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- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 1103. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
- ↑ "Bob Havens Interview". Welkshow.org.
- ↑ Al Hirt, "Swingin' Dixie!" at Dan's Pier 600 in New Orleans; Audio Fidelity Stereodisc AFSD 5877
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