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- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 209. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ "Singles Discography for Embassy Records". globaldogproductions. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits (8th ed.). New York: Billboard Books. p. 261. ISBN 0-8230-7499-4.
- ↑ British Hit Singles & Albums. London: Guinness World Records. 2004. p. 216. ISBN 1-904994-00-8.
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