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- ↑ Behind the Rock and Beyond, By Leon Isackson – GET 'IM FOR THE BAND and RYANNY GETS A PADDLE
- ↑ Count Down, 14 August 1964 – Vol. 1 No.9 Page 9 A tribute to Claude Papesch by Pete Gordon
- ↑ The Auckland Star , 24 October 1964 – Claude Papesch versatile
- ↑ The New Zealand Herald , 7 May 1966 – Pop artists learn their trade in a serious academy
- ↑ I Remember when I was Young: The Matt Taylor Story, By Toby Burrows, Phil Riseborough – Page 82, Page 83
- ↑ Tomorrow is Today: Australia in the Psychedelic Era, 1966–1970, edited by Iain McIntyre – Page 140 16. 'Mr. Time' – Chain
- ↑ Milesago – CHAIN
- ↑ Discogs – Claude Papesch Discography, Albums
- ↑ Discogs – Claude Papesch – Hammond Electrique, Credits
- ↑ Milesago – CLAUDE PAPESCH
- ↑ Sergent.com.au – Claude Papesch
- ↑ Discogs – Claude Papesch Discography, Singles & EPs
- ↑ Discogs – Claude Papesch Discography