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References
- ↑ RPM Weekly, Volume 12 No. 15, November 29, 1969 - Page 5 ROSS GAINS CONTROL OF REVOLUTION
- ↑ Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series - Page 1876 MUSIC Jul-Dec
- ↑ Plixid - Motherlode - When I Die: The Best Of (2008)
- ↑ Canadian Music Blog, August 17, 2014 - Debunking One-Hit Wonder Myths
- ↑ Billboard, May 23, 1970 - Page 60 Announcing the 1969 winners of the second annual BMI CANADA LIMITED CERTIFICATES OF HONOUR
- ↑ Musicradio77.com - WMCA Radio 57 Survey for November 5, 1969
- ↑ RPM Weekly, 12 No. 14, November 22nd. 1969 - Pages 6-7
- ↑ Canadian Music Blog, August 17, 2014 - Debunking One-Hit Wonder Myths
- ↑ Canadian Music Blog, March 13, 2011 - 1969’s Biggest Canadian Hits
- ↑ "CHUM 30 - December 13, 1969".
- ↑ "RPM Top 100 Singles - December 13, 1969" (PDF).
- ↑ RPM Weekly, Volume 12 No. 15, November 29, 1969 - Page 5 ROSS GAINS CONTROL OF REVOLUTION
- ↑ Tropicalglen.com - CASH BOX Top 100 Singles Week ending NOVEMBER 22, 1969
- ↑ Cash Box Pop Singles Charts, 1950-1993 - Page 240 Motherlode
- ↑ Plixid - Motherlode - When I Die: The Best Of (2008)
