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References
- ↑ Riccardi, Ricky (2011). What a Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong's Later Years. New York City: Pantheon Books. pp. 81–82. ISBN 978-0-307-37844-6.
- ↑ Allen, Steve (1999). Steve Allen's Songs: 100 Lyrics with Commentary. Steve Allen. p. 73. ISBN 0-7864-0736-0.
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