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References
- "The Junos: Hill and Cummings the frontrunners". The Globe and Mail . 23 March 1978. p. 15.
- Godfrey, Stephen (30 March 1978). "Dan Hill takes three top Junos". The Globe and Mail . p. 13.
- "Stompin' Tom awaits industry blacklist". The Globe and Mail . 1 April 1978. p. 32.