dad., moving in with the father whod been incarcerated most of her life. Cash is giving the convicts what they want, running through numbers like "Folsom Prison Blues", "Dark As a Dungeon," "I Still Miss Someone," "Send a Picture of Mother.". They migrated to California in the 1940s to work in cotton fields, potato farms and more. Sherley was born in 1936 as the son of farm workers in Oklahoma. Sherley would hang out at Greens house, sometimes arriving with a loaded gun. I think when Dad was being Dad, meaning when he was not on drugs, he was someone you wanted to be around, Ronda said. ). Cash played two sets at Folsom that day and closed both with Sherleys raw anthem to the small, sacred building. When Sherley was released from Prison in 1971, he was met at the gates by Cash. He was charismatic, humble and authentic. Made in L.A. Streaming music, news & culture from KCRW Santa Monica, Live streaming music, news & culture from KCRW Santa Monica. Cash had wagered his faith, his name and his industry cache on this country music Pygmalion effort, but despite the best of intentions, this redemption thing just wasnt going to work. Sherley wrote thesong Greystone Chapel about the granite church inside the prison northeast of Sacramento. Jan. 13 marks the 50th anniversary of Johnny Cash's concert at Folsom Prison. Singer-guitarist-songwriter Glen Sherley was one of the great success stories, and one of the most tragic figures in country music of the 1970s, with a career that lasted less than a decade. It includes three bonus tracks, including one recorded while he was in prison. American singer-songwriter Glen Sherley Born (1936-03-09)March 9, 1936 Died May 11, 1978(1978-05-11)(aged 42) Gonzales, California Occupation(s) Singer, guitarist, and songwriter Musical artist Lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Glen Sherley See Photos Works at NFL Lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Glen Shetley See Photos Works at Maxwell Supply Okc Glen Shirley Santamaria See Photos Glen Shelley See Photos Glen Shirley See Photos Works at Unemployed Looking for work But the singers connection with Folsom went far beyond a triple platinum release. He needed a hit, and he needed a moment, says Grammy award-winning musician and country music historian Marty Stuart. Towardthe end of the legendary performance, Sherley, who was sitting in the audience among other inmates, was shocked to hear Cash announce that he would be singing the song he wrote. The evening before the Folsom show, Cash was rehearsing in a Sacramento hotel when the Rev. Thanks for your help! He needed a hit, and he needed a moment, said Grammy award-winning musician and country music historian Marty Stuart. Try again later. He robbed a man of a cash roll that turned out to be singles. I can remember John come walking down this huge, huge staircase, said Bruce, a mechanic still living in Bakersfield. This is a big statement, but to get turned out of the California penal system and to be put into the world of hillbilly show business, good ol boy show business, there ain't a hell of a lot of difference in a lot of ways, says Marty Stuart. was locked into a serious drug habit. Marty Stuart met Sherley in those days. He has no idea whats about to happen, no idea his life is about to change forever. Bruce Sherley lives in Bakersfield, where he runs an auto repair shop. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. But his savior did not forget him. Oops, we were unable to send the email. In his brief moments of civilian life, hed listen to the radio George Jones was a favorite and strum a few chords on a beat-up six string. (The original image is no longer available, please contact, 5 Songs to Hear This Week: Nigerian Afrobeat, UK punk, Iranian-American jazz-pop, 5 Songs to Hear This Week: Heavy samples, heart-thumping beats, and love, sweet love, 5 Songs to Hear This Week: Sleaford Mods x Dry Cleaning, Kelela, The Fall, In Memoriam: The sublime esoterica of KCRWs Eric J. Lawrence, Sip these favorite soups to keep warm during LAs unusual storm, Pandemic stress and anxiety might be exacerbating LA road rage, Blankets, bathrobes pets? On January 12, 1968 a copy of this recording made its way into the hands of Johnny Cash by way of a Folsom minister who was a friend of Cash's, the night before he was due to appear in concert at Folsom. Lloyd Green was one of the session players imported from Tennessee to back up Sherley on his self-named album, recorded live in Vacaville while he was still doing time. The press loves the story. After a turbulent, unsettled life, it seems like the right resting place for this man. Sherley wrote the song while in prison and it was later performed by Cash at his Folsom Prison performance, which was eventually released as the album At Folsom Prison. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. In 1969, Cash helped to get Sherley moved to the state prison at Vacaville, a minimum-security facility. Photo credit:Peter Gilstrap. His album was released a few weeks later and climbed the Billboard charts. Glen was treated as the hero by his friends in prison and it was a wonderful thing to see, Green continues. He just wanted to talk about music, and how he could fit in, and what was he doing wrong? The hardest thing for me to admit to myself was the fact that I was in prison because I wanted to be in prison, admitted Sherley in a 1971 interview. Ultimately, he couldnt play the Nashville game, couldnt adjust to life beyond a cell. He succumbed to addiction, and in 1978 he shot a man in California while high on drugs. Edit your search or learn more. School didnt go so well. Cash was in the process of saving himself. . Hes sucking on a Pall Mall. Which begs the unanswerable question: Did Cash validate Sherleys talent and bestow a few moments of transcendent glory on him, or trigger a downfall that might have been otherwise avoided? You can always change this later in your Account settings. Johnny Cash, this Folsom show and its multi-million selling live album would become part of country music history. During the late 1960s, whilst in Folsom Prison serving time for armed robbery, Sherley wrote and recorded "Greystone Chapel", in reference to the chapel within the prison. He went on to join Cash's band, but was fired after threatening to kill one of his bandmates. ", If Sherley's Greystone Chapel was about faith, it was also about freedom. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. For years, Cash had pushed the idea of a live prison album to Columbia Records, but his label wasnt interested. He was that type of person and thats where he came from.". He has California governor Ronald Reagan pulling strings on the legal side, and Christian power icon Rev. There's no responsibility there.. I remember we got through with the show and Glen was literally soaking wet from top to bottom, Green says. "Because if you knew my grandmother and his brothers and. 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