The World Series Of Pop Music 2020

Wise Chat

Slammin Sam

I'm not real sure. I know there are a lot of songs and artist i'm not real familiar with. There were more album cuts that got a lot of airplay that were not released as singles.

GT25Ump

Wise Up, good tune. Yes, agree with all the fun/enjoyment/satisfaction of hearing 1985 music that isn't fried (and most SHCH).

Brock

Wise Up---SS

Nice to hear all these Talking Heads songs in the extras!

Matt in MN

Sam, maybe you've said this already (and sorry for asking if you did), what is on the schedule for the Wed 8 to noon slot after AMC 1985 ends?

Slammin Sam

I don't know right now. I need to make up my mind. Sorry I will soon.

It would be nice to continue AMC, perhaps do AMC live like you did for 1964-75. Good things do come to those who wait though.

Slammin Sam

Here is the T-Shirt. That somebody will win today. But you have to vote.

Slammin Sam

No way in the world I can do AMc live. No time at all for that.

Jeff

Nice shirt!

Slammin Sam

That Marillion song I never heard on the radio. I know MTV played the video but I wasn't watching MTV in 89. So that one I really don't know.

humphreycpa

College stations and prog rock stations were big on Marillion, but not mainstream or even AOR back in 1985.

Anonymous144325

I heard it a lot on AOR stations.

Justice

This is one of my favorite workout songs from a Soundtrack from 1985. From the Teen Wolf Soundtrack - Win in the End by Mark Safan. Song only with movie clips

Justice

A very obscure song, but inspirational in an old school way.

Fried Socks

I would think that Paul McCartney wouldn't qualify since he was with the Beatles in the 60s

Slammin Sam

It's not The Beatles it's Paul McCartney. Not the same artist. Yes he was in The Beatles. But he didn't have a solo hit til the 70's

Fried Socks

Got it. Thanks, Sam.

Slammin Sam

It could be done either way. But that's not the way I'm doing it. It's all in fun.

Fried Socks

That's the main thing...fun. And fun it is.

Slammin Sam

That's exactly right! Just enjoy it and express your opinions. Not gonna hurt my feelings. I'll tell you why I did it, Don't make me right, Don't make me wrong. Just have fun!

Michael1973

I'd say these were three of my top five favorite Little River Band songs

Matt in MN

Well we love everything you play and listen to Fox Oldies all the time -- excited for whatever you decide Sam!

Bill B

Not fair to make us choose Sam

Slammin Sam

Thank you Matt

Slammin Sam

I don't vote. I just present the artist. That's your job! smile

Fried Socks

Its hard to believe Elton has never won a series

SteveS

Exactly, Fried Socks!

Slammin Sam

Got to the 3rd round twice and lost to ELO who won it in 2019 and lost to Hall & Oates 2016

Jeff

"Time Passages" - has to be in my personal top 5 of 1978.

Bill B

Great Elton Song. Don't Shoot Me is one of his best, IMO

humphreycpa

Talk about setting up a Battle Royale in the next round: Sir Paul vs. Sir Reggie.

Slammin Sam

Bracket has been updated

GT25Ump

Congrats Troy!

Troy in CA

Did I win the T-shirt?

Slammin Sam

Yes you did

Brock

Troy I'm not offended congrats!

Troy in CA

Thanks Sam!

Troy in CA

Thanks Brock and GT!

Laura

The Fox played Do You Know The Way To San Jose earlier so this made me laugh https://twitter.com/dionnewarwick/status/1448401121173598208

Like To Get To Know You Well is one of Howard Jones's three top 5 hits in England, yet it barely makes the 50 in the States? I can understand why people have mixed feelings about 1985, because way too many PD's had their heads where the sun doesn't shine.

GT25Ump

Good morning all. Looking forward to going back in time, to '89.

Charliebob65

Good morning TFO... Let's dive into 1989 this AM and tthen round it off with WSOP.. Sounds like a fun day!..... sun

Charliebob65

Good morning GT...

jcoxscouter

Good morning Sam, BT, Bob, and the rest of the TFO'ers! Now let hear what this week in 1989 has in store.

jcoxscouter

Sorry! Good morning GT!

GT25Ump

It's all good, lol.

Brock

Good morning Sam, Bob, John & BT and the rest of the TFO crew.! Hope it's a good

Brock

GT, please don't eject me!

Charliebob65

Laura

Morning

GT25Ump

Fun song, Don't Shut Me Out. Always have a special place for Kevin Paige as he did a song in honor of his (and mine) favorite 80's artist, titled, RICK SPRINGFIELD.

Brock

Good morning Laura

Charliebob65

Morning Laura, Brock and John.. Hope all are well....

Brock

More warm weather Bobby

humphreycpa

Good morning Bobby, GT, John, Brock, Laura and all TFO listerners

Brock

Good morning Rod. Glad you're back from Sailing last night.

GT25Ump

Been looking forward to the debut of We Didn't Start the Fire.

Laura

Me too

Laura

A couple songs taking gigantic drops this week.

Laura

The end of that song is so funny.

Jeff

The third week at #10 probably gives Expose the highest #10 song of 1989. Still not a sure thing for the top 100 though.

GT25Ump

Either way, it's a real good song that has never received enuff attention.

Laura

Both Michael and Janet Jackson on top of the Flashback countdowns this week.

Cjrmack

Yes Laura I didn't think of that until you mentioned it.

Cjrmack

The recap of this weeks countdown is now posted at https://top50flashbackcountdowns.blogspot.com/

Cjrmack

Now on to the World Series of Pop!

humphreycpa

And what are the chances Michael pops up today or tomorrow on WSOP?

Jeff

Sam, if we sent our shirt size yesterday should we do it again today?

Laura

I just remembered about a particular song that will more than likely be debuting next week. Oh no.

Fried Socks

I think for one WSOP, Sam should do all artists who have passed away. Just a thought.

Bill B

RIPWSOP?

Ben

Let's go Red Sox!

Slammin Sam

It would help so I dont have to go find older emails

Fried Socks

Pretty neat that Sam's granddaughter picked Chicago against Boston.

Jeff

Now could Atlanta Rhythm Section be playing against the Bay City Rollers?

Cjrmack

Humphrey those chances just increased to 100%

Michael1973

Whoever predicted Michael Jackson was coming up soon...here you go

humphreycpa

I need to hit the casino down the road...maybe buy a lottery ticket...

Laura

I think Leave Me Alone should have replaced one of the original singles released from Bad.

Michael1973

Haven't heard Leave Me Alone in ages

Slammin Sam

Great song, was released as a single outside the US

Ben

Leave Me Alone... so much better than Another Part of Me

Laura

I would honestly trade I Just Can't Stop Loving You for that one

Slammin Sam

I Just Can't Stop Loving You should have never been released as a single

Ben

Rest in peace to Terry Kath vs Brad Delp and MJ vs Donna.

What songs were played for the Boston set? I missed that part of WSOP.

Laura

Feelin' Satisfied, Cool The Engines, and Let Me Take You Home Tonight

GT25Ump

Are we really supposed to decide by what songs are played? I mean, MJ is the epitome of the 80's, Donna is a mix of both, but two 80's songs were played for her, I'm a bit torn....

Fried Socks

I go by which artist I like better.

Slammin Sam

I never said you are supposed to either way. I know some do vote on the songs, But its about thae artist for me. But the songs do sway the votes.

GT25Ump

Yep, using both options are best, I agree.

Ben

Sometimes it's fun to lose... I voted Kiss, Little River Band and Boston in the last three..

Cjrmack

I go by which artist I like better overall. Some tough calls are bound to happen.

Charliebob65

Yep The fun is just being interactive... I seem to be a constant 1 of 2 ... It has worked out that way so far

Charliebob65

There has not been an artist that I don't like. Some deisions are tougher than others...

Cjrmack

I agree. So far no artist I do not like it is just a question of which artist I like better.

Fried Socks

Geez. I was hoping Donna would win. In my opinion, she is 84,627 times better as Michael. Donna doesn't grunt every five seconds.

Laura

Now now, let's not start an argument...

GT25Ump

I never thought that grunting would be used to help determine a choice, very original, I like it. lol

Fried Socks

I wasn't starting an argument. I'm just having fun.

Slammin Sam

That is Michael jacksons first win ever in The World Series Of Pop Music

Charliebob65

Still a perfect 1 of 2

Slammin Sam

Bracket updated

Charliebob65

Thanks Sammy ... Really enjoying WSOPM!

GT25Ump

Good stuff, lol

Cjrmack

How cute!!!!

Slammin Sam

Glad you are enjoying it Cuz!

Fried Socks

I'm guessing Bob Seger doesn't qualify

Slammin Sam

No he had his first hit in the 60's but it was The Bob Seger System, But it has his name on it

Fried Socks

Just like Paul Simon

Michael1973

Wouldn't Paul Simon count, for the same reason that Paul McCartney did?

Slammin Sam

Yea you could look at Paul Simon both ways. There really are no strict rules here. Not that technical. Michael Jackson could have been considered 60's because of The Jackson 5. And there is another artist coming up later than many will question that should be a 60's artist.

I guess the Rhythm Nation album was so long that we didn't get to hear the final two tracks. Oh well, keep bringing and slinging that old school R&B Sam!

Laura

I'm glad that glitch where a song wouldn't be displayed has been fixed.

Charliebob65

Good morning Sammy and TFO... Time to take a trip back to the groovy tunes that were airing in my pre-adolescent days! feel_peace

jcoxscouter

Good morning Sam, Bob, and the rest of the TFo'ers out there! Happy Friday! Now let's get groovy this morning....

Rodney

Morning All... smile

Jeff

Looks like we get into the 200s today.

Charliebob65

Everytime I hear Bobby Sherman, I get hungrey for Post Raison Brand.... question

Charliebob65

*Raison Bran Cereal*

Rodney

Loves me like a rock... Good stuff smile

Rodney

Ball of Confusion... That's what the world is today smile

Fried Socks

And the band played on

Rodney

A song that rings true today more than ever. Nice pair from 1970 to start out the second hour today.

Jeff

Is this the last James Brown song in the countdown?

Jeff

Okay, question answered. LOL

Jeff

I would have thought "My Girl" would be much higher than #300.

Michael A

I think 'My Girl' is the first Billboard #1 to be played.

Rodney

LOVE Daydream

humphreycpa

Classical Gas is a classic!

Rodney

I agree Humphrey

Rodney

Cisco Kid and Lowrider were unique sounding songs when I was a kid

Cjrmack

Yes "My Girl" was the first # 1 on Billboard to be played.

Cjrmack

Hi All. I will be posting a recap of today's show on the blog but it will be a few hours after the show ends. I will post in the chat when it is up.

Fried Socks

Karen and her amazing voice.

One of my favorites from The Carpenters.

Slammin Sam

The three songs I am playing today by James Taylor he does not perform on his current tour. Which I find absolutely crazy!

Slammin Sam

Was considering going to see him til I saw the setlist.

This is a great block from Sweet Baby James! His all-star band sounds cool, though those three songs should be on his current set list.

Fried Socks

My dad and myself were planning on seeing Nark Knopfler of Dire Straits about two years ago but bailed out when we found out "Telegraph Road" wasn't on the setlist

Fried Socks

I meant Mark

Charliebob65

I think Nark Knopfler sounds cooler...

Slammin Sam

I am not familair with that Dire Straits song. But I'm not a real big fan so I wouldn't know anything that wasn't a chart hit by them.

Slammin Sam

Deep tracks are good for artist to perform in concert for the true fans, But it's those that don't do the hits and all deep cuts that in my opinion hurt themselves

Slammin Sam

It's good to do a few. I like that too, but some go too deep. and ignore what got them where they are

Fried Socks

Foreigner's gonna be in my area tonight.

Charliebob65

You should check out Telegraph Road Sammy.. Its long but it is an epic of a song with some great guitar and piano work... at least in my opinion

Michael1973

I saw Foreigner at a fall festival in 2016. Zero original members. Buy the music was great,

Slammin Sam

no trying to be offensice but two words in that post that scare me off Dire Straits and Long.

Michael1973

But* the music was great.

Charliebob65

Hahaha Sammy... No offense taken.... Dire Straights are not for everyone... I just happen to like them... but you know me... I have always been an AOR type of guy

Slammin Sam

Yea I have a problem with going to see a group that has no original members. that's really a cover band. Should not be legal. But I get it, some joined at different times and feel they have a right to the name. that being said I saw Foreigner on The 4 tour and they were terrible

Slammin Sam

Lou Gramm was so messed up he forgot the words to the songs and fell a few times. Billy Squier opened and blew them away

Slammin Sam

I'm an AOR guy too. But never really got into Dire Straits. I like a few songs but not many

Charliebob65

That's what makes music so great... there is something for everyone's taste...

Slammin Sam

yes sir!

I agree with you Sam on a group with no original members. They should be called something different because their composition is completely different from the original group.

Slammin Sam

I will say that Foreigner/Billy Squier concert was one of the most enjoyable concerts from watching the audience. I saw some thing sthat I will never ever see again.

Fried Socks

I'm not going to the Foreigner concert tonight. Instead, I'm going to "The Price Is Right Live" next week in Knoxville. I've been there twice and had a lot of fun.

Slammin Sam

I bet they do a goo djob even if nobody is an original member of Foreigner. I have heard a lot of good comments

Fried Socks

A good friend of mine saw Little River Band a few years ago. I do believe he said there were no original members.

Slammin Sam

Still tied. Come on break the tie send a vote in now!

Anonymous144431

Chicago.

jcoxscouter

Styx

Cjrmack

The recap of todays shows (1964 to 1973 and World Series) are now posted to the blog.

Michael1973

Here's a song I wouldn't have expected to hear today

Laura

Those are some rather...interesting sideburns.

Laura

80s on 8 did 1989 this weekend and there were several versions of the songs that were different from the ones played on here. They played this long mix of It's No Crime for some reason while they had a badly edited version of Sowing the Seeds Of Love.

Laura

The playlists from this past week: https://we.tl/t-bH04PvzXXS

Charliebob65

Happy Monday TFO... Let's see what Sammy has in sore today!

Charliebob65

In store*

jcoxscouter

Good morning Sam, Bob, and the rest of the TFO'ers out there! Happy Monday! cafe

Now let's sit back and listen to some great tunes.

Roberto Rubio

Good morning

Jeff

Love the Three Degrees song. What harmony!

humphreycpa

Good morning all. Some nice 1974 tunes this morning. Some familiar, some not. This is a very volatile time on the BB charts. Will be interesting to see if the other 3 were just as crazy!

Cjrmack

Good morning all. Over the weekend I was able to post all the 1979 countdowns to date in the archives on the blog. I will start working on 1989 archives next and continue to work on posting the 1975 countdowns that aired in 2020. Will eventually get the 1985 countdowns aired in 2020 posted also.

Cjrmack

Also will post a recap of todays countdown shortly.

SteveS

Sweet Olivia! Number one in my heart, too.

Slammin Sam

This countdown really embarassed me. I was extremely distracted watching my grandkids and doing it live while my wife was trying to sleep I was tring to be quiet. Hated even playing it. There were so many of those when we first started this. I won't play any more of them. Next week it will be the Top 100 songs of the 50's decade and the 60's the following week and 70's after that.

SteveS

We still really enjoyed the countdown, Sam. Thank you for this and the countless other awesome things you bless us with.

Slammin Sam

Thank you Steve

Cjrmack

Sam I think you did a great job.

Fried Socks

Wait a minute...I'm confused. Will these Top 100 countdowns be done in one part or two parts? Either way, they'll be fun to listen to.

Slammin Sam

Two parts

Fried Socks

Got it. Thanks, Sam. We all appreciate your hard work.

Slammin Sam

Thanks

Slammin Sam

It's Tied need more votes come on!

Fried Socks

I just voted. Got caught up washing dishes at work.

Troy in CA

Sam, Are you intentionally trying to sway my vote by playing my 3 FAVORITE Bread songs???

Slammin Sam

Nope! I'm just the DJ. I am just spinning the tunes and not trying to do anything! smile

Mac

Troy he swayed mine instantly with Everything I Own. Brings me to tears every time I hear it remembering my son. Great song!

Troy in CA

Question: Does Eric Clapton include his Derek and the Dominoes stint?

Troy in CA

As far as taking that into account when voting?

Fried Socks

I heard "Everything I Own" a lot on the radio after Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

Slammin Sam

Well that would be like playing a Beatles song when Paul McCartney comes back up. Would I do that? question

Slammin Sam

That is strickly up to the voter. Look at it however you want.

Troy in CA

Got it!

jcoxscouter

Sorry! Late to the WSOPM party. Who's are the 4 groups today?

Slammin Sam

Commodores and KC & the Sunshine band votingnow for Bread or Eric Clapton

jcoxscouter

Thanks! I put my vote in.

Slammin Sam

It's tied Needmore votes come on if you have not voted send an email now!

humphreycpa

Wow! Bread playing the Role that Glen Campbell had a couple of years ago.

Slammin Sam

Bracket updated

GT25Ump

Happy Tuesday and 1979. Hope everyone is doing well.

jcoxscouter

Good Tuesday morning Sam, GT, and the rest of the TFO'ers! Now let's hear what this week in 1979 has in store.

Charliebob65

Good morning GT, John, Sammy and TFO gang. Happy Tuesday ... Now let's fall in line with 79

Fried Socks

Paul McCartney has great timing. He's saying "Coming Up" is F50FC

humphreycpa

Good morning all.

Jeff

Good day TFO! Keying in October 20, 1979 on my DeLorean.

Slammin Sam

Good morning everyone

GT25Ump

Morning, Sam. Bummed that I missed RICK in the WS, but glad he moved onto the next round!

Troy in CA

Neil!!! Good One! feel_peace

Michael A

Ah, here it is--the Stewie Griffin/'Future Stewie' duet song!

Brock

Good morning TFO pals. Dentist gave me a lollipop, told me I was a good boy.

Brock

Ian Gomm SHCEH!

Fried Socks

You're lucky, Brock. My dentist gave me a toothbrush and dental floss.

Brock

Haha Fried, that's what I got too. And a bill!

Cjrmack

Every time I hear the intro to "Pop Music" I think the World Series Of Pop" is coming on!

Michael1973

Crazy run in the top ten so far for Pop Musik

Michael1973

Two weeks ago M and Michael Jackson were back to back at #6 and #5. This week they are #5 and #4. But the week in between they were #9 and #1!

humphreycpa

The charts were really in a state of transition at this time. Look at the moves just on BB with Tusk, Babe, Still, Heartache Tonight (and probably two or three others that I'm missing).

Jeff

The #1 song was never #1 on Billboard. I think that happens very infrequently.

Cjrmack

Recap of todays countdown now posted. Also all the 1979 countdowns to date are in the archives now at https://top50flashbackcountdowns.blogspot.com/

Michael A

Please Don't Go and Ships were 2 other big movers on BB this week. Yes, lots of big movers.

Laura

Did EWF take the biggest drop ever for the Fox 50?

Slammin Sam

Good question but I do not have that info. I doubt that is the biggest however.

Michael1973

I'd imagine this week's 1979 AT40 show was a fun one for chart followers when it first aired

Cjrmack

Hi Laura. I lloked back at the archives and on March 8, 1975 Fox 50 flashback countdown "Some Kind Of Wonderful" dropped from # 8 to #41 so that may be the biggest drop.

Cjrmack

I will keep an eye out as I post these previous countdowns to see if there is a bigger one than that.

Laura

-33? Wow...

Slammin Sam

Yep I remember that. That is probably th ebiggest drop. But there may be a few others close to it

Jeff

I'd like to know about "Even The Nights Are Better".

Jeff

Also didn't "Sugar Walls" drop from 15 to out of the top 50 completely in 1985? That's a 36+ point drop.

Ben

Even the nights are better had a normal path down Cashbox. 12-19-20-24-41.

Michael1973

Yeah, because they didn't have insane chart rules like Billboard

Ben

The Cashbox data would have stabilized Air Supply as they fell 6-42....if Sam ever did 1982 Flashback.

Michael1973

Two tough contests with the world series today

Brock

Took The Last Train SS BS

Troy in CA

BTW I got my shirt yesterday....Nice!!

Slammin Sam

Awesome! Wear it out!

Brock

What I miss Troy?

Sail On at #1, where it deserved to be, no thanks to Wild Bill at Billboard. Also the album version, which should never have been cut for the single.

Charliebob65

Good morning TFO ... Let us see what 1985 has in store ....

GT25Ump

Morning sir, and everyone else that pops up soon! It's 1985 on rainy and cool Wednesday mornin', here in the cornstalks of Iowa.

humphreycpa

Good morning GT and Bobby. I hope your Wednesday is going well in spite of the weather.

jcoxscouter

Good morning all! It's a great day here in the rolling plains of North Texas. Now let's hear what Sam has on his mind today from 1985.

GT25Ump

The "extras" portion of these shows are always the best!

humphreycpa

A very underappreciated Tommy Shaw song!

Ben

How does What If by Tommy Shaw only get to Number 81? This sounds like a hit!

GT25Ump

Go For Soda, SHCH

Charliebob65

Cool and sunny here in WNY Beautiful day so far...

Ben

Let Me Down Easy sounds like the first song not to make the cut on Reckless.

humphreycpa

Bravo on a great run through 1985!

Jeff

Great AMC 1985 show Sam. Looking forward to the next one.

GT25Ump

Very much enjoyed it!

Ben

Thanks Sam for another amazing AMC. Thanks again to Brock for his contributions to the interview segments also. It was awesome!

Roberto Rubio

I agree, another great program -- 1985 AMC

Slammin Sam

Thank you everyone. Stick around there are some thing you will be interested in before The World Series begins. I'm still here.

Laura

Loved this AMC! I really enjoyed it!

Roberto Rubio

And one honorable mention for a 1985 song I didn't hear, 'Through The Fire' by Chaka Khan. She's a terrific singer.

Jeff

I wonder if Sam is going to reveal the 2022 lineup today. Or is it too early for that?

Slammin Sam

No not today

Laura

I'm going to guess for the time being it will just be regular programming on Wednesdays?

Slammin Sam

Some of that info is coming up, But not the line up for 2022 yet

Fried Socks

I don't know what I like better..."Time Passages" or "Year Of The Cat." Both great songs!!

Laura

Did I miss anything? I was away from my computer.

Jeff

No announcements yet.

Slammin Sam

almost forgot coming up next kinda and then another one a little later

Laura

2022 schedule! Can't wait to hear it!

Ben

The 2022 schedule will be announced on Monday, November 1st.

jalcomic

That's my birthday

humphreycpa

Slammin Sam

Three songs they did not do in concert

Slammin Sam

I could have played ten they didn't do which is basically all the song sI like by them.

Troy in CA

This one IS tough omg

Ben

This is a matchup I'd expect in the finals, not the first round.

Laura

This is a doozy.

humphreycpa

Now, how would irony be if Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles met in the first round....just sayin'!

Slammin Sam

Tied need more votes, Send that email to thefoxoldies@yahoo.com

Michael1973

Until the very last matchup, Donna Summer had been the only female artist

Fried Socks

Wow, Round 1 has had awesome matches. Sam, give your granddaughter an extra hug for her fantastic job with the brackets.

Slammin Sam

Not a whole lot of female artist that have enough hits to go very far in the WSOP. Believe me I actually thought about doing an all female world series and it was very hard to fill that 32 artist bracket.

Slammin Sam

Still Tied! Half have voted. Half have not. Send that email

Laura

Hopefully now that the first round is over there will be newer voters.

Slammin Sam

I doubt it. That is one of the biggest issues with doing this. Can't convince them to vote. I guess they think they will get spam from me. I don't know.

Laura

Their loss I suppose.

Laura

Speaking of Fleetwood Mac will you be starting Tusk earlier than 7pm with it being a double album or can it fill an hour or less?

Slammin Sam

I have enough it would just be nice to get everyone involved

Slammin Sam

yes that will have to start at around 6:50

So I guess the final segments of AMC 1985 are not going to be replayed this evening? It's hard for me to catch stuff in the morning with shows starting before sunrise in the West, and also having work that doesn't allow me to listen to much then.

Sorry if I seem irritated by this, though I really look forward to the replays in the evenings when I can catch everything I missed from the morning.

Hopefully the final segments of AMC 1985 will be replayed this weekend. That would be really nice.

Slammin Sam

They should have played not sure what the issue is. Let me look

Slammin Sam

It’s running now it’s only a little over an hour

Slammin Sam

I don’t live in the studio and I do make mistakes I am human

Ok, thank you Sam for putting this on! Thank you for taking us through 22 years of the rock era! I look forward to AMC 1986 when you are ready.

As much it would be nice to hear AMC 1986 right away, it seems like a much deserved break is in store Sam. You being overworked does not benefit anybody. I still am over a week behind on the 64-73 countdown replays that I hope to catch up on before the next segment this Friday.

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