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- ↑ "It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin' - Johnny Tillotson | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
- ↑ "Before I'm Over You - Loretta Lynn | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
- ↑ "Back In Baby's Arms - Connie Smith | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
- ↑ "Paper Roses - Marie Osmond | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
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