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- ↑ Leeds, Alan, and Harry Weinger (1991). "Star Time: Song by Song". In Star Time (pp. 46–53) [CD booklet]. New York: PolyGram Records.
- ↑ Leeds, Alan (2009). Live at the Garden: Expanded Edition [CD booklet]. New York: Universal Records.
- ↑ George, Nelson. The Death of Rhythm and Blues . Pantheon Books, 1988, p. 109.
- ↑ Smith, R.J. (2012). The One: The Life and Music of James Brown, 175. New York: Gotham Books.
