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References
- ↑ Sergent.com.au Anderson and Wise
- ↑ National Library of New Zealand Anderson & Wise (sound recording) ; Yo Yo Mac / Taptiklis & Kaye ; (performed by) Anderson & Wise.
- ↑ Wanganui Chronicle , Wednesday Feb 17, 2016 Reality Show a sunny collection By Geoff Follett
- ↑ iTunes Reality Show, The Blues Buffet
- ↑ Wanganui Chronicle , Thursday, 03 March 2016 Join in on music and kindness at Pauls Rd Live By Iain Hyndman
- ↑ 45cat Artist: Nash Chase, Catalogue: HR.479
- ↑ Audio Culture, 30 Dec 2015 APRA Silver Scroll nominated songs 1965-1976, 1972
- ↑ Sergent.com.au Nash Chase
- ↑ Amplifier.co.nz Pop > Nash Chase
- ↑ New Zealand Herald, 30 July 1973 Page 179 $300 goes to winner of song contest
- ↑ Sergent.com.au Nash Chase
- ↑ Discogs Various – 20 Studio One Hits
- ↑ National Library of New Zealand Anderson & Wise (sound recording) ; Yo Yo Mac / Taptiklis & Kaye ; (performed by) Anderson & Wise.
- ↑ InMyCollection 7" - Anderson & Wise - Anderson & Wise
- ↑ The New Zealand Archive of Film, Television and Sound Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision Catalogue → 19214, Nash Chase