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- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 85. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ↑ "www.discogs.com". discogs.com. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ↑ "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
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