[7] West's 1982 album High Time spawned her last Top 20 hit, "It's High Time", which reached No. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Big Dreams and Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shelly_West&oldid=1088492561, Song of the Year; "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma", This page was last edited on 18 May 2022, at 09:57. View the Musician Spotlight: Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley event page. The family will have a private graveside service at a later date. Doctors said that West knew the extent of her injuries and even visited with Kenny Rogers shortly before her last operation. Musician Spotlight: Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, An Evening with Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil. Becoming Dottie West. After getting married in the late 1980s, Shelly left the music business. GREAT NEWS! The event was hosted by Sarah Cantrell, chair of the McMinnville Tourism Development Board, officiated by McMinnville Mayor Ryle Chastain, County Executive Jimmy Haley, and Ashley DeRossett, who is the Middle Tennessee division manager for the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, and many members of the West family. 1 for the very first time on her own in 1980 with "A Lesson in Leavin'". West was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States,[1] where her mother, country star/songwriter Dottie West began appearing on the television program Landmark Jamboree as one half of a country-pop vocal duo called the Kay-Dots alongside partner Kathy Dee as Dottie was reinventing herself as a country pop star, and as she grew up in the country music genre, Shelly's style was not significantly different from that of her mother's. 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Dottie was preceded in death by her mother Mary Elizabeth Thatch, her husband Jack William Neal West, and her grandson Lt. Brian Hamlett, USN. [1] Dottie continued to have success as a solo artist during the late 1960s with such songs as "What's Come Over My Baby", and "Country Girl" which garnered her an offer to write a commercial based on it for Coca-Cola in 1970. [4] "Here Comes My Baby" reached No. There, she and her husband fell in with a group of aspiring songwriters, including Willie Nelson, Roger Miller, Hank Cochran, and Harlan Howard. Most of her singles released at the time had failed even to peak in the Top 40, and her album sales were declining. After two years, its worked out perfectly as this ended up on what would have been her 89th birthday., Dale West, son of Dottie West, attended the event and said, Today has hit the heart in every way so that she is still remembered., Wests granddaughter, Tess Frizzell, said, This means everything. Dottie West and Jerry Bradly at RCA Studios, 1973. Failed to report flower. West was ranked No. Divorce, Bankruptcy, and Death Along the way, West shed her gingham-clad, sweetheart image and emerged as a glamorous, sexy star with a $50,000 wardrobe and a glitzy stage show. Her duet partnership with Kenny Rogers resulted in hit albums and vocal duo awards for 1978 and 1979. 1 spot, it was part of a historic Top 5 in country music, when the Top 5 spots were all held by women. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? When West entered the Nashville music scene in the 1960s, she and many of her female colleagues (Skeeter Davis, Jean Shepherd, June Carter and Loretta Lynn among them) portrayed a sweetheart image then popular using gingham, calico and ruffles. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. While in college Dottie meet her first husband Bill West, who would give her her name. 23 in Country Music Television's 40 Greatest Women of Country Music in 2002. Dottie West, 1977. Family Life. Her spleen was removed that Friday and, the following Monday, she underwent two more surgeries to stop her liver from bleeding; these ultimately failed in that effort. [1] The family was extremely poor. But Dottie had dignity and started to rebuild her empire. The West and David Frizzell pairing by chance took spots on the country charts held in the late '70's by Dottie West and Kenny Rogers. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. March 3, 1978. [2] West married Garry Hood in 1986 and had twin sons. By the 1950s, she was studying music at Tennessee Tech where she met her first husband, steel guitarist Bill West. In 1999, country music singer Jo Dee Messina covered West's biggest solo hit, "A Lesson in Leavin'" for her album, I'm Alright. A system error has occurred. Her song "Here Comes My Baby Back Again" became a country music standard, covered by everyone from Dean Martin to Perry Como to Ray Price. Anyone Who Isn't Me Tonight. Her car broke down and, determined to keep her promise, she flagged down a passing driver and got a ride. She was always looking out for others and going out of her way to do things for fans, family and friends. The exit ramp was posted for 25 miles per hour. TN, on October 11, 1932, she was the oldest of ten children; after her abusive, alcoholic father left the family, her mother opened a small cafe. West earned her first Top 40 hit in 1963 with "Let Me Off at the Corner", followed a year later by the Top Ten duet with Jim Reeves "Love Is No Excuse". Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Her last chart hit, "We Know Better Now", reached only number 53 in 1985. And ALL is ALL. After living with the sheriff for a short time, she moved to McMinnville with her mother and siblings. Had a highly successful string of duets with Kenny Rogers in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with three of their duets going to No. Is portrayed by Michele Lee in Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995). After a car accident in her Corvette and a public auction of her mansion and possessions, she began making plans for a comeback, including an album of duets and autobiography. Born Dorothy Marie Marsh, West grew up in a large, impoverished family. 32 for her tight spandex outfits from the 1980s. She was the daughter of Pelina Artha and William Hollis Marsh. Dottie West traded her gingham dresses in for glitz and glamour, changing the face of the modern woman in Country Music. Frantic about getting to the Opry on time, she had urged the man to speed. Those minor hits were followed by a top 10 hit with Jim Reeves called "Love Is No Excuse." An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. If not for her music, most people remember her for either her stage presence or overall good nature. The initiative, which began in 2018 and is supported by the General Assembly, honors those who have made great contributions to the music industry in Tennessee and who drive tourism to each of states 95 counties. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Dottie West was also modern country pioneer in writing advertising jingles (including Coca-Colas famous Country Sunshine campaign of the 1970s) and a wide-ranging duet singer. Failed to delete memorial. Learn more about Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock. Biography 1981-1987. We are so honored because her heart never left here even after she moved to Nashville.. Dottie West's birth sign is Libra. After she and Bill West divorced, she married two younger husbands in succession and lived extravagantly. She grew up in poverty and developed an early affinity for country music. During this time, she also became a close friend of groundbreaking female country singer Patsy Cline and her husband Charlie Dick.[3]. In 1967, the West/Atkins pairing issued three separate albums: With All My Heart and Soul (featuring the No. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. She had her own float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade that year. A previously planned country music-themed week for the 1991-92 season of the syndicated Family Feud scheduled to feature Grand Ole Opry stars playing for charity was dedicated in her memory. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. West, though she thought she was unharmed, suffered severe internal injuries and proved to have suffered both a ruptured spleen and a lacerated liver. ). West has returned to performing occasionally since 2012. She first made the national charts in 1963 and the following year had a blockbuster country hit with "Here Comes My Baby Back Again" which would earn her the Best Country Female Vocal Grammy Award. English West composed twelve Coca-Cola jingles, including the Clio Awardwinning Country Sunshine, which became a Top Ten hit in 1973. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Her husband is Al Winters (28 June 1983 - 1990) ( divorced), Byron Metcalf (27 August 1973 - 1981) ( divorced), Bill West (1953 - 1972) ( divorced) ( 4 children) Dottie West Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Try again later. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In the mid-1970s, her image and music underwent a metamorphosis, bringing her to the very peak of her popularity as a solo act, and reaching No. 1,156 Followers, 603 Following, 272 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Tess Frizzell (@tess.frizzell) This page is unofficial in nature and is not endorsed by Dottie West's family or estate. [citation needed]. (She had relented in late 1970 and recorded "Help Me Make It Through The Night" on the album Careless Hands, which was released in 1971.) Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Country music singer and songwriter Dottie West enjoyed one of the longest hitmaking careers of any woman of her generation. The younger West reached her peak in popularity during the 1980s before mostly retiring in the wake of her mother's death. Released as a duet, the single hit number one, West's first; the duo's 1979 "All I Ever Need Is You" and 1981 "What Are We Doin' in Love" topped the charts as well, and a 1979 duets album titled Classics also proved successful. Cline would become one of West's biggest career inspirations. In their early days in Nashville, West and her family would often not have enough to pay the rent or buy the week's groceries, so Cline would hire her to help with her wardrobe and West's husband Bill to play in her band. This new style shocked many in the then conservative country music industry, however her style blended naturally into other music industry fashions who were already wearing similar outfits. Her career began in 1959 when she made her first recording for Starday Records. Throughout the 1960s, West had Top 10 and Top 20 hits on the country music charts. Dottie West performing at the Grand Ole Oprys fifty-first anniversary celebration, 1976. Bad investments and a lull in Wests career in the late 1980s led to bankruptcy in 1990. The single made Dottie the first female country artist to win a Grammy Award (Best Female Country Vocal Performance), leading to an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. After releasing the Here Comes My Baby LP in 1965, Dottie and producer Chet Atkins reunited the following year for Suffer Time, which generated her biggest hit yet in "Would You Hold It Against Me". However, the album never materialized. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Read our Privacy Policy. After the release of House of Love in 1974, West notched a number of Top 40 hits including the Top 10 "Last Time I Saw Him",[6] "House of Love", and "Lay Back Lover". No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Dottie West I found on Findagrave.com. Dottie Wests income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. Then cast a spell over them. View the Songwriter Session: Kelly Archer event page. Born Dorothy Marie Marsh outside McMinnville, Tennessee, Dottie was the oldest of 10 children of Hollis and Pelina Marsh. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Dottie learned to play guitar while listening at night to the Grand Ole Opry on WSM radio in Nashville. In 1984, she appeared in the play Bring it on Home. Dottie West | 1932 - 1991 By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support local journalism. 2 for seven weeks with the re-make). She is the daughter of country star Dottie West. On March 5, 1963, Cline died in a plane crash along with Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and her pilot and manager Randy Hughes on her way home from a benefit at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, a concert West also attended. Dottie West: The Cream Of The EMI Years (2-CD) (Humphead Records) 50 tracks. Surviving family members include her loving husband of 35 years, Joe Sonny West of Abilene; her children, Richard Gerald West, Patricia Lynn West, both of Albuquerque, New Mexico, John. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? West had asked Cline to ride with her and Bill in their car, but Cline, anxious to get back home to her children, opted to fly instead. They called her outfit, not without derisiveness, "the weapon of mass reduction". In March, her Los Angeles manager sued her for $130,000. Country singer Dottie West died Wednesday morning of injuries suffered in a car wreck last week on the way to performing at the Grand Ole Opry, a hospital spokeswoman said. In 1961, the couple moved to Nashville. Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Add to your scrapbook. Along with her friends and fellow recording artists Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, she is considered one of the genre's most influential and groundbreaking female artists. However, as the Nashville sound progressed, West, like her friend Patsy Cline, began wearing more contemporary outfits on occasion, yet still remaining true to the sweetheart image as well. She died due to injuries from the accident days later while in the hospital. Learn more about Dick Curless: Hard Traveling Man from Maine. Dottie then signed with Atlantic Records but fared no better than she had at Starday. 2 hit, "Country Sunshine", was used in Coca-Cola commercials in the mid- and late-1970s. A week before "A Lesson in Leavin'" reached the No. Verify and try again. [6] The duo proved popular enough to be booked in some of the biggest venues in the United States and other countries. See clips from your favorite artists. "Paper Mansions" was a Top 10 country hit for Dottie West in 1967. A survivor at heart, Dottie lived through a childhood of savage beatings and sexual abuse from her father. She also joined her high school band, "The Cookskins", where she sang and played guitar. This account has been disabled. To use this feature, use a newer browser. She also posed for a revealing photo in the men's magazine Oui. She never missed success on the Country Top 40 from 1976-1984 and began successfully crossing over to Pop Music. In 1977, she was recording the song "Every Time Two Fools Collide" when, according to legend, Kenny Rogers suddenly entered the studio and began singing along. This album was not very successful; all three of the singles that it contained failed to chart in the Top 40. Please enter your email and password to sign in. / Every dollar donated to the Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supports its educational mission: to collect, preserve, and interpret the evolving history and traditions of country music. based on information from your browser. Dottie began appearing on local radio just shy of her 13th birthday and went on to study music at Tennessee Tech, where she also sang in a band; the . West did reunite with Frizzell for a few shows in the late 1980s. & Chorus, Bill Carle with Ralph Carmichael Orchestra and Chorus, Jane Froman with Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Sid Feller, Hank Snow, The Singing Ranger and The Rainbow Ranch Boys, Jacques Brel avec Franois Rauber et son orchestre, Joni James - Orchestra conducted by Lew Douglas, Eddy Arnold, The Tennessee Plowboy and His Guitar, Cliff Bruner's Texas Wanderers - Vocal Chorus by Dickie McBride, Gilbert Bcaud - Orchestre dir. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Trivia. Patsy Cline served as Wests mentor, and West, in turn, befriended other performers and writers, boosting the careers of Larry Gatlin, Jeannie Seely, and Steve Wariner. Bush, a longtime fan for whom she had performed at the White House, expressed his condolences at the CMA Awards. Try again later. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 0 cemeteries found in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee, USA. Shopping is such great therapy for me. West paid homage to friend Patsy Cline on the cover of her 1980 Wild West album, wearing her own updated sexy version of Cline's classic cowgirl style. Her duet recordings with Rogers, "Every Time Two Fools Collide", "All I Ever Need Is You", and "What Are We Doin' In Love", became country music standards. 00:00 There was no doubt that Dottie west was one of the hottest rising stars and her follow up #1 "Here Comes My Baby" proved it. West was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, where her mother, country star/songwriter Dottie West began appearing on the television program Landmark Jamboree as one half of a country-pop vocal duo called the Kay-Dots alongside partner Kathy Dee as Dottie was reinventing herself as a country pop star, and as she grew up in the country music genre, Shelly's style was . Search above to list available cemeteries. At 59 years old, Dottie West height not available right now. Her 1973 No. In the 1960s, West was one of the few female country singers working in what was then a male-dominated industry, influencing other female country singers like Lynn Anderson, Crystal Gayle, Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, and Tammy Wynette. She was married to Allen Frizzell from 1977 to 1985. All Dottie did was look out for others and this is how she was treateddisgusting if you ask me! Dottie West was one of country music's greatest female stars for 30 years. Dottie was a loving mother who later became the owner of Watson & West Realty before retiring to enjoy her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You are now leaving our website and onto another web property, which may include a different set of terms or conditions. 1 -- "Every Time Two Fools Collide" (1978); "All I Ever Need is You" (1979); and "What are We Doin' in Love" (1981). The song stayed at No. That summer, she toured for four weeks in the stage production, performing across the country. Both West and Messina are redheads. Dottie developed a knack for writing early, penning her first song, "Frog Pond Boogie," at the age of eleven. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. and cond. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 2 hit, "Country Sunshine", was used in Coca-Cola commercials in the mid- and late-1970s. In 1973, her signature song "Country Sunshine" became a hit Coca-Cola jingle and, in 1974, her marriage to Bill West ended. 2023 Country Music Hall of Fame. Dottie West. Dottie was born on August 25, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, but lived most of her life in Knoxville, Tennessee with the love of her life, her husband of 61 years, Jack West. "A Lesson in Leavin'" was West's first No. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Online condolences may be made at rosefuneraltn.com. The family. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. In 1977, West released her first album under United Artists, When It's Just You and Me. What would have been the 89th birthday of Dottie West was commemorated Monday afternoon at the . Sonia Jackson. In 2000, West was also honored with the BMI Golden Voice Awards with the "Female Golden Legacy Award". To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. While in college Dottie meet her first husband Bill West, who . Her hits continued through the rest of the 1960's and into the 1970's, a highpoint being her song "Country Sunshine" in 1973 which earned her two more Grammy nominations and was used in an iconic Coca-Cola commercial.In 1978 she recorded a duet album with pop/country superstar Kenny Rogers that brought her even greater fame and many awards, and launched Dottie's solo career to even new heights including three number records and her hits crossing over to chart on the pop/rock charts as well. Try again. Dottie West performing at Nashvilles Municipal Auditorium during Fan Fair, 1973. Along with her friends and fellow recording artists Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, she is considered one of the genre's most influential and groundbreaking female artists. The list of Dottie's personal momentous included the rights to all her music (I believe she wrote well over 400). 26. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. On March 26, 1992, a judge sentenced him to 11 months and 29 days of probation, and also ordered him to complete an alcohol treatment program. Associated With. [1], Although she remained a popular touring act, West's financial problems mounted. West appeared on numerous episodes of Country Family Reunion on RFD-TV. There was an error deleting this problem. (front of marker)Beloved daughter, wife and motherOur Country Sunshine(Back of marker)"I was born a country girlI will die a country girlMy world is made of Blue SkiesAnd sunshine, green fields and butterfliesI'm so glad I'm a county girl", Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. She was the eldest child to the family of ten. The album that included this song, Special Delivery, included two other Top 15 Country hits from 1980, "You Pick Me Up (And Put Me Down)" and "Leavin's for Unbelievers". She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2018. She started her music career by releasing the 1981 album Carryin' on the Family Names. A string of hit duets with Kenny Rogers included Every Time Two Fools Collide (1978) and What Are We Doin in Love (1981), which also became a Top Twenty pop recording. Her friend and fellow artist, Steve Wariner, whom she had helped make it to Nashville as a young man, sang "Amazing Grace". Year should not be greater than current year. Pictured, from left, are son Dale West, granddaughter Tess Frizzell and great-grandchildren Fable and Gatsby. After all of the work done over the last couple of years at the TBD, we were excited to welcome friends, family and fans to this unveiling, said Cantrell. Dottie West was one of country music's greatest female stars for 30 years. A couple of weeks later, President George H.W. Dottie West promotional photo from 1977. 2 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles in 1973. [1] Under United Artists, West's material changed from traditional country to up-tempo and slow-tempo Adult Contemporary-styled music. She leaves behind her husband of 72-years Leslie (Les) Rothwell and 3 children, Kathy Packer (Ron), Leslie Goudy (Terry) and Michael Rothwell (Sharon) as well 5 grandchildren and 6 great. Signing with Liberty Records in the early 1980s, albums such as "High Times", "Special Delivery" and "Are You Happy Baby?" Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Try again later. Although they did not perform any songs, Shelly West and David Frizzell appeared on the special, for which West was interviewed. During the same period, she also appeared in a pair of films, Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar and There's a Still on the Hill. In November 2003, CMT television voted West on their special countdown of the 40 Greatest Fashion Statements in Country Music at No. You consent to our cookies if you continue to use our website. Scotty Stevenson and The Canadian Night-Hawks featuring Bernie and Ruth MacLean, Johnny Brown and Buddy Ackers. 73 on the pop charts. Photo by Bill Goodman. Dottie West earned herself the respect of everyone in the music industry and countless fans. After marrying Bill West, her songwriting partner and steel guitarist, the Wests and their children moved to Nashville, Tennessee in the early 1960's, where she played hostess to then-unknown songwriters such as Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. 3 hit that year. She died in 1991 from injuries in a car accident at age 58 but will always be remembered as one of the great queens of country music. Dottie West planned a comeback but an automobile accident claimed her life while en route to the Grand Ole Opry. Before signing with United Artists Records in 1976, her final album for RCA, Carolina Cousins, was released in 1975. She is survived by her daughters Betty Hamlett Sundqvist (Ingmar) and Janice West Holmes (Tommy) of Knoxville. By August of 1990, she owed nearly $1.3 million in back taxes to the IRS, which later auctioned off her home and belongings. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Her husband is Al Winters (28 June1983 - 1990)( divorced), Byron Metcalf (27 August1973 - 1981)( divorced), Bill West (1953 - 1972)( divorced)( 4 children). Failed to remove flower. Photo by Byron Allen. Discover Dottie West's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. She married the steel guitarist Bill West, who became her co-songwriter and helped her entertain country music's biggest acts. Her hits continued through the rest of the 1960's and into the 1970's, a highpoint being her song "Country Sunshine" in 1973 which earned her two more Grammy nominations and was used in an iconic Coca-Cola commercial. Wests memorial stone, which is located at Mt View Cemetery, is now registered as an official stop on the Tennessee Music Pathways tour. It became a No. West worked her way through college and married steel guitarist Bill West in 1953, and when he took a job in Cleveland, Ohio, she landed a singing slot on that city's Landmark Jubilee TV show as half . Dottie successfully auditioned for Starday Records in 1959, but little came of the affiliation. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Dorothy Marie "Dottie" Williams, age 78, of Wellston, sadly passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at Four Winds Community in Jackson. See top. The album was her last with Atkins, and she followed it in 1970 with two releases, Forever Yours and Country Boy and Country Girl, a collection of pairings with Jimmy Dean. In 1978 and 1979 they won the Country Music Association's "Vocal Duo of the Year" award, one of West's few major awards. A TV movie of her life aired in 1995. She thanked Mackie on the album's credits "To the man whose clothes make women look good, Bob Mackie." From November 2012 through May 2013, the Hall of Fame featured West and many of her costumes in a spotlight exhibit, "Country Sunshine: Dottie West" for the celebration of what would've been her 80th birthday. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The soft drink company liked the result so much that it signed her to a lifetime contract as a jingle writer. Dottie West died at the age of 58 years. [1] However, she did introduce herself to younger audiences as she lent her voice to Melissa Raccoon in the film The Raccoons and the Lost Star in 1983, a precursor to the later series produced by Kevin Gillis, The Raccoons. Dottie West "Country Sunshine" Country Road TV 449K subscribers Subscribe 18K views 2 years ago Subscribe to this Country Road TV YouTube Channel.FREE! Thanks for your help! [1] The family was poor and to make ends meet, Pelina opened up a restaurant, with whose operation Dottie often helped her mother. So, how much is Dottie West worth at the age of 59 years old? Dottie West was one of the most successful, . If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. In 1951, she obtained a music scholarship to Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dottie West was born on October 11, 1932. Singer-songwriter who influenced country music with her songs like "Here Comes My Baby Back Again" and her mentoring of future stars. Dottie West HISTORY WITH BILLY BOB'S: . There is no doubt that the little girl from Tennessee came a long way. So, how much is Dottie West worth at the age of 59 years old? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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