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- ↑ Jack Emblow Masters of Melody www.mastersofmelody.co.uk Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ↑ Jack Emblow Music Career www.accordions.com Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ↑ Sing Something Simple Jack Emblow with the Adams Singers.www.radiorewind.co.uk. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ↑ Jack Emblow Accordionist Biography www.allmusic.com Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ↑ Jack Emblow 'The Gov' boxandfiddlearchive.weebly.com Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ↑ Jack Emblow Retires accordions.com Retrieved 28 May 2020.
