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- ↑ https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm10794830
- ↑ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 235. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ↑ "Power Station: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2010). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits (9th ed.). New York: Billboard Books. p. 517. ISBN 9780823085545 . Retrieved 11 May 2020.
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