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References
- ↑ The 5th Dimension, "Ashes to Ashes" Canadian AC Chart Position Retrieved January 24, 2015
- ↑ The 5th Dimension, "Ashes to Ashes" Canadian AC Chart Position Retrieved January 24, 2015
- ↑ The 5th Dimension, "Ashes to Ashes" U.S. Chart Positions Retrieved January 24, 2015
- ↑ The 5th Dimension, Living Together, Growing Together Retrieved January 24, 2015
- ↑ The 5th Dimension, "Ashes to Ashes" single release Retrieved January 24, 2015
- ↑ Dennis Lambert, "Dream On" single release Retrieved January 24, 2015
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