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- ↑ Dubey, Matt; Karr, Harold (1956). "Mutual Admiration Society". Happy Hunting. Top40db. Retrieved 2009-06-25.
- ↑ Dubey, Matt; Karr, Harold (1956). "Mutual Admiration Society". Happy Hunting. International Lyrics Playground. Retrieved 2009-06-25.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 109.