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References
- 1 2 3 Pittsburgh Press article: "Disc Roundup."
- ↑ Chicago Tribune article: "Line Up For Listening", July 2, 1978.
- ↑ AllMusic page: "Elizabeth Barraclough - Discography."
- ↑ Robert Christgau review: "Elizabeth Barraclough."
- ↑ Pittsburgh Press article: "Disc Roundup", by Bruce Meyer. August 2, 1978.
