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- ↑ Wilson, John S. (1987-04-30). "CABARET: RAINGER REVUE". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ↑ Gioia, Ted (2012). The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire. New York City: Oxford University Press. p. 95. ISBN 978-0-19-993739-4.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954 . Wisconsin: Record Research. p. 215. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ↑ "www.allmusic.com". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
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