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- ↑ Beverly Ross (13 January 2012), "Lollipop" story behind the song, archived from the original on 6 May 2012, retrieved 23 April 2012
- ↑ Dean, Maury (2003). Rock and Roll: Gold Rush. Algora Pub. p. 140. ISBN 9780875862279.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 119.
- 1 2 "The Chordettes: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
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- ↑ "CHUM Hit Parade, week of March 31, 1958". Chumtribute.com.
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- ↑ "R&B Best Sellers in Store". Billboard. April 7, 1958. p. 53.
- ↑ "Mudlarks". The Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Sings Hits of the Rockin' '50's : Bobby Vee". AllMusic . Retrieved January 23, 2023.
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