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- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 216.
- ↑ "Aretha Franklin - Break It to Me Gently (7", Vinyl, Single)". discogs.com. 1977.
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