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- ↑ Steve Marriott - All Too Beautiful... p. 248.
- ↑ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 341. CN 5585.
- ↑ Humble Pie at AllMusic
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