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Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar Featuring Guns N’ Roses’ Bassist Duff McKagan Sharing Emotional Moments on Tour

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I think you’re gonna like this short little video from AXS TV’s Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar. In this clip, Guns N’ Roses’ bassist Duff McKagan tells Sammy about one of the most emotional moments he’s had out on tour.

What I love about this video is both Duff and Sammy talk about how they always look out in the crowd and see people and wonder, “What’s that guy or girl’s story?” Duff tells a story about a dad and his daughter who he keeps seeing on the front row at their concerts, and he sees them on the streets in New Orleans and asks them why they’ve been at every show. It was an emotional moment to hear the dad’s answer.

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Robin Williams Live at The Comedy Store in 1988

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The late, great Robin Williams was an incredible comedian. In this clip from 1988, Robin appeared at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles and did what he did best… entertained the heck out of the crowd! I’d never seen this clip before until I found it today.

Enjoy this look back at Robin Williams at The Comedy Store in 1988!

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Rush – ‘Limelight’ Music Video from 1981

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In 1981, Canadian rockers Rush released one of the best rock albums of the last 40 years with Moving Pictures. The entire album is awesome, and two of our favorite Rush songs were on this album. Tom Sawyer, which is probably Rush’s most popular song, and Limelight, the first single released from the album. Limelight was Rush’s first top five rock single in the US when it peaked at number four on the Mainstream Rock charts in 1981. It was also their first top 20 hit on the Canadian charts, peaking at number 18.

Enjoy this look back at Rush’s music video for Limelight as well as the music videos for Tom Sawyer and Red Barchetta, one of our all time favorite Rush songs!

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Judge Smails’ Winter Rules in Golf Scene from Caddyshack

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There are so many things going on in this one scene from the golf course with Judge Smails in Caddyshack. The main scene itself is hilarious with Judge Smails continuously kicking his ball out of the rough until Danny suggests, “Why don’t you improve your lie a little sir,” and Smails comments, “Yes, yes, winter rules.”

What’s even funnier is in the background the entire time, Smails’ grandson Spalding is cussing and hacking up the course. Finally, there’s Rodney Dangerfield’s character, Al Czervik, who tees it up and yells “Fore” right as his ball hits Judge Smails square in the cojones, and comments, “I should’ve yelled two!”.

Enjoy this look back at Judge Smails and his winter rules scene from Caddyshack!

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‘Amadeus’ Movie Tribute featuring ‘Rondo Alla Turca’ from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Amadeus was released to theaters in September of 1984 and is widely considered one of the greatest films of all time. The movie won eight Academy Awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture. The movie follows a fictional rivalry between Mozart and Italian composer Antonio Salieri at the court of Emperor Joseph II. The music from the movie is incredible, and this tribute video for the movie from HD Film Tributes on YouTube set to the music of Mozart’s Rondo Alla Turca is perfect.

Enjoy this look back at 1984’s Amadeus featuring Mozart’s Rondo Alla Turca!

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Survivor – ‘Burning Heart’ Music Video from the Rocky IV Soundtrack from 1985

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Rocky Balboa was Survivor’s best friend! In the ’80s, they scored the two biggest hits of their career with Eye of the Tiger and Burning Heart. Eye of the Tiger from the Rocky III soundtrack was their first and only number one hit on the Hot 100 charts in 1982, and Burning Heart from the 1985 Rocky IV soundtrack peaked at number two on the Hot 100 charts. Both are great songs, and the music video for Burning Heart is basically a four-minute mini-movie featuring the best parts of Rocky IV!

Enjoy this look back at the music video for Survivor’s Burning Heart from the 1985 movie soundtrack for Rocky IV, and because it’s such a great song, enjoy Eye of the Tiger as well!

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Styx – ‘Don’t Let It End’ Music Video from 1983

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Don’t Let It End was the second single released from Styx’s 1983 Kilroy Was Here album. According to lead singer Dennis DeYoung, Don’t Let It End was supposed to have been the first single released from the album, but the record label stepped in and chose Mr. Roboto instead. Mr. Roboto peaked at number three on the Hot 100 charts, and Don’t let It End peaked at number six on the Hot 10 charts. It was their last top ten single of the ’80s on the Hot 100 charts. They scored one more top ten on the Hot 100 charts in 1990 when Show Me The Way peaked at number three.

Enjoy this look back at Styx’s music videos for Don’t Let End as well as Mr. Roboto and Show Me The Way!

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Judas Priest – ‘Breaking The Law’ Then and Now (1980 and 2021)

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In 1980, Judas Priest released their iconic British Steel album, and the album produced two of Priest’s most popular songs with Living After Midnight and Breaking The Law. Both songs peaked at number 12 on the UK charts, and have since become staples at Judas Priest’s live shows. It is incomprehensible that they are not in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame yet. They were nominated for the class of 2020, but were not elected. If ever there was a band that deserved to be in the ROCK n’ Roll Hall of Fame, it’s Judas Priest. They’ve been rocking the stage for over 40 years and still sound as good as ever as evidenced in the video below from 2021.

Enjoy this look back at Judas Priest’s music video for Breaking The Law from 1980, and Judas Priest performing Breaking The Law live on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in 2021!

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20 Famous Rock and Pop Stars Who Appeared in ‘Miami Vice’ During the ’80s

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One of the coolest things about the ’80s TV show Miami Vice was it featured so many famous guest appearances from rock and pop stars as well as famous and not-yet-famous actors. In the ’80s, so many famous rock and pop stars made guest appearances on the show either as an actor or playing themselves. Glenn Frey, Ted Nugent, and Phil Collins are just a few of the rock stars that appeared on the show.

Enjoy this look back at 20 rock and pop stars who made a guest appearance on Miami Vice in the ’80s!

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The Cast of Uncle Buck Then and Now (1989 – 2021)

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Uncle Buck was released in theaters in 1989 and starred the late John Candy as Uncle Buck, a slob who babysits his brother’s three kids, played by Macaulay Culkin (pre-Home Alone fame), Gaby Hoffman, and Jean Louisa Kelly. It was written and directed by John Hughes. According to Nostalgia Hit, John Candy appeared in more John Hughes films than any other actor.

In this video, Nostalgia Hit not only features photos of the cast then and now, but also gives an update on what the cast has been up to since Uncle Buck. It’s very well done.

Uncle Buck’s Cast:

John Candy as Buck Russell
Jean Louisa Kelly as Tia Russell
Macaulay Culkin as Miles Russell
Gaby Hoffmann as Maizy Russell
Garrett M. Brown as Bob Russell
Elaine Bromka as Cindy Russell
Amy Madigan as Chanice Kobolowski
Jay Underwood as Bug
Brian Tarantina as E. Roger Coswell
Laurie Metcalf as Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
Suzanne Shepherd as Asst. Principal Anita Hoargarth
Mike Starr as Pooter the Clown
William Windom as the voice of Mr. Hatfield

Enjoy this look back at the cast of Uncle Buck then and now!

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Jane Wiedlin – ‘Rush Hour’ Music Video From 1988

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In 1988, The Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin released her second solo studio album Fur. The first single, Rush Hour, became her first and only top ten solo single on the Hot 100 charts when it peaked at number nine in 1988.

Enjoy this look back at the music video for Jane Wiedlin’s Rush Hour!

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John Madden’s Only Guest Appearance on Late Night with David Letterman in 1983

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The great John Madden passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Back on March 3, 1983, he made his only guest appearance on the Late Night with David Letterman show. Madden talked to Dave about various topics related to football including why he wasn’t a fan of carpeted locker rooms. It’s an entertaining interview that we know you’re going to enjoy, especially if you were a fan of John Madden. We’re gonna miss you John! You were an absolute legend in football. RIP John…

Enjoy this look back at John Madden on Late Night with David Letterman back in 1983!

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The Cast of Rocky IV Then and Now (1985 – 2021)

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Photo via the Hollywood Celebrity channel on YouTube

If ever there was a cast from an ’80s movie that looks almost as good today as they did 35 years ago, it’s the cast of Rocky IV. Sly Stallone, Talia Shire, Dolph Lundgren, Carl Weathers, Burt Young, and Brigitte Nielsen look incredible for their age. Can you believe that Stallone and Shire are both 75 years old? Father time has been so kind to them both!

Enjoy this look back at the cast of Rocky IV then and now!

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Gambling Is Illegal at Bushwood Sir and I Never Slice and Looks Good on You Though – Two Hilarious Scenes from Caddyshack

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Caddyshack was released to theaters in the summer of 1980 and is one of our favorite comedies of all time. There are so many great characters in the film, and two of the best are Rodney Dangerfield as Al Czervik and Ted Knight as Judge Elihu Smails.

Two of our favorite scenes from the movie are when Judge Smails is picking out a hat in the pro shop when Al walks in and comments, “Oh, this is the worst-looking hat I ever saw. What, when you buy a hat like this I bet you get a free bowl of soup, huh? Oh, it looks good on you though”, and shortly thereafter, the scene where Al walks up on Smails about to tee off and bets Smails 100 bucks he’ll slice it into the woods. Smails answers Al with “Gambling is illegal at Bushwood sir, and I never slice!”

Enjoy this look back at two of the funniest clips of all time from Caddyshack!

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Bob Marley and the Wailers – ‘Redemption Song’ Video from 1980

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In 1980, Bob Marley and the Wailers released Uprising, their 12th and final studio album released before Marley passed in away 1981 from cancer at the young age of 36. Redemption Song was the final track on the final album, and it is widely considered to be on the greatest songs of all time. In 2021, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Redemption Song at #42 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Enjoy this look back at Redemption Song from Bob Marley and the Wailers!

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Luther Vandross – ‘Never Too Much’ Music from 1981

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In 1981, Luther Vandross released his debut album Never Too Much, and the first single, Never Too Much, became his first number one song on the R&B charts. It also became his first top 40 hit on the Hot 100 charts when it peaked at number 33. He followed this song up with another top ten on the R&B charts with Don’t You Know That?.

Enjoy this look back at Luther Vandross’ music video for his number one R&B hit from 1981, Never Too Much!

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Rocky III – The Final Fight Scene from 1982

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Rocky III was released in 1982, and it’s our favorite of all the Rocky films. Like all of the Rocky movies, Rocky III takes us through so many emotions. There’s Rocky’s hilarious fight with Thunderlips, aka Hulk Hogan. There’s Rocky’s heartbreak over the loss of Mick. There’s his doubt and loss of confidence after losing to Clubber Lang the first time. There’s Rocky’s reluctance to really go for it during his training with Apollo until Adrian steps in and sets him straight on the beach. Then, there’s the excitement as he transforms his boxing style with Apollo, and lastly, there’s the final fight with Clubber Lang where he finally knocks him out!

Enjoy this look back at the final fight scene from 1982’s Rocky III!

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Road House – ‘You’re Too Stupid To Have a Good Time’ Scene

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There are so many great scenes in 1989’s Road House starring Patrick Swayze! There’s the fight scene on the back loading dock, Dalton’s speech about being nice, and this one where Dalton and the boys take it outside and take care of business.

Enjoy this look back at the “You’re too stupid to have a good time” scene from Road House!

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The Go-Go’s Performing ‘We Got The Beat’ Live at the Whiskey A Go Go Then and Now (1980 and 2021)

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The Go-Go’s formed in Los Angeles, California in 1978. The band featured Belinda Carlisle on lead vocals, Charlotte Caffey on lead guitar, Gina Schock on drums, Kathy Valentine on bass guitar, and Jane Wiedlin on rhythm guitar. They rose to fame in the early ’80s and still hold the distinction of being the only all-female band that wrote their own music and played their own instruments to score a number one debut album on the Billboard album chart.

Beauty and the Beat hit number one on the album chart in 1981 thanks to the success of of their debut single Our Lips Are Sealed, which peaked at number 20 on the Hot 100 charts and We Got The Beat, their highest charting single of their career, which peaked at number two on the Hot 100 charts and number seven on the Mainstream Rock charts.

They also became the fifth all-female band to be inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2021!

Enjoy this look back at The Go-Go’s performing We Got The Beat live at the Whiskey A Go Go in Los Angeles back in 1980 as well as on December 14, 2021!

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Hank Williams Jr. Visits with David Letterman in 1982 and Sings A Country Boy Can Survive

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In 1982, Hank Williams Jr. appeared on Late Night with David Letterman. At the time of his appearance on the show, Hank Jr. had scored three number one country singles in a row, and he was promoting his new single A Country Boy Can Survive on the show. In the interview with Letterman, Hank Jr. talked about what it was like growing up as the son of a country music legend and how he carved out his own place in country music. He also talked about falling almost 500 feet on a mountain in Montana. If you’re a fan of Hank Williams Jr. and Letterman, you’ll really enjoy this one.

And, to top if all off, Hank Jr. gave an incredible live performance of A Country Boy Can Survive.

Enjoy this look back at country music legend Hank Williams Jr. on with David Letterman back in 1982!

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Annie Lennox and Al Green – ‘Put A Little Love In Your Heart’ Music Video from 1988

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In 1988, Annie Lennox and Al Green recorded a new version of Jackie DeShannon’s Put A Little Love in Your Heart for the Scrooged soundtrack. The song peaked at number nine on the Hot 100 charts in January 1989, and number two on the AC charts. This is definitely one of our favorite Christmas songs, and Scrooged starring Bill Murray is one of our favorite Christmas movies!

Enjoy this look back at the music video for Put A Little Love in Your Heart from the Scrooged soundtrack!

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The Cast of The Lost Boys Then and Now (1987 – 2021)

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The Lost Boys was released to theaters on July 31, 1987. It made a respectable $32.2 million at the box office on a budget of $8.5 million. However, it has since become a cult favorite amongst ’80s movie fans as well as vampire movie fans alike. Sadly, a few cast members have already passed away way too soon like Corey Haim, who played Sam in the movie, struggled with drug addiction for most of his adult life, and passed away from pneumonia at the young age of 38 in 2010, and Brooke McCarter, who played Paul in the movie who died at the age of 52 from a genetic liver disorder in 2015.

Enjoy this look back at the cast of The Lost Boys then in 1987 and now in 2021!

P.S. A little trivia question for you. Which actor from The Lost Boys is Jackie Gleason’s grandson? Find out in the video below.

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John McClain Crashes Hans Gruber’s Party in Diehard

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Diehard was released to theaters on July 15, 1988 and although it was released in the summer, many consider it a Christmas movie because the movie takes place on Christmas Eve. There are so many great scenes in the movie, but one of our favorites is the first time Hans and John (Alan Rickman and Bruce Willis) talk to each other over walkie talkie’s. It’s also the famous scene where John McClain says, “yippie-ki-yay mother(bleep)”!

Enjoy this look back at one of our favorite scenes from 1988’s Diehard!

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The Christmas Lights Scene in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

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There are so many funny scenes in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, but one of the best is when Clark loses it trying to turn on the Christmas lights on the house, and this scene also features the arrival of cousin Eddie and his RV!

Enjoy this look back at the Christmas lights scene from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation!

P.S. We couldn’t find a video that had both the lights scene and the return of cousin Eddie in the same video, so we’ve got them both below. Enjoy!

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The Lemonade Scene from Dead Calm featuring Nicole Kidman and Billy Zane from 1989

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In 1989, Nicole Kidman, Billy Zane, and Sam Neill starred in the psychological thriller, Dead Calm, a film that focused on a married couple, Kidman and Neill, who, after losing their son in a tragic accident, decide to spend some time at sea alone. They happen upon a stranger played by Billy Zane who has abandoned a sinking ship, and what follows is one of the most underrated suspense thrillers from the ’80s.

In this scene, Nicole Kidman’s character Rae is frantically making a glass of lemonade laced with sedatives before Zane’s character Hughie walks back into the galley. If you’ve never seen Dead Calm, we highly recommend you check it out. It’s one of our favorite thrillers from the ’80s.

Enjoy this look back at the lemonade scene from Dead Calm!

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The Weather Girls – ‘It’s Raining Men’ Music Video from 1982

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In 1983, The Weather Girls released their album Success, which included their biggest hit, It’s Raining Men, a number one song on the Dance chart in ’82. The song was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1983.

Enjoy this look back at The Weather Girls and their music video for It’s Raining Men!

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The Karate Kid Cast Then and Now (1984-2021)

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The Karate Kid was released to theaters in 1984 and spawned three movie sequels (The Karate Kid Part II in 1986, The Karate Kid Part III in 1989, and The Next Karate Kid in 1994). In addition to the three movie sequels, there was a short-lived animated series, The Karate Kid on NBC in 1989, a Broadway adaptation in January 2020, a remake of the original film in 2010, and the TV/web series Cobra Kai, which started in 2018 and is still going strong today.

The original is still our personal favorite though. Enjoy this look at the cast of The Karate Kid from 1984 then and now from our friends on YouTube’s Hollywood Celebrity channel!

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The ‘Rawhide’ Scene from The Blues Brothers

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The Blues Brothers movie was released on June 20, 1980 and starred the late John Belushi as “Joliet” Jake Blues and Dan Aykroyd as his brother Elwood, the Blues Brothers, the characters they made famous in the late ’70s on Saturday Night Live. In this classic scene from the movie, their setlist is cut short by a bar owner because they’re not playing a Hank Williams song. The brothers improvise and start playing the theme song to the TV western, Rawhide, and the crowd loves it!

Enjoy this look back at the Blues Brothers singing Rawhide in a bar in Kokomo.

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The Six Million Dollar Man Steve Austin Rescues the Bionic Woman Jaime Sommers in 1987’s ‘The Return of the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman’

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In 1987, The Return of the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman was released as a made-for-television movie. It featured the return of Lee Majors as Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar Man, and Lindsay Wagner as Jaime Sommers, the Bionic Woman. Both were reprising their roles they made famous in the ’70s with their two TV shows. In this scene from the movie, Sommers chooses not to use her powers in order to save some blind children as she’s being kidnapped, but unbeknownst to the kidnappers, Steve Austin witnesses the kidnapping and tracks them down in true Six Million Dollar man style. It’s utterly cheesy and thoroughly entertaining at the same time!

Enjoy this look back at the Six Million Dollar Man rescuing the Bionic Woman!

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Rodney Dangerfield Visits Late Night with David Letterman in 1986 with his own Top Ten List

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In 1986, Rodney Dangerfield stopped the the Late Night with David Letterman show and shared his own top ten list with Dave and the audience. If you’re a fan of Rodney, you’ll love his list!

Enjoy this look back at the late, great Rodney Dangerfield on with Letterman sharing his own top ten list!

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