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- ↑ "On this day..... Press ad, 1990 -ADAMSKI HQ". 5 February 2022 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Kutner, Jon; Leigh, Spencer (26 May 2010). 1,000 UK Number One Hits. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857123602 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Adamski Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard.
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