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References
- ↑ Billboard Singles, Allmusic.com
- ↑ Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. 7th edn, 2000
- ↑ Freddy Trujillo at Allmusic.com
- ↑ milk carton pop stars: A'me vs Amy
