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- ↑ The Detroit Emeralds, "Do Me Right" single release Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ↑ The Detroit Emeralds, "Do Me Right" chart positions Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ↑ The Detroit Emeralds, Do Me Right Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ↑ Denise LaSalle, "Do Me Right" single release Retrieved January 16, 2016.
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