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- 1 2 Just for You (Media notes). The McCrarys. Hollywood, California: Capitol EMI Records. 1980.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ↑ "Natural High 4 - Various Artists". United States: All Music Guide. Retrieved 2010-12-26.
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