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References
- ↑ ESC Extra: Sweden - Axel Algmark Interview Archived March 28, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Expressen: Axel Algmark - "Kyss mig" (in Swedish)
- ↑ SwedishCharts.com "Kyss mig" page Archived June 7, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Sverige Radio website: Axel Algmark vann med "Lördag" (in Swedish)
- ↑ SwedishCharts: Axel Algmark Discography
