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- ↑ "Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Green Onions". Discogs . 1962. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Bill Justis, Alley Cat/Green Onions: Bill Justis Plays 12 Big Instrumental Hits". Discogs . 1962. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Steve Allen, Gravy Waltz and 11 Current Hits!". Discogs . 1963. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Al Grey, Having a Ball". Discogs . 1963. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
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