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References
- ↑ Young Man (cassette). Billy Dean. Liberty Records. 1991. C4-94302.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. pp. 119–120. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ↑ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 1508." RPM . Library and Archives Canada. May 4, 1991. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- ↑ "Billy Dean Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1991". RPM . December 21, 1991. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- ↑ "Best of 1991: Country Songs". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 1991. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
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