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- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 413.
- ↑ "Melba Moore - A Little Bit Love, 1986, 7" Vinyl".
- ↑ "Melba Moore - A Little Bit More, UK, 12" Single".
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