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- 1 2 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 377. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ "Moony – Dove (I'll Be Loving You)". italiancharts.com. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ↑ "Discography Moony". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ↑ "Discografie Moony". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ↑ "DB Boulevard – Point of View". spanishcharts.com. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
