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- ↑ Barr, Steve C. "Brunswick and Vocalion Records". Capsnews.org. Retrieved 11 November 2006.
- ↑ "Melotone Music". Melotone Music. Archived from the original on 2011-01-28. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
- ↑ "Cover versions of Shave 'Em Dry by Lucille Bogan". Secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
- ↑ "SHAVE 'EM DRY - Lyrics - International Lyrics Playground". Lyricsplayground.com. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
