Strong storytelling, taking me into these 2 cities...with the usual ultra-strong guitar, bass and drums, plus some synth surprises! Thanks for watching! 🥰
Neil lived in London for a while pre-Rush, thinking he'd show up, find and join the next Led Zeppelin or Who, and he'd be rich and famous. When he eventually realized that wasn't happening, he moved back to Canada to work at his dad's store. And then a bit after that he answered a want ad from some weird guys named Geddy and Alex. Pretty much every other song on Moving Pictures is better known, but for my money this is the best one. Many cool moments, a great overall vibe, and it's capped off with a top 10 Alex solo.
@@retroreactions....Actually Neil was asked to audition for the band by Rush's management. I heard him in an interview once that he didn't need to cross an ocean to find his future just cross the lake (Lake Ontario)
About a year ago I discovered Neil’s travelogues and found them to be outstanding audiobooks to listen to before sleep. I think I’ve heard about six of them. The narrator sounds almost exactly like Neil, so it’s like Neil is reading to you. Yeah, he spoke of his time in London and how fun it was….and poor 😏. And yeah, when he auditioned, there was no question about it; He was the right fit.
If that intro doesn't tell you it is the 80s, nothing will. All three are their usual excellent selves, but The Professor(RIP Neil Peart) on drums is superb--he doesn't overplay(this might be a production/engineering choice)--many drummers might have, overplaying would have gave the song a bit too heavy a feel, given the lyrics Like all good long songs, it doesn't feel as long as the time listed--the songwriting worked The bells at the end are supposed to represent Big Ben, if memory serves
80s Rush rules!! You know me and my deep love for the "legend's" 80s work (Yes, ELP, Supertramp, Rush, etc...) Great point about Neil's restraint. Still shining of course. Big Ben makes sense...it was my only thought, but I didn't wanna sound dumb if I was wrong haha....
@@retroreactions.... - To be precise, 'Big Ben' actually is the name of the biggest bell in the spire of that structure called Westminster Abbey 🙂 *Correction:* Not Westminster Abbey but the Houses of Parliament, and the spire housing the Big Ben bell is the Elizabeth Tower (formerly just 'Clock Tower') 😉👍
The first time I'd heard 'Moving Pictures' was on a class mate's Walkman during a school trip to Vienna (from Germany) in April '89, and I realised only several weeks later and when buying my own vinyl copy that he'd recorded the two sides in the opposite order! Slowly (but surely) setting the mood with 'The Camera Eye', having the banger 'Tom Sawyer' in the middle and closing with the crescendo at the end of 'Limelight'. And this order still makes more sense to me today! 😀
Nice to have Rush back! Great song, although I agree not their best. I believe I saw the Moving Pictures tour a couple of times. From that album, I still recommend “Red Barchetta”, which is good and I didn’t look back to see if you’ve already reacted to “Limelight” which is a great song.
Yes, Limelight was an early reaction of mine. I remember liking it a lot. So awesome that you were in the presence of these 3 legends! Yes, Red B high on the list, Cygnus Book 1 almost made the cut, but it wasn't the right time....Hope your week's going well...
Indeed…Cygnus X-1 Book 1 and Book 2 need to be done at the right time. I like how Book I ends A Farewell to Kings and Book II starts Hemispheres. I see that Geddy and Alex have a couple of different drummers that they’re considering for a possible 2025 Rush tour. Also, I sent you an email a couple of days ago. Has a picture you’ll get a kick out of.
Like an early release time for Cygnus to begin with! YT tends to quickly "terminate" the vids that I release really late, as less people are on to watch them. Woah, so the rumors are true? That would be amazing if they reunite. Yes, I got the email and replied yesterday (awesome pic of DM!), but then today I got a message saying there is a problem delivering it. Any issues on your end that you know of? Google says it will keep trying to send it for 46 more hours haha...let's see what happens...
Yes!! I think they are one of the greatest of all time. BUT...I could put a BUNCH of artist on that list. Happy Wednesday!! Still a great channel. 😀💙🎵🎶🎶
While most people like the A side of Moving Pictures with all of its iconic hits, over the years I've slowly gravitated more towards side B with Vital Signs, Witch Hunt and in particular The Camera Eye. 😊
I'll never turn down any Rush song, but having been into them for 35 years I really don't need to hear any of the A side songs again. And I really like the vibe the 3 B side songs have.
@@retroreactions.... Wait, you haven't done YYZ yet? Definitely get to that. Go directly to the "Live in Rio" version, because it's absolutely wild. The crowd sings Alex's guitar parts! And it's an instrumental!
Nope, so much Rush to get to! I want to do Cygnus Books 1 & 2 as well, but 30 minutes of epic Rush is a big mental commitment and I wanna get it right 🙂
In my opinion, this is Geddy's greatest vocal performance. The jam at the end of the song is also pretty incredible. My only regret is the song doesn't continue on to Tokyo and then Sydney, Australia. Can only imagine how Neil Peart's camera eye would have described those cities.
Hello Brandon! I always love and appreciate your thoughtful and appropriate choices for the background images used during each one of your reactions. A small but important and effective additive that I always enjoy and take notice of. You really knocked it out of the park with these background images; especially the way New York City faded into London, timed perfectly with the music. Fantastic job! 👏 🔥
Hello John! Thank you SO much for acknowledging my backdrop choices. I'm glad they add a little something for you 🙂 I don't always find the perfect one, but I do spend a bit of time each day trying to pick a good one to match the theme/lyrics/vibe of the song. Sometimes it's half the fun! I really appreciate you watching and thanks for the great comment! Peace and blessings....
@@retroreactions.... - LOL! Nah, I was kidding! 😄 There is indeed a guitar solo, but it's the bass that's always getting _my_ attention during that part 😉 This song reminds me of Vienna, by the way; That's where I'd heard the whole 'Moving Pictures' album for the first time, on a class mate's Walkman during a school trip there in 1989 😀 I was only 19 then and had gotten into Rush only earlier that same year, via their '84 album 'Grace Under Pressure': Hooked not only instantly but also for life, as it would turn out 😄 May all have been great with you meanwhile, Brandon! 😀👍
@@retroreactions.... - Sorry for confusing you there! 😅 I had turned 54 in December, and the 80's have definitely been my favourite decade, when it comes to music, yes! 😊 I don't necessarily miss their fashion styles, though 😄 Despite them being cool at the time! 😁
LOVE this song! It creates such a textured soundscape that I have no problem imagining the feeling of being in these two cities. And thanks for the cool backgrounds to go with each movement of the song.
Moving Pictures is one of Their best Albums. Power Windows, is My favourite RUSH Album. Fantastic Band. Great Musicians. Neil is badly missed. Wondering if Alex and Geddy shall record together, again. Keep Rocking 👍 Ronnie SCOTLAND 😊
While I don't think it's one of their best tunes, it is one of my favorites. Hearing Rush play "Camera Eye" , as well as the entire "Moving Pictures" album, on the Time Machine tour was a real treat. It was at the 2011 Cleveland show no less, which was released on DVD. The lyrics, Geddy's vocal, and the vibe is the highlight for me. It sounds "so Rush", similar to how "Jacob's Ladder" makes me feel. Moving to Boston in the late '80's from a small town for college, I enjoyed taking walks in the city and would sometimes have a listen to "Camera Eye" before my journeys. Just love this band to my core. Great reaction Brandon! Love the Rush, Genesis, and Bowie videos in particular:)
Interesting that I never really thought of this as a long song, until you said it was their last really long song. I love it, of course, but it doesn't really sit among their "epics," for me.
Yes, I see what you're saying...I'm sure even my least fave Rush song if I knew their whole catalog would still be a great song! Thanks for dropping by!!
@@retroreactions.... - There are those who aren't too fond of 'Rivendell', 'Cinderella Man' and 'Tai Shan'; Maybe give _those_ a try some time, Brandon! 😉 (Personally, I don't think #2 and #3 are _that_ bad!)
Thankyou for this reaction, love Rush and all that have done in their 40 plus years they gave us. Your background is awesome as well as your channel. Cheers.
2 hands w thumbs up for this Rush song, they NEVER dissapointed me. Sir.. it's time of emotional reactions... these are my recommendations, 2 sequences with 2 different types of emotions/vibes 1. [1979] Opera Sauvage album, "Hymne" + [1981] Chariots Of Fire album "Eric's Theme", TOP 1 and 2 ever, of the perfect music for the entrance into a church of a couple who are getting married. 2. "La Petite Fille De La Mer" (use the short version from [2003] Odyssey album) + [1972] L'Apocalypse Des Animaux album, "La Mort Du Loup" (I HOPE that you resist emotionally to this COSMIC vibe reaction).
I have long loved Rush! "The Camera Eye" is good but feels a bit uninspired, IMHO? "A Farewell to Kings" is probably my favorite Rush album, with cuts "Xanadu" and "Cygnus X-1 (Book One - The Voyage)" being my favorites!
Perfect! Excellent music, talent off the charts with all 3 gentlemen. Almost did Cygnus Book 1 today, but the timing has to be right, especially if I'm going to do Books 1 and 2 together. Did you catch my Xanadu reaction?
Hello Brandon. I have really appreciated your reactions and obvious love and knowledge of music. Particularly your Kate Bush reactions. I wanted to suggest an album for you, it's not applicable in this Retro experience. But it was for you to listen to in your own time. The album is called The Seventh Tree, by Goldfrapp. You probably get music suggestions constantly, however if you give it a few listens, I think you will love it's beauty. Thanks for your positivity and love of music🌟
The sounds of the New York streets are lifted from the Christopher Reeves movie Superman. It is when Clark Kent is walking through Metropolis to start his new job at the Daily Planet.
Possibly my favorite Rush song, actually pulled inspiration from it for a song from my band The J.P.P. called "Admiral Ackbar" which can be found here on RUclips and other various places on the interwebz.
Hello from Brasil! This song is wonderful and imposing! At the same time that I love it, I feel a certain sadness, as it was the last "long" song that Rush produced: they would never make songs like that again...
As a few commenters have stated below, the voices you hear in the "London" part of the song are two English gentlemen greeting each other on the street. I have read all of Neil Peart's books as well as Geddy Lee's autobiography, and I believe in one of those books one of the guys says that clip was taken from an old movie (the title was named, but I cannot recall that either!) Suffice to say that it it's two Londoners greeting one another.
Strong storytelling, taking me into these 2 cities...with the usual ultra-strong guitar, bass and drums, plus some synth surprises! Thanks for watching! 🥰
“I feel the sense of possibilities
I feel the wrench of hard realities”
RIP Professor
The professor ❤️❤️
Neil lived in London for a while pre-Rush, thinking he'd show up, find and join the next Led Zeppelin or Who, and he'd be rich and famous. When he eventually realized that wasn't happening, he moved back to Canada to work at his dad's store. And then a bit after that he answered a want ad from some weird guys named Geddy and Alex.
Pretty much every other song on Moving Pictures is better known, but for my money this is the best one. Many cool moments, a great overall vibe, and it's capped off with a top 10 Alex solo.
Hello Ian. WOW, had no idea that's how the story goes.... talk about fate! Glad to hear you love this song. Thanks for watching!
@@retroreactions....Actually Neil was asked to audition for the band by Rush's management.
I heard him in an interview once that he didn't need to cross an ocean to find his future just cross the lake (Lake Ontario)
About a year ago I discovered Neil’s travelogues and found them to be outstanding audiobooks to listen to before sleep. I think I’ve heard about six of them. The narrator sounds almost exactly like Neil, so it’s like Neil is reading to you.
Yeah, he spoke of his time in London and how fun it was….and poor 😏.
And yeah, when he auditioned, there was no question about it; He was the right fit.
One of my favorite bass lines. Gorgeous guitar solo too
One of his best, and one of the best ever.
Alex is amazing!
It ebbs and flows so effortlessly. My favorite bass line ever.
If that intro doesn't tell you it is the 80s, nothing will. All three are their usual excellent selves, but The Professor(RIP Neil Peart) on drums is superb--he doesn't overplay(this might be a production/engineering choice)--many drummers might have, overplaying would have gave the song a bit too heavy a feel, given the lyrics
Like all good long songs, it doesn't feel as long as the time listed--the songwriting worked
The bells at the end are supposed to represent Big Ben, if memory serves
80s Rush rules!! You know me and my deep love for the "legend's" 80s work (Yes, ELP, Supertramp, Rush, etc...) Great point about Neil's restraint. Still shining of course. Big Ben makes sense...it was my only thought, but I didn't wanna sound dumb if I was wrong haha....
@@retroreactions.... - To be precise, 'Big Ben' actually is the name of the biggest bell in the spire of that structure called Westminster Abbey 🙂
*Correction:* Not Westminster Abbey but the Houses of Parliament, and the spire housing the Big Ben bell is the Elizabeth Tower (formerly just 'Clock Tower') 😉👍
Every song on side one of moving pictures is now a classic. I prefer side two, which this song is the first track on that.🤘🏻
Nice! Very interested to hear the rest of this album, esp YYZ. Thanks for stopping by today Jim!
The first time I'd heard 'Moving Pictures' was on a class mate's Walkman during a school trip to Vienna (from Germany) in April '89, and I realised only several weeks later and when buying my own vinyl copy that he'd recorded the two sides in the opposite order!
Slowly (but surely) setting the mood with 'The Camera Eye', having the banger 'Tom Sawyer' in the middle and closing with the crescendo at the end of 'Limelight'. And this order still makes more sense to me today! 😀
Haha, wow....don't think I've ever heard of that happening before!
Nice to have Rush back! Great song, although I agree not their best. I believe I saw the Moving Pictures tour a couple of times. From that album, I still recommend “Red Barchetta”, which is good and I didn’t look back to see if you’ve already reacted to “Limelight” which is a great song.
Yes, Limelight was an early reaction of mine. I remember liking it a lot. So awesome that you were in the presence of these 3 legends! Yes, Red B high on the list, Cygnus Book 1 almost made the cut, but it wasn't the right time....Hope your week's going well...
Indeed…Cygnus X-1 Book 1 and Book 2 need to be done at the right time. I like how Book I ends A Farewell to Kings and Book II starts Hemispheres. I see that Geddy and Alex have a couple of different drummers that they’re considering for a possible 2025 Rush tour. Also, I sent you an email a couple of days ago. Has a picture you’ll get a kick out of.
Like an early release time for Cygnus to begin with! YT tends to quickly "terminate" the vids that I release really late, as less people are on to watch them. Woah, so the rumors are true? That would be amazing if they reunite. Yes, I got the email and replied yesterday (awesome pic of DM!), but then today I got a message saying there is a problem delivering it. Any issues on your end that you know of? Google says it will keep trying to send it for 46 more hours haha...let's see what happens...
I always forget how much I do love Rush!! Until I hear them again. Great video!!
Yup, always strong and always guaranteed a great listening experience I think! Happy umm Wednesday 😁
Yes!! I think they are one of the greatest of all time. BUT...I could put a BUNCH of artist on that list. Happy Wednesday!! Still a great channel. 😀💙🎵🎶🎶
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While most people like the A side of Moving Pictures with all of its iconic hits, over the years I've slowly gravitated more towards side B with Vital Signs, Witch Hunt and in particular The Camera Eye. 😊
I'll never turn down any Rush song, but having been into them for 35 years I really don't need to hear any of the A side songs again. And I really like the vibe the 3 B side songs have.
Interesting...I'm sure the rest of side B is wonderful too! I'm pretty curious about Barchetta and YYZ though.. 🙂
Awesome!
@@retroreactions.... Wait, you haven't done YYZ yet? Definitely get to that. Go directly to the "Live in Rio" version, because it's absolutely wild. The crowd sings Alex's guitar parts! And it's an instrumental!
Nope, so much Rush to get to! I want to do Cygnus Books 1 & 2 as well, but 30 minutes of epic Rush is a big mental commitment and I wanna get it right 🙂
In my opinion, this is Geddy's greatest vocal performance. The jam at the end of the song is also pretty incredible. My only regret is the song doesn't continue on to Tokyo and then Sydney, Australia. Can only imagine how Neil Peart's camera eye would have described those cities.
Interesting opinion! 😀👍 To me, his vocals were at their peak in the mid 80's, on 'Grace Under Pressure' and on 'Power Windows' 🙂
Listening to this while walking (or driving) thru a busy city is magical…
I love traveling with Rush 😁
They always take us somewhere special for sure! Thanks so much for watching Mike..
Hello Brandon! I always love and appreciate your thoughtful and appropriate choices for the background images used during each one of your reactions. A small but important and effective additive that I always enjoy and take notice of. You really knocked it out of the park with these background images; especially the way New York City faded into London, timed perfectly with the music. Fantastic job! 👏 🔥
Hello John! Thank you SO much for acknowledging my backdrop choices. I'm glad they add a little something for you 🙂 I don't always find the perfect one, but I do spend a bit of time each day trying to pick a good one to match the theme/lyrics/vibe of the song. Sometimes it's half the fun! I really appreciate you watching and thanks for the great comment! Peace and blessings....
There's a guitar solo?! All I hear is a rad _bass_ part! 😄
Easily one of _my_ favourite Rush songs 😊
Darn, did I get it wrong LOL....will have to listen again. Must be the high notes of the bass. Thanks for being first today, nice to see you!! 🥇
@@retroreactions.... - LOL! Nah, I was kidding! 😄 There is indeed a guitar solo, but it's the bass that's always getting _my_ attention during that part 😉
This song reminds me of Vienna, by the way; That's where I'd heard the whole 'Moving Pictures' album for the first time, on a class mate's Walkman during a school trip there in 1989 😀 I was only 19 then and had gotten into Rush only earlier that same year, via their '84 album 'Grace Under Pressure': Hooked not only instantly but also for life, as it would turn out 😄
May all have been great with you meanwhile, Brandon! 😀👍
Haha...OK, thought I was losing my mind a bit! Nice memories...hey we are pretty close in age! Surely you must adore 80s music like I do 🙂
@@retroreactions.... - Sorry for confusing you there! 😅 I had turned 54 in December, and the 80's have definitely been my favourite decade, when it comes to music, yes! 😊 I don't necessarily miss their fashion styles, though 😄 Despite them being cool at the time! 😁
Haha, yea my 80s garb was um... a bit questionable LOL...
LOVE this song! It creates such a textured soundscape that I have no problem imagining the feeling of being in these two cities.
And thanks for the cool backgrounds to go with each movement of the song.
You're very welcome!
Moving Pictures is one of Their best Albums.
Power Windows, is My favourite RUSH Album.
Fantastic Band.
Great Musicians.
Neil is badly missed.
Wondering if Alex and Geddy shall record together, again.
Keep Rocking 👍
Ronnie
SCOTLAND 😊
PS...2112 was one of The First Albums l bought, back in 1976, in Glasgow.
WOW, I keep picking songs you like lately! 🙂 I would truly be shocked to see them reunite... but it would be wonderful of course.
Awesome... what an EPIC song (or moreso an experience) 2112 is!!
This is one of Rush's best - "A Tale of Two Cities".
nice
Hello Annie! I agree....thanks for stopping by today 😊
While I don't think it's one of their best tunes, it is one of my favorites. Hearing Rush play "Camera Eye" , as well as the entire "Moving Pictures" album, on the Time Machine tour was a real treat. It was at the 2011 Cleveland show no less, which was released on DVD. The lyrics, Geddy's vocal, and the vibe is the highlight for me. It sounds "so Rush", similar to how "Jacob's Ladder" makes me feel. Moving to Boston in the late '80's from a small town for college, I enjoyed taking walks in the city and would sometimes have a listen to "Camera Eye" before my journeys. Just love this band to my core. Great reaction Brandon! Love the Rush, Genesis, and Bowie videos in particular:)
Interesting that I never really thought of this as a long song, until you said it was their last really long song. I love it, of course, but it doesn't really sit among their "epics," for me.
Yes, I see what you're saying...I'm sure even my least fave Rush song if I knew their whole catalog would still be a great song! Thanks for dropping by!!
@@retroreactions.... - There are those who aren't too fond of 'Rivendell', 'Cinderella Man' and 'Tai Shan'; Maybe give _those_ a try some time, Brandon! 😉
(Personally, I don't think #2 and #3 are _that_ bad!)
🙂
🤗 One of my favorites! Especially live. ☺️ Alex looks like he has lots of fun playing this! 🥰🐰
Thanks for this favorite of mine. Great reaction. Perfect background for this song.
Thanks!
You should listen to to the first 4 songs on The Wait of Glory. And without looking it up, try to guess who wrote the album. Great prog music!
Thankyou for this reaction, love Rush and all that have done in their 40 plus years they gave us. Your background is awesome as well as your channel. Cheers.
🏆🏆🏆🏆!
Rush as strong as ever here... Thanks for watching G-MAN!!
2 hands w thumbs up for this Rush song, they NEVER dissapointed me.
Sir.. it's time of emotional reactions... these are my recommendations, 2 sequences with 2 different types of emotions/vibes
1. [1979] Opera Sauvage album, "Hymne" + [1981] Chariots Of Fire album "Eric's Theme", TOP 1 and 2 ever, of the perfect music for the entrance into a church of a couple who are getting married.
2. "La Petite Fille De La Mer" (use the short version from [2003] Odyssey album) + [1972] L'Apocalypse Des Animaux album, "La Mort Du Loup" (I HOPE that you resist emotionally to this COSMIC vibe reaction).
OMG! I hope my friend Brandon realizes that the creator of these wonders is Mr. Vangelis RIP
I will add them to my list...I think his turn is a bit overdue...hard to pick with over 100 million songs at my fingertips! 🤯
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Awesome reaction 'Retro'...This tracks is banging...but,you got ,Witch-hunt, and ,Vital-signs,on deck....Shit...Can't wait...thanks ,Todd from Ohio...
Thanks for watching!
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I have long loved Rush! "The Camera Eye" is good but feels a bit uninspired, IMHO? "A Farewell to Kings" is probably my favorite Rush album, with cuts "Xanadu" and "Cygnus X-1 (Book One - The Voyage)" being my favorites!
Perfect! Excellent music, talent off the charts with all 3 gentlemen. Almost did Cygnus Book 1 today, but the timing has to be right, especially if I'm going to do Books 1 and 2 together. Did you catch my Xanadu reaction?
@@retroreactions.... I haven't watched your Xanadu video yet, I'll have to get on that! ;-)
I have taken a few photos in London which have been inspired by part 2.. which are of Westminster rather than the generic grey street scene.
Hello Brandon.
I have really appreciated your reactions and obvious love and knowledge of music. Particularly your Kate Bush reactions. I wanted to suggest an album for you, it's not applicable in this Retro experience. But it was for you to listen to in your own time. The album is called The Seventh Tree, by Goldfrapp. You probably get music suggestions constantly, however if you give it a few listens, I think you will love it's beauty.
Thanks for your positivity and love of music🌟
Thanks, playing some of it now as I finish catching up with comments!
Fantastic track....❤❤
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🙏❤🌹 Neil 🌹❤🙏
Just incredible musicianship and lyrics, RIP Neil Peart.
One of my favorites from my favorite band. THE… favorite driving song for me, gotta watch for speed traps though. 😎 Big Ben, says me at the end. ☑️👌😷😎
The sounds of the New York streets are lifted from the Christopher Reeves movie Superman. It is when Clark Kent is walking through Metropolis to start his new job at the Daily Planet.
Possibly my favorite Rush song, actually pulled inspiration from it for a song from my band The J.P.P. called "Admiral Ackbar" which can be found here on RUclips and other various places on the interwebz.
Hello from Brasil! This song is wonderful and imposing! At the same time that I love it, I feel a certain sadness, as it was the last "long" song that Rush produced: they would never make songs like that again...
I think what Geddy says in that spoken part is "You talkin' to me?" which is a line from the movie _Taxi Driver._
As a few commenters have stated below, the voices you hear in the "London" part of the song are two English gentlemen greeting each other on the street. I have read all of Neil Peart's books as well as Geddy Lee's autobiography, and I believe in one of those books one of the guys says that clip was taken from an old movie (the title was named, but I cannot recall that either!) Suffice to say that it it's two Londoners greeting one another.
May I present, Mr. Alex Lifeson.
One of my favs from my favorite band
"mornin guv" in a cockney London accent is what is said
...preceeded by a burp, I'd read somewhere a while ago!? I've never heard it like that myself, though.
@@mightyV444 probably reflects Neil's experience when he worked in a novelty shop in Carnaby Street London in early 70's
‘Ello! Mornin’ Guv!’
@@michaelkeller6223 - Yep! And thank you for confirming what I'd always thought I'd heard, too!
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Thanks!
None better ever….