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References
- ↑ 45Cat - John Rowles - Discography, New Zealand
- ↑ GrownUps - John Rowles “M’lady”
- ↑ Billboard Magazine , April 19, 1969 - Page 73 Billboard Hits of the World, New Zealand
- ↑ Billboard, April 26, 1969 - Page 63 Billboard Hits of the World, New Zealand
- ↑ Sergent.com.au - John Rowles
- ↑ Pop Archives - JOHN ROWLES M'Lady