Showing posts with label songwriter. Show all posts
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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

CPT Spirits in the Sky - George Michael - Died on Christmas Day 2016 at age 53


Britain's musical icons lost yet another legend in 2016 on Christmas Day when George Michael, a powerful force in concert who sold over 100 million albums died of heart failure according to his manager at age 53.

Here is what some of his friends and fellow legends had to say about the electric George Michael.




Last Christmas (Over 224 million views)
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Stars pay tribute to 'truly brilliant' George Michael after singer dies on Christmas Day aged 53

Sir Elton John has led the tributes to his "beloved friend" George Michael, who died on Christmas Day aged 53.

The Rocket Man singer said he was "in deep shock" at Michael's death.


The pair famously collaborated on a rendition of Elton's classic Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, released in 1992, nearly two decades after the original.


Writing on Instagram, Elton said: "I have lost a beloved friend - the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family and all of his fans."




The Wham! singer died at home (PA)


His partner in Wham!, Andrew Ridgeley, said he was heartbroken.


His Wham! partner Andrew Ridgeley said he was devastated.


Heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend Yog. Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large. 4ever loved. A xx https://t.co/OlGTm4D9O6

— Andrew Ridgeley (@ajridgeley) December 26, 2016

Pop stars from the former Wham! front man's heyday were joined by current chart-toppers in declaring their sadness.



Careless Whisper (Over 162 million views)
Double click image to enlarge.



Martin Fry, lead singer and songwriter with Look Of Love band ABC, said on Twitter: "Absolutely devastated to hear of the loss of GeorgeMichael Truly brilliant talent £sad £sad £sad."

Contemporaries Duran Duran referenced the so-called "curse of 2016" - which has seen the deaths of rock and pop behemoths David Bowie, Prince and Rick Parfitt - as they posted on their official Twitter account: "2016 - loss of another talented soul. All our love and sympathy to George Michael's family."




This year's X Factor winner Matt Terry said: "Noooooooooooooooo! I cannot believe this !!!! RIP George Michael".

Matt Lucas, who worked with the singer during a sketch for BBC comedy Little Britain, said: "Well 2016, you had to just take one more, didn't you?"


His Little-Britain co-star David Walliams said: "I pray George Michael finally finds peace. A deeply private man with an awe-inspiring talent that couldn't help but make him a superstar."


Entrepreneur and television personality Duncan Bannatyne said: "George Michael has now been taken by the curse of 2016. Please make him the last. RIP."




While former Radio One disc jockey Tony Blackburn said: "Unbelievable, George Michael has died at the age of 53. RIP.This dreadful year goes on and on.So sad, a real talent."




Somebody to Love with Queen
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Former X Factor winner Shayne Ward said: "Absolutely shocked to hear that one of my vocal idols George Michael Has passed away. I adored his voice."


Alison Moyet, who performed at Live Aid in 1985 on the same bill as Michael, said: "I met George Michael a few times and he was ever a gentle, unassuming soul. A rare presence in a world full of self. Honest, genuine talent."


Eighties pop star Howard Jones, known for the song I'd Like To Get To Know You Well, said: "Can't believe George Michael has passed ....one of the greatest singers and writers the UK ever produced. I'm really saddened ..a lovely man."





                                              Star Trek actor William Shatner said: "Is this year over yet? Too many people are passing away. Rest In Peace, George Michael."

                                              Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: "Very sad to hear the news about George Michael. An incredible talent who brought joy to millions of us with his music."


                                              Very sad to hear the news about George Michael. An incredible talent who brought joy to millions of us with his music.

                                              — Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) December 25, 2016


                                              Fellow politician Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, said: "This is just too awful. Such an amazing talent gone too soon. Wham was part of the soundtrack to my teenage years."


                                              Singer and stage actress Pixie Lott said: "Grew up listening to the beautiful and talented George Michael - my mama's favourite! was a pleasure to meet him so sad to hear the news."


                                              Fellow pop star La Roux said: "Another one gone.... What a voice, what a songwriter."





                                              Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me with Elton John
                                              (Double click image to enlarge)



                                              Producer and musician Mark Ronson said: "I bought (and worshipped) Listen Without Prejudice on my 15th birthday. This song readied me for Stevie Wonder... Other than a global pop phenom, George Michael was one of the true British soul greats. A lot of us owe him an unpayable debt. bye George xx"
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                                              Sunday, December 23, 2018

                                              CPT Spirits in the Sky - George Michael - Christmas Day 2016 at age 53



                                              Britain's musical icons lost yet another legend in 2016 on Christmas Day when George Michael, a powerful force in concert who sold over 100 million albums died of heart failure according to his manager at age 53.

                                              Here is what some of his friends and fellow legends had to say about the electric George Michael.


                                              Last Christmas (Over 224 million views)
                                              Double click image to enlarge.


                                              Stars pay tribute to 'truly brilliant' George Michael after singer dies on Christmas Day aged 53

                                              Sir Elton John has led the tributes to his "beloved friend" George Michael, who died on Christmas Day aged 53.

                                              The Rocket Man singer said he was "in deep shock" at Michael's death.

                                              The pair famously collaborated on a rendition of Elton's classic Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, released in 1992, nearly two decades after the original.

                                              Writing on Instagram, Elton said: "I have lost a beloved friend - the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family and all of his fans."



                                              The Wham! singer died at home (PA)

                                              His partner in Wham!, Andrew Ridgeley, said he was heartbroken.

                                              His Wham! partner Andrew Ridgeley said he was devastated.

                                              Heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend Yog. Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large. 4ever loved. A xx https://t.co/OlGTm4D9O6
                                              — Andrew Ridgeley (@ajridgeley) December 26, 2016

                                              Pop stars from the former Wham! front man's heyday were joined by current chart-toppers in declaring their sadness.


                                              Careless Whisper (Over 162 million views)
                                              Double click image to enlarge.


                                              Martin Fry, lead singer and songwriter with Look Of Love band ABC, said on Twitter: "Absolutely devastated to hear of the loss of GeorgeMichael Truly brilliant talent £sad £sad £sad."

                                              Contemporaries Duran Duran referenced the so-called "curse of 2016" - which has seen the deaths of rock and pop behemoths David Bowie, Prince and Rick Parfitt - as they posted on their official Twitter account: "2016 - loss of another talented soul. All our love and sympathy to George Michael's family."



                                              This year's X Factor winner Matt Terry said: "Noooooooooooooooo! I cannot believe this !!!! RIP George Michael".

                                              Matt Lucas, who worked with the singer during a sketch for BBC comedy Little Britain, said: "Well 2016, you had to just take one more, didn't you?"

                                              His Little-Britain co-star David Walliams said: "I pray George Michael finally finds peace. A deeply private man with an awe-inspiring talent that couldn't help but make him a superstar."

                                              Entrepreneur and television personality Duncan Bannatyne said: "George Michael has now been taken by the curse of 2016. Please make him the last. RIP."



                                              While former Radio One disc jockey Tony Blackburn said: "Unbelievable, George Michael has died at the age of 53. RIP.This dreadful year goes on and on.So sad, a real talent."



                                              Somebody to Love with Queen
                                              (Double click image to enlarge)


                                              Former X Factor winner Shayne Ward said: "Absolutely shocked to hear that one of my vocal idols George Michael Has passed away. I adored his voice."


                                              Alison Moyet, who performed at Live Aid in 1985 on the same bill as Michael, said: "I met George Michael a few times & he was ever a gentle, unassuming soul. A rare presence in a world full of self. Honest, genuine talent."

                                              Eighties pop star Howard Jones, known for the song I'd Like To Get To Know You Well, said: "Can't believe George Michael has passed ....one of the greatest singers and writers the UK ever produced. I'm really saddened ..a lovely man."




                                                                                          Star Trek actor William Shatner said: "Is this year over yet? Too many people are passing away. Rest In Peace, George Michael."

                                                                                          Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: "Very sad to hear the news about George Michael. An incredible talent who brought joy to millions of us with his music."

                                                                                          Very sad to hear the news about George Michael. An incredible talent who brought joy to millions of us with his music.
                                                                                          — Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) December 25, 2016


                                                                                          Fellow politician Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, said: "This is just too awful. Such an amazing talent gone too soon. Wham was part of the soundtrack to my teenage years."

                                                                                          Singer and stage actress Pixie Lott said: "Grew up listening to the beautiful and talented George Michael - my mama's favourite! was a pleasure to meet him so sad to hear the news."

                                                                                          Fellow pop star La Roux said: "Another one gone.... What a voice, what a songwriter."




                                                                                          Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me with Elton John
                                                                                          (Double click image to enlarge)


                                                                                          Producer and musician Mark Ronson said: "I bought (and worshipped) Listen Without Prejudice on my 15th birthday. This song readied me for Stevie Wonder... Other than a global pop phenom, George Michael was one of the true British soul greats. A lot of us owe him an unpayable debt. bye George xx"
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                                                                                          Sunday, December 31, 2017

                                                                                          CPT Spirits in the Sky - George Michael - Christmas Day 2016 at age 53



                                                                                          Britain's musical icons lost yet another legend in 2016 on Christmas Day when George Michael, a powerful force in concert who sold over 100 million albums died of heart failure according to his manager at age 53.

                                                                                          Here is what some of his friends and fellow legends had to say about the electric George Michael.


                                                                                          Last Christmas (Over 224 million views)
                                                                                          Double click image to enlarge.


                                                                                          Stars pay tribute to 'truly brilliant' George Michael after singer dies on Christmas Day aged 53

                                                                                          Sir Elton John has led the tributes to his "beloved friend" George Michael, who died on Christmas Day aged 53.

                                                                                          The Rocket Man singer said he was "in deep shock" at Michael's death.

                                                                                          The pair famously collaborated on a rendition of Elton's classic Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, released in 1992, nearly two decades after the original.

                                                                                          Writing on Instagram, Elton said: "I have lost a beloved friend - the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family and all of his fans."


                                                                                          The Wham! singer died at home (PA)

                                                                                          His partner in Wham!, Andrew Ridgeley, said he was heartbroken.

                                                                                          His Wham! partner Andrew Ridgeley said he was devastated.

                                                                                          Heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend Yog. Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large. 4ever loved. A xx https://t.co/OlGTm4D9O6
                                                                                          — Andrew Ridgeley (@ajridgeley) December 26, 2016

                                                                                          Pop stars from the former Wham! front man's heyday were joined by current chart-toppers in declaring their sadness.

                                                                                          Careless Whisper (Over 162 million views)
                                                                                          Double click image to enlarge.


                                                                                          Martin Fry, lead singer and songwriter with Look Of Love band ABC, said on Twitter: "Absolutely devastated to hear of the loss of GeorgeMichael Truly brilliant talent £sad £sad £sad."

                                                                                          Contemporaries Duran Duran referenced the so-called "curse of 2016" - which has seen the deaths of rock and pop behemoths David Bowie, Prince and Rick Parfitt - as they posted on their official Twitter account: "2016 - loss of another talented soul. All our love and sympathy to George Michael's family."


                                                                                          This year's X Factor winner Matt Terry said: "Noooooooooooooooo! I cannot believe this !!!! RIP George Michael".

                                                                                          Matt Lucas, who worked with the singer during a sketch for BBC comedy Little Britain, said: "Well 2016, you had to just take one more, didn't you?"

                                                                                          His Little-Britain co-star David Walliams said: "I pray George Michael finally finds peace. A deeply private man with an awe-inspiring talent that couldn't help but make him a superstar."

                                                                                          Entrepreneur and television personality Duncan Bannatyne said: "George Michael has now been taken by the curse of 2016. Please make him the last. RIP."


                                                                                          While former Radio One disc jockey Tony Blackburn said: "Unbelievable, George Michael has died at the age of 53. RIP.This dreadful year goes on and on.So sad, a real talent."



                                                                                          Somebody to Love with Queen
                                                                                          Double click image to enlarge.

                                                                                          Former X Factor winner Shayne Ward said: "Absolutely shocked to hear that one of my vocal idols George Michael Has passed away. I adored his voice."


                                                                                          Alison Moyet, who performed at Live Aid in 1985 on the same bill as Michael, said: "I met George Michael a few times & he was ever a gentle, unassuming soul. A rare presence in a world full of self. Honest, genuine talent."

                                                                                          Eighties pop star Howard Jones, known for the song I'd Like To Get To Know You Well, said: "Can't believe George Michael has passed ....one of the greatest singers and writers the UK ever produced. I'm really saddened ..a lovely man."


                                                                                                                                      Star Trek actor William Shatner said: "Is this year over yet? Too many people are passing away. Rest In Peace, George Michael."

                                                                                                                                      Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: "Very sad to hear the news about George Michael. An incredible talent who brought joy to millions of us with his music."

                                                                                                                                      Very sad to hear the news about George Michael. An incredible talent who brought joy to millions of us with his music.
                                                                                                                                      — Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) December 25, 2016


                                                                                                                                      Fellow politician Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, said: "This is just too awful. Such an amazing talent gone too soon. Wham was part of the soundtrack to my teenage years."

                                                                                                                                      Singer and stage actress Pixie Lott said: "Grew up listening to the beautiful and talented George Michael - my mama's favourite! was a pleasure to meet him so sad to hear the news."

                                                                                                                                      Fellow pop star La Roux said: "Another one gone.... What a voice, what a songwriter."


                                                                                                                                      Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me with Elton John
                                                                                                                                      Double click image to enlarge.


                                                                                                                                      Producer and musician Mark Ronson said: "I bought (and worshipped) Listen Without Prejudice on my 15th birthday. This song readied me for Stevie Wonder... Other than a global pop phenom, George Michael was one of the true British soul greats. A lot of us owe him an unpayable debt. bye George xx"
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                                                                                                                                      Monday, December 26, 2016

                                                                                                                                      CPT Spirits in the Sky - George Michael - Christmas Day at age 53

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                                                                                                                                      Britain's musical icons lost yet another legend in 2016 on Christmas Day when George Michael, a powerful force in concert who sold over 100 million albums died of heart failure according to his manager at age 53.

                                                                                                                                      Here is what some of his friends and fellow legends had to say about the electric George Michael.


                                                                                                                                      Last Christmas (Over 224 million views)
                                                                                                                                      Double click image to enlarge.


                                                                                                                                      Stars pay tribute to 'truly brilliant' George Michael after singer dies on Christmas Day aged 53

                                                                                                                                      Sir Elton John has led the tributes to his "beloved friend" George Michael, who died on Christmas Day aged 53.

                                                                                                                                      The Rocket Man singer said he was "in deep shock" at Michael's death.

                                                                                                                                      The pair famously collaborated on a rendition of Elton's classic Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, released in 1992, nearly two decades after the original.

                                                                                                                                      Writing on Instagram, Elton said: "I have lost a beloved friend - the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family and all of his fans."


                                                                                                                                      The Wham! singer died at home (PA)

                                                                                                                                      His partner in Wham!, Andrew Ridgeley, said he was heartbroken.

                                                                                                                                      His Wham! partner Andrew Ridgeley said he was devastated.

                                                                                                                                      Heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend Yog. Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large. 4ever loved. A xx https://t.co/OlGTm4D9O6
                                                                                                                                      — Andrew Ridgeley (@ajridgeley) December 26, 2016

                                                                                                                                      Pop stars from the former Wham! front man's heyday were joined by current chart-toppers in declaring their sadness.

                                                                                                                                      Careless Whisper (Over 162 million views)
                                                                                                                                      Double click image to enlarge.


                                                                                                                                      Martin Fry, lead singer and songwriter with Look Of Love band ABC, said on Twitter: "Absolutely devastated to hear of the loss of GeorgeMichael Truly brilliant talent £sad £sad £sad."

                                                                                                                                      Contemporaries Duran Duran referenced the so-called "curse of 2016" - which has seen the deaths of rock and pop behemoths David Bowie, Prince and Rick Parfitt - as they posted on their official Twitter account: "2016 - loss of another talented soul. All our love and sympathy to George Michael's family."


                                                                                                                                      This year's X Factor winner Matt Terry said: "Noooooooooooooooo! I cannot believe this !!!! RIP George Michael".

                                                                                                                                      Matt Lucas, who worked with the singer during a sketch for BBC comedy Little Britain, said: "Well 2016, you had to just take one more, didn't you?"

                                                                                                                                      His Little-Britain co-star David Walliams said: "I pray George Michael finally finds peace. A deeply private man with an awe-inspiring talent that couldn't help but make him a superstar."

                                                                                                                                      Entrepreneur and television personality Duncan Bannatyne said: "George Michael has now been taken by the curse of 2016. Please make him the last. RIP."


                                                                                                                                      While former Radio One disc jockey Tony Blackburn said: "Unbelievable, George Michael has died at the age of 53. RIP.This dreadful year goes on and on.So sad, a real talent."



                                                                                                                                      Somebody to Love with Queen
                                                                                                                                      Double click image to enlarge.

                                                                                                                                      Former X Factor winner Shayne Ward said: "Absolutely shocked to hear that one of my vocal idols George Michael Has passed away. I adored his voice."


                                                                                                                                      Alison Moyet, who performed at Live Aid in 1985 on the same bill as Michael, said: "I met George Michael a few times & he was ever a gentle, unassuming soul. A rare presence in a world full of self. Honest, genuine talent."

                                                                                                                                      Eighties pop star Howard Jones, known for the song I'd Like To Get To Know You Well, said: "Can't believe George Michael has passed ....one of the greatest singers and writers the UK ever produced. I'm really saddened ..a lovely man."


                                                                                                                                      An iconic shot of George Michael, when he was performing at Live Aid in 1985
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                                                                                                                                      With Wham! partner Andrew Ridgeley in March 1984
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                                                                                                                                      The pair in October 1984
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                                                                                                                                      Wham! at Heathrow on their way to play in Japan in January 1985
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                                                                                                                                      On stage for Wham's last sell out concert at Wembley Stadium in June 1986
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                                                                                                                                      Michael collecting his Ivor Novello award at London's Grosvenor House in 1989 for his album Faith as international hit of the year
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                                                                                                                                      With BBC Radio 1 DJ Steve Wright in August 1990
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                                                                                                                                      Singing onstage at Wembley for the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in April 1992
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                                                                                                                                      Talking to Princes Diana ahead of a concert of Hope at Wembley Arena in London, to mark World Aids Day in December 1993. Diana was patron of the National Aids Trust. Mick Hucknall looks on
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                                                                                                                                      Leaving Westminster Abbey after Diana's funeral in September 1997
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                                                                                                                                      Performing a duet with Tom Jones during a tribute concert to Sir Paul McCartney's late wife Linda, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London in April 1999
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                                                                                                                                      Looking dapper at a press conference in September 1999
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                                                                                                                                      Arriving at the 95.8 Capital FM London Awards with Spice Girl Geri Halliwell in April 2000
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                                                                                                                                      Arriving with Kenny Goss for Attitude Magazine's 10th Birthday Party at the Atlantic Bar & Grill in central London
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                                                                                                                                      Outside Brent Magistrates' Court after he was sentenced to 100 hours community service for driving while unfit in June 2007
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                                                                                                                                      A day later he was performing at Wembley Stadium
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                                                                                                                                      Leaving Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court in August 2010 after he appeared charged with driving under the influence of drugs after his car crashed into a high street shop
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                                                                                                                                      Outside his house in Highgate after being released from prison in October of that year
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                                                                                                                                      Smiling for the cameras in May 2011
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                                                                                                                                      Pop's elder statesman in May 2011
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                                                                                                                                      On stage at the 2012 Brit Awards at the O2 Arena
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                                                                                                                                      In concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London during his Symphonica Tour in September 2012
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                                                                                                                                      Star Trek actor William Shatner said: "Is this year over yet? Too many people are passing away. Rest In Peace, George Michael."

                                                                                                                                      Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: "Very sad to hear the news about George Michael. An incredible talent who brought joy to millions of us with his music."

                                                                                                                                      Very sad to hear the news about George Michael. An incredible talent who brought joy to millions of us with his music.
                                                                                                                                      — Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) December 25, 2016


                                                                                                                                      Fellow politician Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, said: "This is just too awful. Such an amazing talent gone too soon. Wham was part of the soundtrack to my teenage years."

                                                                                                                                      Singer and stage actress Pixie Lott said: "Grew up listening to the beautiful and talented George Michael - my mama's favourite! was a pleasure to meet him so sad to hear the news."

                                                                                                                                      Fellow pop star La Roux said: "Another one gone.... What a voice, what a songwriter."


                                                                                                                                      Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me with Elton John
                                                                                                                                      Double click image to enlarge.


                                                                                                                                      Producer and musician Mark Ronson said: "I bought (and worshipped) Listen Without Prejudice on my 15th birthday. This song readied me for Stevie Wonder... Other than a global pop phenom, George Michael was one of the true British soul greats. A lot of us owe him an unpayable debt. bye George xx"
                                                                                                                                      .