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- ↑ Brenda Lee, "Big Four Poster Bed" single release Retrieved June 21, 2014
- ↑ Brenda Lee, "Big Four Poster Bed" Chart Positions Retrieved June 21, 2014
- ↑ Brenda Lee, Now Retrieved June 21, 2014
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