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- ↑ Russell, Tony (1997). The Blues: From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray. Dubai: Carlton Books. p. 135. ISBN 1-85868-255-X.
- ↑ HONKY TONK TRAIN BLUES, Originals.be
- ↑ Honky Tonk Train Blues 62nd in 1927, Secondhandsongs.com
- ↑ Honky Tonk Train : Bob Crosby and his Orchestra : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive, archive.org
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 183. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
