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- ↑ RPM Weekly, Volume 50 No. 7 September 29, 1973 - Page 36 The Programmers POP MUSIC PLAY LIST
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- ↑ Music for World Peace Records - Lisa Hartt
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- ↑ RPM Weekly Volume 26 No. 24 March 12, 1977 - Page 9 RPM FEATURE ALBUM