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- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 319.
- ↑ "The Hot 100 Chart". Billboard .
- ↑ Adam White; Fred Bronson (1993). The Billboard Book of Number One Rhythm & Blues Hits. Billboard Books. ISBN 9780823082858.
- ↑ Hitparade.ch - Van McCoy & The Soul City Symphony – Boogie Down
- ↑ Soul Years - Van McCoy, Boogie Down
- ↑ MusicVF.com - Boogie Down By: Van McCoy
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