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- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. pp. 37–8. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ Ewing, Tomg (28 September 2003). "Winifired Atwell - "Let's Have Another Party"". Freaky Trigger. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
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