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- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 431. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ Click 2 music.co.uk - Pop! Archived 2008-03-24 at the Wayback Machine
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- ↑ OfficialCharts.com UK Chart details
