After Elvis Presley died thirty years ago this August, like many fans, I devoured every book and article that I could find and afford to learn more about the man. love, and in amid all of that be the kind of person that God would wish developed his way of talking, not as deep as he does it, but for all practical He also established the National Quartet Convention along with James Blackwood to showcase the various quartets in the industry and the convention became an annual festival and mainstay in the industry that continues to this day. in my life was when I was on National television, on prime time, on the [3] While he was with the Blackwoods, Sumner brought the idea of traveling cross country in a tour bus rather than flying, and was the first professional musical group to do so in any genre. Skylite Records, Heartwarming Records, Masters Records, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 07:47. "Well, I'll start by telling you when J.D. And if I cant do that no more, Ill be in Heaven.. Donnie Sumner - Official Video for 'The Night Before Easter [Live]', available now!Buy the full length DVD/CD 'Joy In The Camp' Here: http://smarturl.it/JoyI. After both of us laughing very hard at that comment, Donnie added, Yeah, I am absolutely positive that he is dead. Because of the still-incredible appeal of Elvis Presley 35 years after his death, I asked Sumner if felt that people got the real message of his ministry as he intends it or are they emotionally responding to the memory of Elvis. THE EARLY YEARS That was the last time I ever talked to him face-to-face. probably its just an awesome facility. Donnie is the nephew of the late J. D. SUMNER, nationally acclaimed as the "world's lowest bass singer." Both Donnie and J. D. were closely associated with the late ELVIS PRESLEY on both his stage appearances and his recordings. Thats the best part of the whole piece is if I can help somebody.. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Gospel Music at this point has become not only an exciting form of music, How far away should your wheels be from the curb when parallel parking? When the rest of Vaudeville died out, Southern Gospel One of the heavy for me to be. He called me two or three times, wanting me to come work on sessions with him. I thank my mom and dad Sumner and The Stamps Quartet; Donnie is to the immediate left of Elvis, 1972 Years later, Presley would try out for The Songfellows Quartet, a group associated with The Blackwood Brothers, though did not receive an invitation to join. Having devoted over forty years of his own life to the world of music, Donnie has carried on the tradition of others in his family who have also made their mark in this industry. confirmed those visible answers to the point that, if it was not Elvis in that casket, it was the greatest make-up job and greatest wax dummy ever known ever in human existence.. About half When I told Elvis that I would like to resign, he said, Id like to do that, too. In it (and if I remember correctly), when describing Elvis love of southern gospel music, Humbard used the story of King Saul who had vacated the calling of God and lived with a very troubled heart. a grip on reality. is owned and operated by a cousin of mine. Year. Sumner responded quickly and unequivocally. Please explain. I had the hairdresser come in and we fixed his hair and I had so-and-so cosmetologist come in and put on his make-up. I asked him all these questions and he convinced me by the answers that he gave that it really was Elvis and that he was dead. In 1949, Sunny South manager Horace Floyd relocated the quartet to Orlando, but Sumner stayed behind in Tampa where he maintained the sponsorship and started a new group, the Dixie Lily Harmoneers, which he sang with for a few months. I asked Sumner what his reactions and thoughts were on that fateful day. have 150 beds, a trained staff of physicians, their own cafeteria, and I spent the rest of that day totally stunned by the news. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. In 1972 Donnie resigned from the Stamps Quartet and organized his own group, which was to become known as VOICE INC. With the new groups rising success came the opportunity for nearly a year to become resident members of Nashville 's famous "GRAND OLE OPRY". While Donnie was a great musician, JD must have known that he would soon need a lead singer, as Roger McDuff had . but an inspirational and a life-changing form of music. Having devoted over forty years of his own life to the world of music, Donnie has carried on the tradition of others in his family who have also made their mark in this industry. J. D. Sumner first sang with The Sunny South Quartet from 1945 to 1949. In December of 1979 with the encouragement and blessings of his Pastor, Donnie relinquished his music company to his Brother and business partner and yielded his life and talents to total Christian service and entered into full time "ministry". If I can get to Heaven and hear well done, Im happy. The album features 14 tracks and newly recorded instrumentation and backing vocals from many other Elvis collaborators. At some point, he wouldve come back because he loved life and he loved music. Copyright 1999 2023 Dave Maurer Thats the gospel truth! In the last six or seven the road, Im either driving or writing music while my wife drives. People never talked about J.D.s Christianity but all the examples of Christianity he possessed in great quantity. cue card about twenty-five feet from the stage. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Since he brought up the end of his life, I asked Donnie what, when hes joined Elvis in leaving this building called earth, he hopes his legacy is and how does he want to be remembered. covered me up. During the last three years of Donnie's service with J. D. Sumner and The Stamps, the late ELVIS PRESLEY employed him, along with the Stamps, as back-up vocalist on stage and recordings. We should learn to put Christ in Favorites I ministered and sang 28 times that year. I hope and pray that you have been blessed Structural Info. Thats about eighty-five to ninety percent of what I do in an hour and fifteen minutes to an hour and a half. My daddys name is Russell Sumner and my Instead, you walk away from the King of Rock and Roll. Donnie Sumner, a friend, a colleague and Elvis Presley's personal singer is coming to Bowling Green to share the gospel music and stories of his times with Elvis. Theres a lot of ways to be a help to somebody and Ill proudly use all of them.. Donnie H Sunmer, Donnie H Sumner, Don H Sumner and Donnie M Sumner are some of the alias or nicknames that Donnie has used. on your life and ministry? And, given enough time, no matter where you start from, at some point, if Jesus is the lord of your life, at some point, people will look at you and brag on you about what a saint you are and theyll never notice how many times you fell down in the process of getting to the top of that mountain. The Stamps worked for Elvis until his death in August 1977 and Sumner's voice can be heard on many recordings including the gospel songs "Help Me" and "Why Me, Lord". is still the only remaining form of music that you would find in the old Donnie Sumner is a Southern Gospel singer and songwriter. is to be with my wife and be around Jesus. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". together, including your relationship with Christ. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. of my Father I have made known unto you. Learn to trust Him, go that is currently on once a week, but hopefully I can get it up to five So, I guess Sumner, the deep voice who can be heard prominently on Elvis's posthumous chart-topper, "Way Down". and Hymns. [1], Later in 1949, J. D. Sumner left the Dixie Lily Harmoneers and moved up to Atlanta, Georgia, where he joined the Sunshine Boys. In 1963 James Blackwood purchased a gospel music publishing company from Frank Stamps. "[citation needed] Sumner then told his group mates to let Presley in the back stage door so he could attend. On this cue card, In December of 1979 with the encouragement and blessings of his Pastor, Donnie relinquished his music company to his Brother and business partner and yielded his life and talents to total Christian service and entered into full time "ministry". John Daniel Sumner (November 19, 1924 November 16, 1998) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice, and his innovation in the Christian and Gospel music fields. Because he was tall (six foot five) and dignified, it was doubly funny to see him running around on stage, and he even released an album of his comedy routines. dressed him and I asked J.D. singing about and Gospel Music took a big down sweep. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. 6 Why did Donnie Sumner walk away from rock and roll? Sumner was credited not only for his singing, songwriting, and concert promotions, but was also noted for being the first to customize a coach bus for the entertainment business to use for music groups. I got it made. Christian Music Archive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. Elvis and J.D. experienced it. in time, what messages would you send to the young Donnie Sumner? "MR. SONG MAN" and "I MISS YOU". of myself as I was singing and sure enough, I felt that I was insufficiently Please review our Privacy Policy to review how we may use your information. Over a period of years, people started calling me sir. J. D. sang with the Blackwood Brothers Quartet from 1954 until 1965. Hes like everybody else in the world of entertainment every once in a while hed slip but just because you slip doesnt mean youre down. Donnie: I would tell him dont forget where However, he also states that it was actually him hitting the high notes for Elvis. [citation needed], In a 1990 interview with Geraldo Rivera, Sumner contradicted many myths regarding Presley's substance abuse, namely that Presley was a heavy drinker and used illicit substances. I was Continue Learning about General Arts & Entertainment. Self. They used to do Country, Western, Pop, Spirituals, three goals, startin at the bottom: To put down on a piece of paper as much of my story as I could to tell my grandkids. Stay up to date with Christian Music Archive via E-Mail! Donnie: On my ministry, my father who was Gospel Music, we were doing Country and Western swing songs, love ballads, Elvis relaxed by singing gospel favourites and, fortunately, an impromptu jam session with the Stamps was recorded in 1972. Elvis, naturally, is irreplaceable but so is Sumner; few singers can hit the lowest G on the piano. He died while he was touring. In 1962, J. D. Sumner became the manager of the Stamps Quartet, and three years later, he left the Blackwood Brothers to sing with them. than it had ever been in my life. He is 69 years old. I relive where I came from to what I have become For the next three years Donnie was a constant houseguest, companion and arranger and associate musician to his friend Elvis. those videos. Jesus doesn't promise that we will escape pain here on earth . They I hope that, while theyre there, they think, Boy! John Daniel Sumner (November 19, 1924 - November 16, 1998) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice, and his innovation in the Christian and Gospel music fields. Most of the acts were male quartets featuring four- part harmonies. I was a scoundrel. Im working. But, without a doubt, J.D. (Sumner, Donnies legendary uncle and bass singer for Elvis) was on the Geraldo show. After Elvis's death, Sumner often gave interviews and spoke at Presley conventions. Except for a night that she stayed in the hospital The drug culture The cream of the industry has been portrayed on It will include all of the songs that Ive done on These include Darlene Love; Dr. Cissy Houston, Terry Blackwood, Armond Morales and Jim Murray, and Donnie Sumner, Bill Baize, Ed Hill and Larry Strickland. Join Facebook to connect with Donnie Sumner and others you may know. It was also during this time he met Elvis Presley. The bottoms the same. Favorite Soloist: David Phelps He also formed the National Quartet Convention, which became the biggest event on the Southern gospel calendar. He is also all over Moody Blue, Elvis' final studio LP released . All you gotta do is believe and, if you believe in your heart that Jesus Christ came, lived and died, was buried and raised from the grave and is coming back, you are as righteous, you are as saved, you are as Heaven-ready as Billy Graham or any other big TV evangelist that ever stood on the face of this earth. projects. 5 Where did Donnie Sumner live before Hendersonville TN? J.D. Because I really do believe that the most important in each line. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. $700,000. The biological second cousin of legendary bass singer J D Sumner, Donnie was adopted at an early age by J D's brother and typically referred to J D as his uncle. Donnie Sumner - Official Video for 'The Night Before Easter [Live]', available now!Buy the full length DVD/CD 'Joy In The Camp' Here: http://smarturl.it/JoyInTheCampAvailable at iTunes: http://smarturl.it/JoyInTheCamp.iTSubscribe to Gaither Music YouTube Channel: http://smarturl.it/GaitherMusicTV_SubscSubscribe to GaitherVEVO Channel: http://smarturl.it/GaitherVEVOSubscribeSubscribe to Gaither TV: http://smarturl.it/GaitherTV_SubscribeFollow Gaither Music for updates on your favorite artists.Facebook: http://smarturl.it/FB_GaitherMusicTwitter: http://smarturl.it/TW_GaitherMusicInstagram: http://smarturl.it/IG_GaitherMusicWebsite: http://smarturl.it/gaither.comLYRICS:The night was so different from all the restAnd a silence covers the Earth;The stars have no glimmer, the moon tries to hide,For in death lies the man of their birth.Then a stone moves, the Earth shakes (and) birds start singing,The sun shines, the Earth warms (for) new life it's bringing;A little boy stops crying, a mother is smiling,For death could not hold their KingIn a room filled with sorrow, a mother criesFor Jesus, her Son now is gone;Her child sent from heaven was taken away,Heart broken she feels all alone.At the feet of his mother a little boy criesSaying \"'momma' I don't understand;\"I remember the look of love in His eyes,That I saw, by the touch of His hand.The King of all ages, the Giver of life,For a moment lies silent and still;But a power sent from heaven comes breaking the night,And death must bow to His will. Donnie Sumner will be in concert at First Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 4. Dream Vacation: Hawaii, Click Sumner and the Stamps Quartet, Larry Strickland Interview at Elvis2001.net, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=J._D._Sumner&oldid=1139462719. I wont go into the personal reasons why I know but J.D. of Christian living that I have ever seen. I just kind of very casually swept my hand in front into who I want to help. I was a brand-new Christian trying to get off drugs. well as, his own original compositions. The book is called 'In The Shadow Of Kings". for that. and as far back as I can remember I always wanted to be just like him. Donnie boldly and sincerely proclaims, nation-wide the "good news" that "IN JESUS THERE IS A NEW LIFE, AN ABUNDANT LIFE AND THE ASSURANCE OF ETERNAL LIFE". Donnie's efforts are devoted to relating, to all who bear witness, the joyful message in both "Word and song" that God loves them and desires greatly to be their closest and most reliable companion and that thru Christ, life is victoriously possible. was the greatest influence on my life musically. OWNER AND MANAGER at Donnie Sumner is presently Donnies occupation. Donnie Sumner - Tour Coordinator Donnie sang lead with the Stamps Trio, J D Sumner And The Stamps, and Voice. Nielsen was an established anchor in the gospel world and a three-time inductee of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, having been a member of Jake Hess and the Imperials, Hovie Lister and the Statesmen, and the Singing Speer Family. Sumner at the 78 Dove Awards. View version history Edit this wiki Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. The deal included the brand name, the Stamps Quartet, and Sumner developed this, transforming a little-known group into one of America's leading white gospel groups. Id died and gone to Heaven. a week in churches. [citation needed] After Sumner's death, lead singer Ed Enoch,[5] a member of the Stamps since 1969, took over the group and renamed it "Ed Enoch and the Golden Covenant. In one of the chapters, Donnie Sumner tells the story about how he (and 'Voice') got their contract with Elvis - see excerpt below. Favorite Restaurant: Golden Dragon (Hermitage, TN) Yeah, special. email Donnie, aving served his denomination as Minister of Music, Evangelist and Pastor, Donnie is presently involved in an inter-faith, multi-media music ministry presenting. As can easily be imagined, the targeted niche for Sumners book is the very wide, diverse and, sometimes, strange demographic of Elvis fans as well as those who love southern Gospel music. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. [citation needed], J. D. Sumner was immediately hired by the Blackwood Brothers to sing with them to replace Lyles. to be this Drug Rehab Center. Donnie Sumner is a Southern Gospel singer and songwriter. Then Ive got one girl that has married Elvis after he died. Donnie: The thing that I would like to do days of my life that I can recall at this point. ALTHOUGH ELVIS Presley was the King of Rock'n'Roll, he was also a leading gospel singer and he won Grammys for his sacred recordings. Im forever settled with it, its in concrete and nobody [citation needed] Presley lived in Memphis, Tennessee as a young boy and would attend the all night sings at The Ellis Auditorium. Time and again, Elvis would ask him to repeat low notes. That story and many, many others are shared in In the Shadow of Kings (see the Boomerocity review of it here). constantly day and night during my most formative adult years when I was Sumner, his beloved Uncle. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. I dont hear many stories of that sort of thing because theyre not close friends and only a close friend would tell you a story like that.. They wouldve never got into any legal problems and Lisa Marie wouldve never gotten into some of the stuff that shes gotten into. out in August. He can be seen on some of the Gather shows now. It was from such occasions that Elvis eventually came to record two of Donnie's country songs. After enjoying dizzying success with the King of Rock and Roll, Sumner was ready to end his life. As he said in his autobiography, "Gospel music is. by reading A Conversation With Donnie Sumner., Donnies He did and was now my youth minister at the church I was an associate at! But all the drugs begin to eat away at your heart and your health and you literally are about to jump off of a tall building. called he called about one oclock in the afternoon on the day Elvis died I really didnt think that Elvis was dead. Several sources are telling us Donna believed she contracted it by inhaling toxic particles after the 9/11 attack in New York City.9:35 AM PST- Donna's family just. As I stood up, I very How do I say this? I didnt care. quickly found the tab on my zipper and with great finesse, very quickly, now. Sumner has Singer, Songwriter, Vocalist, Music Promoter, & Performer. Favorites. Donnie sang lead with the Stamps Trio, J D Sumner And The Stamps, and Voice. I try to work at least two services Ive changed careers several times in my life and every time I did, I had no other choice. 2023 Boomerocity.comAll Rights Reserved. I never talked to J.D. If I ever see him coming down my street I always make sure hes not turning into my drive! Facebook gives people the power to. to put all of my radio shows on there, so people can listen to them. "[citation needed] Sumner also stated that Elvis "had no idea that he was killing himself with his medications, he felt as long as he was doing what the Doctor was OK with, he was staying within the bounds. I just wanted to get out of the drugs and see if I could live. and its probably one of the best records Ive ever done. mamas name is Nell Sumner. Then along came Bill Gaither and hes put together a People look at me now and say, Oh, Brother Sumner, youre a true warrior of the cross! They dont see me in the gutter down on Broadway in Nashville, drunk, stoned and passed out. Its without a doubt the most exciting and stimulating form of music in He always stressed the positive side of Presley's personality and never admitted that Elvis took anything other than prescription drugs. not my better half, shes my best most. The cream rose Donnie was also afforded the honor of having a solo appearance in the Elvis documentary, " ELVIS ON TOUR" in which he was featured on the gospel song, "THE LIGHTHOUSE". [7] Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1997. Like those of you reading this article, I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news that Elvis had died. If I can do it by just walking around and being friendly, Ill do it. Other family members and associates include Elexus Sumner, Martha Sumner, Nona Sumner, Myra May and Robert Sumner. Well, I piddled at it for eight or nine years and then I took about three months off and concentrated on it, finished it up and got it out. Jennifer: What is your most embarrassing . Hes alive!, Then, in a more serious tone, he added, Nah, Ill be truly delighted I dont care what they say about me, as long as they close it with when they leave the head of my coffin Ill see you in the mornin If they say that, Im happy with everything else they say.. studio and I love it and spend a lot of time in there. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet tenor Bill Baize, lead Donnie Sumner, bassist J.D. I commented that it took a lot of courage to quit a gig like that. before me, byhis I love you. I would say November 26th join Powerhouse. You can hit the bottom in the presidency or you can hit the bottom on skid row. As of 2011, he has been surpassed only by the following three vocalists: Dan Britton (1984), Tim Storms (2002 and once more in 2012), and Roger Menees (2011). a big production out of cutting that song off. He was found dead of a heart attack in his hotel room in Myrtle Beach, SC. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Christian Rehab Centers this side of the Mississippi River. Aside from his incredibly low bass voice, Sumner's business acumen helped promote Southern Gospel and move it into the mainstream of American culture and music during the 1950s and 1960s. For the brief moment that I had met and spoken with him, he struck me as a very kind and gentle man. you want to, and the only person that can keep you from doing it is you. routine during the intermission and it was like a clean, moral, and wholesome They dont see me in all the places of ill repute that I found myself in during that time period. I came back years later and was the associate pastor of that church. Why did Donnie Sumner walk away from rock and roll? Late in 1976, eleven months prior to the death of Elvis, Donnie having undergone a crucial emotional and drug related crisis and a subsequent spiritual "New-birth", resigned his position with Elvis and became actively involved in the pursuit of a "Faith walk with Christ Jesus". Ill do other writings but not anything autobiographical., When Sumner set out to write the book, he said that he had, . In John 15:15, Donna died from lung cancer. Donnie Sumner can be seen throughout Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii, and he also sang an impassioned version of "The Lighthouse" in the 1972 documentary, Elvis On Tour (for Elvis fans fortunate enough to attend Elvis Week 2010 in Memphis back in August, it was a moment to remember as he sang this song, receiving a standing ovation). can get me to, I help her in the flowers. Most everything else on the tape, I did it, Then he was going to come back and freak everybody out. . On my life, I tell you what: Ive been drug free for 35 years or more and I have been an ordained minister since 1979 and I still break out in a rash when I police car behind me on the road. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Christian music. thing in life is what youre going to do when you draw that last one. THE ELVIS YEARS However, . And I want them to understand that I did, in fact, work with Elvis. werent for various reasons found themselves on the outside looking in. The group's only UK appearance came when they opened for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1980. I said, Uncle Jake, are you sure that Elvis is dead? He went through all these things. Sumner shared a couple of stories of some of the people his life has touched. Donnie: I just completed an album called Touched Me, simply by reason of the fact that this song probably comes Already being aware of Donnie's musical abilities and stage personality, early in 1973 Donnie was asked by Elvis to again become a part of his entourage and personal "family". Jennifer: Who has had the greatest influence As I did, I just The major part Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. About Donnie Sumner. Donnie Sumner, a multi-talented veteran of musical performance, weaves together a fast-paced, well-planned, themed format of Sacredand Gospelrepertoire, utilizing standard, as well as, his own original compositions. Presley replied he had no money to get into the show, and Sumner said "Son you come find me when you want to get in, money or not. He died while he was touring. Only the big ones. A simple quote is in my book: If you eat a bowl of cherries, the only thing youve got left is the pits and too much candy will make you sick. I had lost my voice, my family and I had absolutely come to the end and I had to make a change. things that is going to be on my web page when it is finished is going Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. By 1971, Sumner had had enough success to write his autobiography, Gospel Music Is My Life. When I first came into Southern I was He was often seen in his latter years appearing as a guest artist on the Bill Gaither Homecoming videos. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Southern Gospel Music will blow them all off the stage. Donnie also answers to Donnie H Sunmer, Donnie H Sumner, Don H Sumner, Donnie Summer and Donnie M Sumner, and perhaps a couple of other names. If we do this, everything will come Feel free to contribute! Recently, I became aware of a new book written by Donnie. There is an anointing on fishing, and I love to fish. the bottom line is that Southern Gospel Music is the only form of music Shortly after Elvis's death, Sumner and the Stamps released a tribute album, Elvis Has Left The Building (1977), and there were two further albums, Elvis's Favourite Gospel Songs (1977) and Memories Of Our Friend Elvis (1978). I got a great When I got a chance to sing with him and the Stamps Quartet, I thought Favorite Animal: Parakeet If he was still alive, first of all, he would've never let anything happen to his close friends. I wouldn't be on the road as much as I am, staying away from my family, if it were not so. Can you imagine sitting in the dark, warming yourself by a fire, tuning your ear to the night sounds when an angel appears before you and the glory of God fills the night? . Whether or not that was actually the case may be open for debate. J.D. Donnie's efforts are devoted to relating, to all who bear witness, the joyful message in both "Word and song" that God loves them and desires greatly to be their closest and most reliable companion and that thru Christ, life is victoriously possible. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". daddy is J.D.s brother. They smoked, drank, cavorted with women, etc. Since childhood his favorite form of entertainment has been "GOSPEL MUSIC" with styles ranging from "Foot-stompin' - hand-clappin' revival tunes" to what has become known in today's market as contemporary sacred music. Favorite Musician: Anthony Burger Shes I dont care what kind of music you throw on stage Sumner. However, what is not debatable is the fact that, a) Elvis did sing a lot of gospel music while with friends and, b) that, among those friends was a gentleman by the name of Donnie Sumner who was one of Elvis back-up singers. There was only one sinless life and he died so that I could get over mine.. Sumner And The Stamps, Donnie Sumner both toured and recorded with Elvis. When my wife For the next three years Donnie was a constant houseguest, companion and arranger and associate musician to his friend Elvis. Hawaii" in 1973. Special? Hes come back as Jessie and hes got a new record out. Both Donnie and J. 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