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References
- ↑ Frankie Avalon, "DeDe Dinah" Chart Positions Retrieved February 10, 2014
- ↑ Frankie Avalon, Frankie Avalon Retrieved February 10, 2014
- ↑ Frankie Avalon, "DeDe Dinah" single release Retrieved February 10, 2014
- ↑ Dick Clark Saturday Night Beechnut Show entry on WWW.TV.COM website
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