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References
- ↑ Adrian Kerridge. Tape's Rolling Take One (2016)
- ↑ Easy Street, The Melody Light Orchestra, conducted by Ole Jensen (aka Robert Farnon), C490B (1954/55)
- ↑ Biography, Robert Farnon Society
- ↑ Avalanche. New Century Orchestra/Len Stevens - Francis Day and Hunter Recorded Music Library, FDH 048 (1948)
- ↑ Scowcroft, Philip. Twenty First Garland of British Light Music Composers
- ↑ 'Len Stevens', at Guild Music
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