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References
- ↑ Library of Congress. Copyright Office. (1952). Catalog of Copyright Entries 1952 Published Music Jan-Dec 3D Ser Vol 6 Pt 5A. United States Copyright Office. U.S. Govt. Print. Off.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 388.
- ↑ Escott, Colin (2004). Hank Williams: The Biography. Back Bay. p. 219. ISBN 0-316-73497-7.
- ↑ Escott, Colin (2004). Hank Williams: The Biography. Back Bay. p. 347. ISBN 0-316-73497-7.