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References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954 . Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 524. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ↑ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ↑ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
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