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- ↑ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 125. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ↑ In the US the original version of "Roxy Roller" with Nick Gilder on vocals had not been released. There were however two charting versions released by London Records on which newly recorded vocals replacing Gilder's were by new lead singers: Clark Perry resp. Bryan Adams. The first new version climbed to No. 90 on the Billboard Hot 100, the latter to No. 99. Read the article on "Roxy Roller" for further information.
- ↑ This is about Nick's own re-recording of the song released by Chrysalis Records, however not in Canada.
