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References
- ↑ Neil Sedaka, Emergence Retrieved June 15, 2015
- ↑ "RPM Top 100 Singles - November 20, 1971" (PDF).
- ↑ Dr. Music, Dr. Music Retrieved June 15, 2015
- ↑ Dr. Music, "One More Mountain to Climb" single release Retrieved June 15, 2015
- ↑ Craig Scott, "One More Mountain to Climb" single release Retrieved June 15, 2015
- ↑ Skylark, 2 Retrieved June 15, 2015
- ↑ David Soul, David Soul Retrieved June 15, 2015
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