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References
- ↑ "Mimi Martel 78 RPM - Discography - USA - 78 RPM".
- ↑ Billboard – January 15, 1955 – Page 39 "Spin It Records, headed by Nick Therry and Eddie LeBaron, have been organized in Hollywood and DOW January 17 via two releases featuring Mimi Martel and Nick Therry."
- ↑ Billboard – December 31, 1955 – Page 34 MIMI MARTEL Someone Threw the Frying Pan Away 74 VICTOR 6371— Novelty samba has an infectious beat which the ork projects with glee. The lyrics are handled cheerfully by the thrush. Good deejay potential.
- ↑ "Mimi Martel Discography - USA - 45cat".
- ↑ Billboard – August 18, 1956 – Page 40 Singer Mimi Martel signed by CBS-TV to costar with Red Rowe in a new afternoon show."
- ↑ "Mimi Martel". Discogs .
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