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- 1 2 Raydio: For Those Who Like to Groove. Arista Records. 1980.
- ↑ "Raydio: For Those Who Like to Groove (Hot Soul Songs)". Billboard .
- ↑ "Raydio: For Those Who Like to Groove (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard .
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