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References
- ↑ The Independent Obituary: David Cox Graham Melville-Mason Friday 4 April 1997
- 1 2 Obituary, The Times, 26 February 1997, p 21
- ↑ BBC Genome listing, 20 June, 1984
- 1 2 Obituary, The Daily Telegraph, 19 February 1997, p 23
- ↑ Scowcroft, Philip L. An Eleventh Garland of British Light Music Composers
- ↑ Purcell School staff profile
- ↑ Commonwealth Resounds website
- ↑ David Cox Signature tune tape TLN10 BQ741 including Lilliburlero etc
- ↑ BBC World Service. What is the BBC World Service signature tune?
- ↑ Off-air recording of London Calling, including David Cox Interview
- ↑ Radio Times Issue 1627, 16th January, 1955, p 24
- ↑ Radio Times Issue 1640, 17 April 1955, p 5
- ↑ Celtic Magic (British Composer Series), Chamber music and songs by Peter Crossley-Holland and his circle. CAMEO 2026 (2005)
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