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- ↑ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 72.
- ↑ "Dimples D. - German Chart". charts.de. Retrieved 2014-04-22.[ dead link ]
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