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References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954 . Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 110. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ↑ Burlingam, Sandra. "Jazz Standards Songs and Instrumentals (Like Someone in Love)". jazzstandards.com. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
