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- ↑ Breihan, Tom (March 24, 2021). "The Number Ones: Tiffany's "I Think We're Alone Now". Stereogum . Retrieved November 7, 2023.
Ritchie Cordell joined Super K Productions, the big bubblegum production house of the late '60s and early '70s. Cordell co-wrote hits like Crazy Elephant's "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'" and 1910 Fruitgum Company's "Indian Giver"...
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- ↑ Brian Currin (2003-05-25). "South African Rock Lists Website - SA Charts 1965 - 1989 Acts (0-9)". Rock.co.za. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
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