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Cotton Candy is an album by Al Hirt that was released in 1964 by RCA Victor. The album features the Anita Kerr Singers.
Sugar Lips is an album by Al Hirt released in 1964 by RCA Victor.
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- ↑ Al Hirt, "Al's Place" Retrieved April 4, 2013
- ↑ Al Hirt's "Al's Place" Chart Positions Retrieved April 4, 2013
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