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References
- ↑ "Glen Campbell singles". Allmusic . Retrieved 25 March 2011.
- ↑ "RPM Country Singles for September 19, 1970". RPM . Retrieved 25 March 2011.
- ↑ "Glen Campbell Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Glen Campbell Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
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