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References
- 1 2 Donaldson, Walter; Breen, May Singhi (1927). At Sundown (When Love Is Calling Me Home): Fox-Trot Song. New York: Leo Feist, Inc. OCLC 9710628.
- ↑ Tyler 2007, p. 147.
- ↑ Pawlak, Keith. "Inventory of the Artie Shaw Collection, 1910-2005 (bulk 1936-1955) Collection Number: MMS 5" (PDF). University of Arizona School of Music. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 29, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
- ↑ "Mildred Bailey – At Sundown / Lover, Come Back To Me". Discogs . Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ↑ "A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
Bibliography
- Tyler, Don (2007). Hit Songs, 1900–1955: American Popular Music of the Pre-Rock Era. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-2946-2. OCLC 76961274.
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