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- ↑ "Barfota" (in Swedish). Svensk mediedatabas. 1974. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
- ↑ "Svensktoppen" (in Swedish). Sveriges Radio. 1974. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
- ↑ "Svensktoppen" (in Swedish). Sveriges Radio. 1975. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
- ↑ Barnens svenska sångbok (1999)
