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- ↑ "Switchfoot -- Love Alone Is Worth The Fight [Official Video]". YouTube. October 1, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ↑ Graff, Gary (April 2, 2013). "Switchfoot to Share Surfing, Stage and Studio Footage in 'Fading West' Film". Billboard . Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Fading West Trailer + Press Release; New Switchfoot Website; Fall Tour Dates". Land of Broken Hearts. June 25, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
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- ↑ "Switchfoot Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Switchfoot Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ↑ "Switchfoot Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
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