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References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954 . Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 241. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Record Research.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954 . Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 530. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ↑ https://www.bingmagazine.co.uk/bingmagazine/crosbySongs.html
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