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- ↑ Duane Eddy, "Kommotion" Chart Positions Retrieved April 26, 2014
- ↑ Duane Eddy, $1,000,000.00 Worth of Twang Retrieved April 26, 2014
- ↑ Duane Eddy, "Kommotion" single release Retrieved April 26, 2014
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