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- 1 2 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 354. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ Music Week, December 25, 1976 - Page 3 Eurovision short list dozen are chosen
- ↑ RPM Weekly, Volume 27 No. 11 June 11, 1977 - Page 16 RPM CROSS CANADA ADDITONS OSHAWA CKLB (Ed Lesso) Playlisted
- ↑ Music Week, October 1, 1977 - AIRPLAY ACTION, Radio Victory PORTSMOUTH, HIT PICKS
- ↑ Music Week, October 1, 1977 - Page 109 STAR BREAKERS
- ↑ Official Charts - ANGEL OF THE MORNING/ANYWAY THAT YOU WANT ME by MARY MASON
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