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References
- ↑ Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series - Page 1977 1969, Sheppard, Neil.
- ↑ Billboard, September 6, 1969 - Page 102 International News Reports, Polydor to Issue 'Hands" In England
- ↑ RPM Weekly, Volume 11 No. 13 Week of May 26th. 1969 - Page 18 Recommended Canadian Content
- ↑ RPM Weekly, Volume 11 No. 13 Week of May 26th. 1969 - Page 23 RECORDS
- ↑ RPM Weekly, Volume 11 No. 15 Week of June 9th, 1969 - Page 10 Canadian Content Chart
- ↑ RPM Weekly, Volume 11 No. 15 Week of June 9th, 1969 - Page 11 RPM100
- ↑ RPM Weekly, Volume 11 No. 20 Week of July 14th, 1969 - Page 1 U.S. Release For Polydor's Life
- ↑ RPM Weekly, Volume 11 No. 20 Week of July 14th, 1969 - Page 4 RPM Canadian Content Chart
- ↑ RPM Weekly, Volume 11 No. 20 Week of July 14th, 1969 - Page 5 RPM100
- ↑ Billboard, August 2, 1969 - Page 57 Canadian News Report, Maple Leaf Network Helps Booming Canadian Talent By RITCHIE YORKE
- ↑ citizenfreak.com (© Museum of Canadian Music) - Life - ST