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References
- ↑ Bergreen, Laurence (1990). As Thousands Cheer - The Life of Irving Berlin . New York: Viking Penguin. pp. 287, 306. ISBN 0-340-53486-9.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954 . Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 511. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ↑ "A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
- ↑ Victoria Cordova & The Alfredo Antonini Orchestra performing "How Deep Is the Ocean" for Muzak (circa 1949) as archived at the Library of Congress Online Catalog at catalog.loc.gov]
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Gioia, Ted (2012). The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire. New York City: Oxford University Press. pp. 148–149. ISBN 978-0-19-993739-4.
- ↑ "Record Reviews and Possibilities: Artie Shaw (Musicraft 409 and 412)". Billboard. November 2, 1946. p. 26.
