Comment Te Dire Adieu?
The Communards/Sarah Jane Morris Lyrics

Sous aucun pretexte
Je ne veux
Avoir de reflexes
Malheureux
Il faut que tu m' explique un peu mieux
Comment te dire adieu

Mon coeur de silex
Vite prend feu
Ton coeur de pyrex

Resiste au feu
Je suis bien perplexe
Je ne veux
Me resoudre aux adieus
Je sais bien qu'un ex
Amour n'as pas de chance ou si peu
Mais pour moi une explication voudrait mieux

Sous aucun pretexte
Je ne veux
Devant toi surexposer mes yeux
Derriere un kleenex je saurais mieux
Comment te dire adieu
Comment te dire adie

Tu a mis a l'index
Nos nuits blanches nos matins gris-bleu
Mais pour moi une explication voudrait mieux
Sous aucun pretexte
Je ne veux
Devant toi surexposer mes yeux
Derriere un kleenex je saurais mieux
Comment te dire adieu
Comment te dire adie

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Written by: Arnold Goland, Jack Gold, Serge Gainsbourg

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Comments from YouTube:

@jeanbaptistejuan7112

11w↑23

I love the energy between the two singers. They're having the time of their lives, and it's a beautiful duet. This song gives me a real buzz!

@juliomartinez4607

La pasión que ponen al cantar y bailar lo llena a uno de vida y alegría, es una canción que lo motiva a uno a seguir adelante y no rendirse ante nada. ❤

@garethjamesdavies6850

2y↑2.3K

This song came out a couple of months after I met my husband in 1986. We were together for34 yrs until I lost him in 2020 to pancreatic cancer at 58 yrs old. This song takes me back there. I loved you then Gareth, I love you now, I always will. He didn't want to leave me this way. Miss you Gar, miss you love ❤️❤️

@luigimadrid7205

2y↑120

This message breaks my heart.

@scottgreen7149

2y↑87

Songs are like little bookmarks in your life story..some take you to a certain point in our lives.

@db-nc3ri

2y↑20

❤

@scottgreen7149

2y↑26

A wee song bring on some memories..the communards dont leave me this way..

@IpswichRobert

2y↑29

My thoughts are with you x

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@VanessaDiRenzo

39w↑102

All 80s music is amazing. This song is pure nostalgia. Incredible ❤

@lilillillili

13w

Well said!!

@jfc4798

8w↑1

All?? There was a lot of cack around then too. Maybe you weren't there

@idbartlett6591

Not all.

@Eleramus66

C’era anche della roba inascoltabile dai, ma comunque sempre meglio della merda odierna

@aliciacrusdal2177

12w↑63

2024 anyone?

@Sweetp.76

12w↑8

Used to dance my wee socks off to it in the local disco back in the 80's 😍 ...oh and still do!! 😃😁

@wilmamcglinchey6061

11w↑5

Totally love the energy, what underwater earplugs to swim dance, love from grannyxx

@paradisebreeze1705

10w

@midhon

10w↑3

thanks to my dad's cd yes lol

@user-pu2om3wl8o

10w↑4

Nostalgia ❤

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@user-ck1dq4js4t

31w↑27

my father played this album endlessly on road trips in Texas... after he passed away, I had to get my hands on the Communards albums, and I still live Jimmy, Cheers from the USA!!

@Mac657

22w

I bought an album for my car with this song and it rocks especially when I go for road trips ❤

@paulis8107

1y↑201

2023 & still as fresh as the day they recoded it.
Jimmy is one phenomenal singer.

@Tranmere59

27w

Bloody hated this and the band, with exception of the woman on the saxophone. Quite fancied her. Glad if you liked it tho!

@user-pv3oc5ef5h

11w

❤❤❤❤

@user-vf3dr5qb7e

He's got a range of notes, bringing glass to break

@joegraham7416

3y↑1.6K

for a guy who was disowned by his family and friends when they learned he was gay,he still had the confidence to shine,, and shine he did,,one classic song after the other,well done jimmy

@kellygreene6752

3y↑100

Agreed. They are the ones who lost. He did quite well. That voice and his dancing is as entertaining as hell!

@suzanneheaton5563

3y↑99

What does it matter if you are gay, trans or straight . Enjoy life and music to the full.

@johnnyace2287

3y↑30

I think he is great!!

@Saj170673

3y↑54

Music transcends sexuality

@jasonstone9997

3y↑8

@@kellygreene6752 qq I I love love you baby love you baby much and I love you you baby have a good day day love you baby love you baby much love you baby

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@challengerwilliam8414

26w↑30

This remake of this song is one of the best remakes I have ever heard. I wish it hadn't taken me decades to find it , but am truly grateful I did. It's right there with Kim Wilde's 'You keep me hanging on'. Thank you London Records for this post.

@robinmcphail34

34w↑20

Best cover ever! A dead man would tap his toes!

@kellydudley9479

1y↑97

One of my favourite songs of all time. Always lifts me up!! Well done Jimmy!

@controloz3310

1y↑17

How anyone could disown such a fantastically talented human being is seriously their loss. He’s the worlds jimmy now and we will fight by his side.

@IvanDP1967

8w↑1

Even after all these years, still one of the best musical duets ever

@shannonferguson4810

12w↑11

Unadulterated joy! ♥

@MrJaimilly

26w↑16

Fantastic song. It was a huge single and deserves its place in people's memories. Sarah Jane's vocal and harmonies are perfect against Jimmy's high alto voice. An absolute banger.

@Command0602

18w↑11

The 80s are something else

@darekdarek-by8xy

32w↑9

Super classic music 80 👍👍

@TheRealEstateHunterInc

1y↑44

So much going on in this song; vocals to various instruments. Work of art

@theexmann

3y↑456

Dancing all night long without a worry in the world! I was in my 20s and had an amazing time all during the 80s. We didn't realize how lucky we were back then. Only decades later did I truly understand how unique and special that time was in my life. Wonderful memories!

@themayorofdipshittery3646

3y↑12

You never know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone. Never a truer word spoken 👍

@kevinbrooker8936

3y↑9

Yep not like the crappy stuff we pock up with these days am i getting old no it's crap

@javierortegon4425

3y↑7

THE 80'S WERE THE BEST OF TIMES ! THOSE TIMES WILL NEVER COME AGAIN !

@margaridacosta270

2y↑7

The 90's were not to bad.

Now it is awful, social media and too much mobile phones where you can do everything screw it all.

@romystumpy1197

2y↑5

Exactly dancing the music now is lazy,:but then people are lazier now.there was so much energetic music to lt your hair down

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@breigesheppard8339

20w↑7

What I would give to go back to the 1980s for a wk 😢😢😢😢❤️❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ps They were all class singer then now I am 67yrs young in my heart ❤️ god bless you all that gave us the best music 🎶 EVER 🙏🏻☘️☘️☘️

@denishuber7758

2y↑52

no matter how bad day you had,,this song pumps anybode up...its incredible....those singers voices are amazing,,,, search that song for a long time....didnt know the title.....amazing song...singing along loud every time i hear it..

@murielvaysse3636

2y↑2

J'adore cette chanson préférée

@stephencollingwood8591

21w↑2

Great song..
Simple as....

@laurabercianalopez7297

7w↑1

Hostras!!!!!! Me han puesto subtitulos!!!!!! Que nivel mari puri.......mil gracias a quien lo haya hecho ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@simflying

18w↑12

Clearly fantastic - all of this band incl 😘blondie behind drums, trumpets, sax, thrombone and of course Sarah and Jimmy 🤟

@jefftracy5294

3y↑504

This guy's voice was so unique and underrated in the pop world. This song is gets you going no matter what mood you are in!

@vermilliongecko

2y↑10

Jimmy Somerville is still singing and still has a powerful voice!

@Virtuoso23

2y↑9

"Jimmy Somerville" and "underrated" in the same sentence?

As we say in Italy, "seriously you're doing that"?

@sniperturtle1

2y↑2

Reminds me of Klaus Nomi, to some degree.

@MrTibbs12

1y↑4

Very few singers can pull off falsetto..jimmy is a star

@podiumguy100

49w↑5

found the idiotic "underrated" comment . there's one on every youtube video

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@antieverything8476

3y↑76

one of the greatest covers in the history of covers (the other being Always on my mind by Pet Shop Boys), such a thrilling reworking

@jaysmith2858

3y↑3

What about "It must be love" by Madness?

@Philotus

3y↑1

Suspicious Minds by Fine Young Cannibals

@amazonionavalon8252

It really is thrilling, I agree 👍 💯

@kristeb74

2y↑2

Also Dear Prudence by Siouxsie and the Banshees

@maginty365

35w↑12

Nothing is more wonderful than seeing how much this song is enjoyed by those attending a learning disability disco. Honestly it's beautiful.

@spanglelime

2y↑13

I love the drummer so much! I'm newly obsessed with Communards and I'm gutted they didn't exist for very long. This song is pure joy!

@hoosieryank6731

36w↑1

I saw her first! LOL Back in the 80s when it first aired!

@amanda-rosemckimmie8453

26w↑1

Try Bronski Beat❤

@rhodiusscrolls3080

16w

They kicked her for six Two jealous guys

@kishannaconandoyle1907

3y↑24

One of the best cover EVER!
Thanks Jimmy!💗💗💗 I m a 80s teen and thank God I was there.

@paulinek9764

2y↑38

Still fabulous after all these years! Now a pensioner but it takes me right back to the sweaty disco floor.

@lesliesmith9299

21w↑2

80s British Rock really does ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@irenejoyceboyle4665

4y↑133

Jimmy Somerville is a great vocalist and a brilliant entertainer. He inspired me in my 20s to lose weight with this song. Love him xx

@arturodelagarza3213

4y↑6

WAS HE WITH THE BRONSKI BEAT. HOPE I GOT THE NAME RIGHT

@user-vf3dr5qb7e

How much pounds did you lose with wanking to that song?

@roberttrerotola586

@@arturodelagarza3213yes he was with Bronski Beat. You sing a lot of phenomenal songs with them. My favorite it ain't necessarily so

@AlexTrull

2y↑34

One of my favourite covers. Driving home at 1am, singing in the car.

@GuyMcPherson69

26w

It was a cover? I never realized that.

@erstwhile6163

3y↑50

The music of my youth. A fabulous, original shining sound. Thank you for getting us on the dance floor and keeping us there for hours and hours over many, many years.
Xxxx

@Hellwyck

2y↑1

It's a cover of a 1975 song by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes.

@stellablue2115

2y↑1

Made popular when released by Thelma Houston in 1976! 🎶💜🎶

@KGBeast.

23w↑6

I had been searching for this song for ages now but today was the day when I said to myself enough is enough this will be the day that I find it.

And here I am now!

@markbooth1117

26w↑6

it is 09.15 in the morning, and I am bopping away to this tune. It has set me up for the day.

@isobellhorrell182

51w↑38

Love this song he has a brilliant voice

@zac3194

3y↑1.1K

80's will always be the best decade of music. You can never get over it.
Edit: 70's was best for Rock music.

@stormdelight4274

3y↑10

Word!

@andystoker6961

3y↑49

Unless you happen to remember the 60s or 70s

@renan2060

3y↑6

In deed !

@rickisohns9886

3y↑26

Saving all the money for Vinyl - no streaming - no smartphones. Sharing all the good music with friends by making MusicCassettes^^

@marcosassuncao3001

3y↑1

Show de bola!!!

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@timames4405

1y↑6

Don't leave me this way! Thank you for the 1980's memories!

@davidkellogg1011

44w↑8

Even though I "danced" and absolutely love the Thelma Houston version.......this gets me every time ....the instruments and vocals are just over the top....❤😅❤

@brendancasey866

40w

have you heard the extended version, with more of Coles on the keys?

@metsot

1y↑4

I love the Communards.

@sallycalhoun423

2y↑16

Such incredible energy on stage, that is just so natural the way they perform!

@thebogan364

22w↑4

One of the greatest songs of all time .
Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@lpkvideodesigns4998

5y↑394

The girl singer (Sarah Jane Morris) also has an incredible voice and they harmonise beautifully. Fabulous performance! Glad to see I'm not the only oldie who still enjoys this amazing music and the memories it brings back!

@Sunset_Kiss

5y↑9

They weren't happy when They were told they had to mime on Top Of The Pops - as most bands and singers did - so the male and female vocalists sang each others vocals. They got a bit of a telling off from their record company. Oh dear! Just one query I have. Surely the music banning order at the start of the video should apply to Justin Bieber??!!?? Sorry, 'Bieliebers', or whatever you call yourselves. (I'm not sorry really!)

@bradleymcfadin3854

5y↑5

LPKvideoDesigns isn’t she Allison Moyet?

@bobm.172

5y↑8

I was wondering who that singer was. Now if I can just find out who the cute drummer is!

@psychokarloff

@@bradleymcfadin3854 NO.

@charlesm.calflookingjr3931

I Can Help.

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@user-dg3le9mk6l

28w↑4

The drummer and the other musicians get overlooked..amazing cover version

@cdgs7793

3y↑46

A good song never gets old......

@robertgroth9723

1y↑18

What a classic dance track! ❤

@kevinardron2601

1y↑6

I love Sarah Jane Morris on the backing singer she has a wonderful, beautiful smile

@bionicnichola9251

27w↑4

Still an epic tune !! The 80's were brill, great music, great childhood, many many memories ... loved the discos !

@monicatry1583

6y↑5.3K

Dancing in my kitchen with Samsung at 75 years old, stay young everybody 😍

@seguidoradejesucristogonza1238

6y↑37

Monica Try me to jijiji

@ShadoHHR

6y↑87

join the crowd ... this music is timeless

@karinwersonst6596

6y↑52

Meine Küche ist groß genug, ich tanze mit, 🤣😍🙆‍♀️

@stephenlisson1994

6y↑109

ALRIGHT MONICA!!!!!! I'm dancing too. I'm 62, a little bit younger, but, i'm still dancing.

@chalkychoochoo2304

6y↑51

Go Monica!!!

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@ELENA25011971

2y↑16

My teen age!!!! What a song!!!! What era of music!!!!

@jaquettajones

2y↑2

THE Greatest Disco Song of the 70's Covered by One of the Greatest Voices of the 80's!

@grimmshadyyt2571

3y↑3

my mum died in 91' she was 18 this was her favourite song . rip vikkie

@desislavaracheva7696

2y↑8

Good morning 💗 I haven't heard this song from a long time ago. And Today I wake up with this song, words and melody from the refren were singing in my head. And when I read the lyrics they turned out to be exactly for my current situation. I miss my boyfriend. Yesterday he left for another country, looking for a better job. I wish him success 🙏 Oour subconscious is a miraculous thing

@alessandrapirelli7040

1y↑5

June Miles-Kingston kicks it on drums! Loved her since her days with the Mo-dettes!

@johnmccann5104

So many great memories of the time this song came out 🤣🇬🇧

@lindahammerton3712

4y↑1.8K

61years young , still dancing like a 16 year old to this song , with a cold bottle of larger in my hand , 😆😆😆, no matter what the works throws at us , we will always have music and beer , stay safe in your bubble everyone, and enjoy life as much as you can 🤞

@anneavenell3691

4y↑42

@Linda Hammerton - cheers from another 61 year old who still dances around when this comes on the radio along with True Faith and Blue Monday. Those were the days😊

@mottthehoople693

4y↑26

keep that attitude.....when I listen to all these old songs......im 18 again...

@michaelward6447

4y↑15

To me Don't leave me this way will never get old and it still sounds great today no matter what they say about covid 19 we can't let covid get us down

@dannymaskell4923

4y↑3

nah sorry linda m8 im not old enough to drink

@Jackie-hl7br

3y↑3

❤️🇪🇸

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@swaninabox1488

3y↑2

Ahh.. A Saturday afternoon and this just popped in my head. I mean everything is so on the money in this song. The voices, I know Mr Somerville is a British legend but it really was a double act. The video.. I could swear it was a church, but nope, just a warehouse with big windows.
EVERYTHING about it though burns into your memory, or soul, or psyche or whatever.
It is just unforgetable.

@user-dg3le9mk6l

27w↑2

Different components to a song ,Jimmy, Sarah singing , the piano, the drums and the brass. BOOM what a classic. Cover version as it should done

@yvetteleerdam1148

2y↑1

He is phenomenal...what a voice xxy

@markhaworth4185

1y↑18

Listening in 2022 NYE …what an absolute 80s classic belter… love it x ❤

@roberttelarket4934

22w↑2

An unquestionably absolutely masterpiece of euphony!!!!!

@pauloc3188

4y↑88

The Brilliant Jimmy Sommerville!!! and of course a brilliant cover of this classic!!

@irenejoyceboyle4665

Brilliant

@brianchicago2729

3y↑2

One of the greatest covers of all time. I agree.

@RockChick

1y↑12

Love this song 💜... blasting it at 4 in the morning, again 👌✌️🤟😎🌹

@nzfalcon6578

34w↑4

listening to this song up loud will give you a natural high ......the 80s the best time of my life

@igotes

32w

I respectfully disagree (although I do agree about getting high on the song). I've had a lot of good times on drugs but I never let them take over my life. But yeah, don't take drugs if you're not already in a good place, it will just make things worse.

@birgitknipping2444

3y↑6

Sarah Jane Morris...the Best!

@gloriavanhouten5894

3y↑4

40 years on it still rocks. Grew up listening to the Communards and its still pumping it all these years later.

@siaitsme6800

🙏⚘💜⚘🙏👍👍👏🤞

@andrewcisek4061

2y↑12

Had this jamming on my headphones at the gym and I think I got into the song waaaay to much! I dont care. Such a great song

@robertglare9019

4y↑198

I'm 61 now but I remember when this was a dancefloor filler, when a song gives you goosebumps, you know it's meant for greatness

@RomanL.N

4y↑1

👍!

@widbear3703

4y↑10

Am nearly 50 and was a teen when this was a floor filler. God how it takes me back though. Good times!

@bernadetcolasse231

4y↑4

Me too.❤️👍

@arit9265

4y↑4

51 here, same...it was wild to dance to this song.

@zahemi8109

4y↑4

Those were the days, really miss the 80s....

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@anytav-t3187

2y↑8

I still miss the 80s. The most beautiful music there was..and of course the nicest people. ;) You went on the dance floor.. and you couldn't get off all night ♫ ♥

@amandaatkinson653

44w↑32

This song will always give me happy memories of my parents being adorable and goofy at the same time, having a dance ❤

@theosmith658

2y↑1

My ex girlfriend once told me to listen to this song when I was missing her a couple years ago. I never listened to it. I wish I had sooner. Thanks for sending it me

@ally7844

2y↑2

Jimmy could really sing, belted his songs out!!! And he just danced so effortlessly!!! I would love to have that much talent.... 👏👏👏❤

@ivonhelmbrechts6973

1y↑2

Immer noch die geilste Zeit!

@rhianjones1319

3y↑136

“Jimmy Somerville and Sarah Jane Morris is one the best pop duets ever”

@cmkseven8506

3y↑3

So true!

@237danynewtonjohn

3y↑1

@@cmkseven8506 really? nooooooooooooooooo

@ronbeacom

3y↑1

Yah baby she is also smookin hot

@themayorofdipshittery3646

3y↑3

Along with Boy George & Helen Terry 👍

@squigglyunicorn7777

2y↑1

@@themayorofdipshittery3646 OMG yaaaaaas!

But also the original commenter is totally right too as well, they are FABULOUS!

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@dougcoxon5472

28w↑4

This song needs to be played as loud as possible. Still have it on Vinyl from back in the day.

@kesterdeoliveira2200

3y↑6

Always loved this. Was no 1 when I got my first job. This kind of thing was why I loved the 80s.

@MrGrudder

1y↑3

I always loved this song

@eviemcmanus8311

2y↑38

This will always be a masterpiece.

@dominiqueguisset1243

2y↑2

Bonjour merci beaucoup très bon souvenirs et surtout ces belles années 80.merci beaucoup.

@christophermyers3758

3y↑71

Bravo!

One of my all time favorite '80's songs, and all it takes is just a few seconds of the music, and tears begin to flow... for the memories of "coming out", going to bars, and hanging out at malls with friends! Yes, the '80's were the best time of my life, can't let them go.

As long as I can listen to
The Communards, I'm happy with my past. 🤗

@Hellwyck

2y↑2

It's a cover of a 1975 song by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes.

@ednabeckwith8185

2y↑1

I love this song I really enjoyed it I never heard it by this group I am going to play this again and again I also love Thelma Houston when she sings it love and God blessing to everyone in the world

@dannyhogenkamp1385

@@Hellwyck it dussent matter!!!

@truthreignsforever9286

2y↑4

The 80s once again, proves itself over and over, like the energizer bunny 🐰

@josesousa2688

39w↑4

Good morning from Portugal! Thank you very much! Muito obrigado! This video makes part of my childhood! ❤❤❤

@anthonycaruso8443

2y↑4

The drummer is smokin.And Im 70.

@IndyCopyWriter

37w↑2

I was an American student in the UK when this song came out and immediately fell in love with it.

@lilianaalmasio6020

37w↑2

Merci de cœur ❤ d'avoir mis jemy

@suelubi7657

4y↑74

Can't remember what I had for dinner last night but can remember every word of this song. One of my favourites of way back then 🙃💟💫❣

@Hellwyck

It's a cover of a 1975 song by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes.

@_MrPink_

2y↑2

Sometimes, covers eclipse the original art. This is one such example. LOVE.

@igotes

32w↑4

I was vaguely familiar with this tune for a few decades, but I've only just discovered how amazing it is. I don't really like brass that much but it works so well! What a banger.

@Gaia_17

1y↑2

Aaahhh baby 🕺great song 🎵

@Ourladyrules

1y↑2

ive never heard this cover, its pretty good. Thelma Houston would be proud. thanks for posting this 🥂

@jonathankaranja5857

51w

A query,did Thelma Houston sue or even seek out copyright benefits or something?

@Jackmack365

3y↑4

Wow! Who would have thought that this video would be almost a replica of what is happening now in 2021! I’ve always loved Jimmy Somerville he is the nicest guy and has the most amazing voice. Back in the day when music was real!. 🙏🏼❤️🇬🇧

@davetelenko35

3y↑30

Reminds me me of my mum dancing at family parties. Rip mum.love you forever xx

@kasperjoonatan6014

1y↑12

Sarah's voice is almost the same as Alison Moyet's 😍

@tangerine825

2y↑2

The Communards,Erasure,Depeche Mode,Pet Shop Boys,OMD,Eurythmics...Great Synthpop Groups From UK ! Greets From Poland ;-)

@maxfalduto4034

2y↑2

LUV WHEN STARTS THIS SONG! GREAT JIMMY! SINCE 40 YEARS STILL ROCKS!

@AntonTheArtist

3y↑10

Such an incredible song ! What a lovely voice ! Just awesome !!!

@antoniojuliani8605

From Brazil to Jimmy: we still love you, so much

@Robert-sy4bd

4y↑58

The chemistry between both singers is electric.

@BritishRail60062

36w↑2

1986 was one of the best years for 80's music.

@javierortegon4425

3y↑2

LOVE THAT HORN SECTION ! 🎷🎺 DON'T LEAVE ME THIS WAY - THE COMMUNARDS .

@roshanmewlal2765

19w↑2

Classic song ....the drummer is too unique and hot

@teresac1540

1y↑2

Love this tune such a great dance song makes me want to boogie .

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