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- ↑ Duane Eddy, "Because They're Young" single release, 45cat.com, Retrieved January 25, 2014
- ↑ "Billboard Top 100 - 1960". Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ↑ "CHUM Hit Parade - July 4, 1960".
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