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- ↑ "Go Set chart 30 May 1970". Pop Archives. 30 May 1970. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ↑ "Russell Morris – Rachael". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- ↑ "THE TOP 40 FOR 1970". Pop Archives. 1970. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ↑ "THE TOP 40 FOR 1970". Pop Archives. 1970. Retrieved 24 August 2016.