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References
- ↑ Ready to Fly, David Eggleton – Page 32
- ↑ AudioCulture, 28 April 2013 – Impact – Simon Grigg
- ↑ Billboard , 1 January 1966 – Page 37 Music Capitals of the World, Wellington N.Z. – John P. Monaghan
- ↑ Music.net.nz – Bunny Walters, Bio
- ↑ Billboard, 7 September 1974 – Page 55 Billboard Hits of the World, New Zealand
