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- ↑ McEnery, Dave; Betty Ann Fisher (1939). Red River Dave song book: marvelous collection of cowboy, hill-billy, mountain and home songs, all originals. New York: Stasny Music Corporation.
- ↑ Wadey, Paul (2002-01-21). "Red River Dave McEnery". The Independent . Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2009.
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