The Essential Van Morrison

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Tracklist

Digital Media 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Gloria
producer:
Dick Rowe
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1964) and The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1964)
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 208) and The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 413)
recording of:
Gloria (Van Morrison/Them song)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Exile Publishing Ltd., Gallo Music Publishers, PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd., Unichappell Music, Bernice Music, Inc. (in 1965) and Unichappell Music, Inc. (in 1965)
Them3.652:38
2Here Comes the Night
producer:
Bert Russell Berns
vocals:
Van Morrison
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1965) and The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1965)
cover recording of:
Here Comes the Night
lyricist and composer:
Bert Russell Berns
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated), KEETCH CAESAR AND DINO MUSIC INC, Sloopy II Music, Sony Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Wren Music Co.
part of:
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
Them32:47
3Spanish Rose
recording engineer:
Brooks Arthur (on 1967-03-29)
producer:
Bert Russell Berns
lead vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1967-03-29)
recorded at:
A&R Recording Studio A (original studio, 1958–1967) in New York, New York, United States (on 1967-03-29)
recording of:
Spanish Rose (on 1967-03-29)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc. and Web IV Music Inc.
Van Morrison3:06
4Brown Eyed Girl
recording engineer:
Brooks Arthur (on 1967-03-28)
producer:
Bert Russell Berns
bass guitar:
Eric Gale (on 1967-03-28)
drums (drum set):
Gary Chester (studio drummer and educator) (on 1967-03-28)
guitar:
Al Gorgoni (on 1967-03-28), Hugh McCracken (on 1967-03-28) and Van Morrison (on 1967-03-28)
organ:
Garry Sherman (mid-20th century composer, arranger & conductor) (on 1967-03-28)
background vocals:
The Sweet Inspirations (on 1967-03-28)
lead vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1967-03-28)
performer:
Van Morrison (on 1967-03-28)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1967), Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1967), Charly Records (in 1968) and Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1973)
recorded at:
A&R Recording Studio A (original studio, 1958–1967) in New York, New York, United States (on 1967-03-28) and A&R Recording Studio (original studio, 1958–1967) in New York, New York, United States (on 1967-04-07)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 109)
recording of:
Brown Eyed Girl (from 1967-03-28 until 1967-04-07)
lyricist:
Van Morrison (in 1967)
composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Artist Alliance, Gallo Music Publishers, PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd., Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country-specific information is available), Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc. and Web IV Music Inc. (in 1967)
recording of:
Brown Eyed Girl (from 1967-03 until 1967-11)
lyricist:
Van Morrison (in 1967)
composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Artist Alliance, Gallo Music Publishers, PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd., Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country-specific information is available), Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc. and Web IV Music Inc. (in 1967)
Van Morrison3.33:06
5Astral Weeks
engineer:
Brooks Arthur
producer:
Lewis Merenstein
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1968-09-25)
classical guitar:
Jay Berliner (on 1968-09-25)
double bass:
Richard Davis (American jazz bassist) (on 1968-09-25)
flute:
John Payne (Saxophone/Clarinet) (on 1968-09-25)
percussion and vibraphone:
Warren Smith (jazz percussionist) (on 1968-09-25)
strings arranger:
Larry Fallon (on 1968-09-25)
recording of:
Astral Weeks (on 1968-09-25)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Van-Jan Music
Van Morrison3.57:06
6The Way Young Lovers DoVan Morrison3:12
7Moondance
executive producer:
Lewis Merenstein
producer:
Van Morrison
mixer:
Elliot Scheiner (in 1969-12)
lead vocals:
Van Morrison (in 1969)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1970) and Warner Bros. Records, Ltd. (UK holding, not for label use) (in 1970)
produced for:
Inherit Productions
recorded at:
A&R Recording Studio (third studio, 322 West 48th Street, closed in 1989) in New York, New York, United States (in 1969)
mixed at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1969-12)
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 226)
recording of:
Moondance (in 1969)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Caledonia Productions, Inc. (Caledonia Soul Music Division), Chappell Music (UK), Van-Jan Music, Warner Bros., Inc. (Warner Bros. Music Division), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell North America, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company - do not use as release label), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部, Caledonia Soul Music (from 1970 until 1971), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1970 until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
Van Morrison3.84:33
8Crazy Love
executive producer:
Lewis Merenstein
producer:
Van Morrison
mixer:
Elliot Scheiner (in 1969-12)
background vocals:
Judy Clay (in 1969), Emily Houston (in 1969) and Jackie Verdell (in 1969)
lead vocals:
Van Morrison (in 1969)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across) (in 1970)
produced for:
Inherit Productions
recorded at:
A&R Recording Studio (third studio, 322 West 48th Street, closed in 1989) in New York, New York, United States (in 1969)
mixed at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1969-12)
recording of:
Crazy Love (in 1969)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Van-Jan Music, Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell North America, Caledonia Soul Music (in 1970) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1970)
Van Morrison3.62:37
9And It Stoned Me
executive producer:
Lewis Merenstein
producer:
Van Morrison
mixer:
Elliot Scheiner (in 1969-12)
lead vocals:
Van Morrison (in 1969)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1970) and Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across) (in 1970)
produced for:
Inherit Productions
recorded at:
A&R Recording Studio (third studio, 322 West 48th Street, closed in 1989) in New York, New York, United States (in 1969)
mixed at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1969-12)
recording of:
And It Stoned Me (in 1969)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Chappell Music (UK), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell North America, Caledonia Soul Music (in 1969) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1969)
Van Morrison34:33
10Into the Mystic
executive producer:
Lewis Merenstein
producer:
Van Morrison
mixer:
Elliot Scheiner (in 1969-12)
recorded at:
A&R Recording Studio (third studio, 322 West 48th Street, closed in 1989) in New York, New York, United States (in 1969)
mixed at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1969-12)
recording of:
Into the Mystic (in 1969)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Caledonia Productions, Inc. (Caledonia Soul Music Division), Warner/Chappell North America, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company - do not use as release label), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部, Caledonia Soul Music (in 1970), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1970 until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
Van Morrison43:30
11Domino
engineer:
Elliot Scheiner
assistant producer:
Dahaud Elias Shaar (drummer)
producer:
Van Morrison
electric bass guitar:
John Klingberg (in 1970)
lead vocals:
Van Morrison (in 1970)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1970) and Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across) (in 1970)
recording of:
Domino (in 1970)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Caledonia Productions, Inc. (Caledonia Soul Music Division), Caledonia Soul Music, Chappell Music (UK), Van-Jan Music, Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell North America and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Van Morrison3.753:09
12Wild NightVan Morrison3.653:34
13Tupelo HoneyVan Morrison3.56:58
14Jackie Wilson Said (I’m in Heaven When You Smile)
producer:
Van Morrison and Ted Templeman
acoustic guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Van Morrison (on 1972-01-29)
alto saxophone and baritone saxophone:
Jack Schroer (saxophonist) (on 1972-01-29)
drums (drum set):
Rick Shlosser (drummer) (on 1972-01-29)
electric bass guitar:
Bill Church (Bassist) (on 1972-01-29)
guitar:
Doug Messenger (on 1972-01-29)
piano:
Mark Naftalin (on 1972-01-29)
tenor saxophone:
Rolf "Boots" Houston (flautist) (on 1972-01-29)
vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1972-01-29)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1972) and Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Pacific High Studios in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1972-01-29)
recording of:
Jackie Wilson Said (I’m in Heaven When You Smile) (on 1972-01-29)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Caledonia Soul Music, Chappell Music (UK), Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019), Warner/Chappell North America and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Van Morrison3.352:59
15Warm Love
engineer:
Neil Schwartz (engineer) and Jim Stern
assistant producer:
Jeff Labes and Jack Schroer (saxophonist)
producer:
Lillian Magowan and Van Morrison
mixer:
Neil Schwartz (engineer)
background vocals:
Jackie DeShannon (in 1972)
vocals:
Van Morrison (in 1972)
arranger:
Jeff Labes, Van Morrison and Jack Schroer (saxophonist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Caledonia Studios in California, United States (in 1972)
recording of:
Warm Love (in 1972)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Caledonia Soul Music, Chappell Music (UK), Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell North America
Van Morrison33:23
16Fair Play
producer:
Van Morrison
piano:
James Trumbo
vocals:
Van Morrison
recording of:
Fair Play (in 1973-11)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Caledonia Soul Music, Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Van Morrison46:16
17Caravan (live)
co-producer:
Rob Fraboni (US record producer & audio engineer) and John Simon (US producer, arranger, composer, songwriter and musician)
executive producer:
Larry Samuels
producer:
Robbie Robertson
guest lead vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1976-11-25)
recorded at:
Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1976-11-25)
mixed at:
Shangri La Studios in Malibu, California, United States
live recording of:
Caravan (on 1976-11-25)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Caledonia Productions, Inc. (Caledonia Soul Music Division), Warner/Chappell North America, Caledonia Soul Music (in 1969) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1969)
Van Morrison & The Band45:56
18Hungry for Your Love
recording engineer and mixer:
Mick Glossop (Producer & Engineer)
assistant engineer:
David Latman (engineer)
co-engineer:
Richard Ash (engineer) and Alan Douglas (American record producer)
engineer:
Richard Ash (engineer), Alan Douglas (Scottish born engineer) and Mick Glossop (Producer & Engineer)
assistant producer:
Paul Wexler
producer:
Van Morrison
acoustic guitar:
Herbie Armstrong (Van Morrison, Fox and Yellow Dog)
bass:
Mickey Féat
drums (drum set):
Peter Van Hooke
electric guitar and background vocals:
Bobby Tench (classic rock vocalist, guitarist)
electric piano, guitar and lead vocals:
Van Morrison
instruments:
Herbie Armstrong (Van Morrison, Fox and Yellow Dog)
keyboard, piano and synthesizer:
Peter Bardens (founding member of the British progressive rock group Camel)
additional remixer:
Peter Granet
remixer:
Brooks Arthur
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1978)
recording of:
Hungry for Your Love
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Essential Music (logo subtitled "The music of your life"), Exile Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Van Morrison3:45
19Cleaning Windows (live)
producer:
Van Morrison
live recording of:
Cleaning Windows (on 2001-05-25)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Essential Music (logo subtitled "The music of your life"), Exile Publishing Ltd., Gallo Music Publishers, Intersong Music Ltd., Martin-Coulter Music Ltd, PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Van Morrison4:24
20Bright Side of the Road
recording of:
Bright Side of the Road
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Essential Music (logo subtitled "The music of your life"), Exile Publishing Ltd., Gallo Music Publishers, Intersong Music Ltd., PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Van Morrison3:46
21And the Healing Has Begun
recording of:
And the Healing Has Begun
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Essential Music (logo subtitled "The music of your life"), Martin-Coulter Music Ltd and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
Van Morrison8:00
22Tore Down a la Rimbaud
recording of:
Tore Down a la Rimbaud
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Essential Music (logo subtitled "The music of your life"), Exile Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Van Morrison4:09
23Someone Like You
recording of:
Someone Like You
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Essential Music (logo subtitled "The music of your life"), Exile Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Van Morrison4:05
24Irish Heartbeat
recording of:
Irish Heartbeat
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Essential Music (logo subtitled "The music of your life"), Exile Publishing Ltd., PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Van Morrison & The Chieftains3:52
25Whenever God Shines His LightVan Morrison & Cliff Richard4:54
26Have I Told You Lately
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Mick Glossop (Producer & Engineer)
producer:
Van Morrison
strings arranger:
Fiachra Trench
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Caledonia Productions Ltd. (in 1989) and Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1989)
produced for:
Caledonia Productions Ltd.
recording of:
Have I Told You Lately
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Barrule UK Ltd., BMG Platinum Songs US, Essential Music (logo subtitled "The music of your life"), Exile Publishing Ltd., Exile Publishing UK, Gallo Music Publishers, PolyGram Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), フジパシフィックミュージック BMG事業部 and Intersong Music Ltd. (in 1989)
Van Morrison2.654:20
27Real, Real Gone
recording of:
Real, Real Gone
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Caledonia Soul Music, Exile Publishing Ltd., Exile Publishing UK, PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Van Morrison3:41
28Enlightenment
recording of:
Enlightenment
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Exile Publishing UK and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
Van Morrison4:06
29Why Must I Always Explain?
recording engineer and mixer:
Mick Glossop (Producer & Engineer)
producer:
Van Morrison
accordion and piano:
Neil Drinkwater
bass:
Nicky Scott
drums (drum set):
Paul Robinson (UK drummer, also Turning Point member)
electric guitar and lead vocals:
Van Morrison
flute:
Steve Gregory (English jazz saxophonist)
background vocals:
Georgie Fame
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Caledonia Productions Ltd. (in 1991)
mixed at:
The Wool Hall in Bath, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Why Must I Always Explain? (in 1990)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Exile Publishing UK, Caledonia Publishing Ltd. (in 1991) and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd. (in 1991)
Van Morrison3:51
30Days Like This
recording of:
Days Like This
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Exile Publishing UK, Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Exile Publishing Ltd. (in 1995)
Van Morrison3:14
31That’s Life
assistant recording engineer and assistant mixer:
Chris Lewis (production music)
recording engineer and mixer:
Tristan "Beenz" Powell
producer:
Georgie Fame and Van Morrison
bass:
Alec Dankworth (on 1995-05-03)
drums (drum set):
Ralph Salmins (on 1995-05-03)
Hammond organ:
Georgie Fame (on 1995-05-03)
piano:
Robin Aspland (pianist) (on 1995-05-03)
saxophone:
Pee Wee Ellis (on 1995-05-03)
trumpet:
Guy Barker (on 1995-05-03)
lead vocals [vocals]:
Van Morrison (on 1995-05-03)
arranger:
Pee Wee Ellis
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1995)
produced for:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release)
recorded at:
Ronnie Scott’s in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1995-05-03)
mixed at:
Angel Recording Studios in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Lansdowne Recording Studios (known as CTS Lansdowne Studios since 1987) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
live recording of:
That’s Life (on 1995-05-03)
lyricist:
Kelly Gordon and Dean Kay
composer:
Dean Kay
publisher:
Four Star Television Music Co., Lichelle Music Company, PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
Van Morrison3:50
32Rough God Goes RidingVan Morrison6:18
33Precious Time
recording of:
Precious Time
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Exile Publishing Ltd., Exile Publishing UK, PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Van Morrison3:49
34Once in a Blue Moon
recording of:
Once in a Blue Moon
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Exile Publishing Ltd., Exile Publishing UK and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Van Morrison3:30
35Magic Time
recording of:
Magic Time
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
BMG Platinum Songs US, Exile Publishing Ltd., Exile Publishing UK and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Van Morrison5:08
36Playhouse
recording of:
Playhouse
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Exile Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Van Morrison4:14
37Sweet Thing (live)
live recording of:
Sweet Thing
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Caledonia Productions, Inc. (Caledonia Soul Music Division), Chappell Music (UK), Van-Jan Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Van Morrison5:38
38Close Enough for Jazz
recording of:
Close Enough for Jazz
composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Exile Publishing Ltd. (in 1993) and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd. (in 1993)
Van Morrison3:45

Credits

Release

ASIN:US: B0189YP4FE [info]

Release Group

creative direction:Tom Burleigh
part of:The Essential (Sony/Legacy compilations) (order: 64)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/931621 [info]
other databases:https://rateyourmusic.com/release/comp/van-morrison/the-essential/ [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0002875532 [info]
Wikidata:Q60787373 [info]