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- ↑ Billboard April 24, 1971 Page 56, Top 60 Pop Spotlight
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 Through 2007: A-E Vincent Terrace Page 57
- ↑ Soul Train Soul Train History Book: Love, Peace, and ‘Soul Unlimited’
- ↑ Discogs Joe Porter Discography , Writing & arrangement
- ↑ Billboard March 12, 1977 Billboard's Recommended LP's
- ↑ Billboard August 1, 1970 Page 72 Amaret in 'Outside' Spree
- ↑ Discogs Joe Porter Amaret
- ↑ Billboard August 12, 1972 Page 58, Billboard Album Reviews
- ↑ Discogs Lynne Randell – Wasn't It You / Grey Day
- ↑ hitparade.ch Dian Hart - Johnny One Time
- ↑ Discogs Joe Porter Discography, Production