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References
- ↑ American Singing Groups: A History from 1940s to Today, By Jay Warner - Page 439 The 1960s, Rochell and the Candles
- ↑ AllMusic - Rochell & the Candles, Biography
- ↑ Chicago Top 40 Charts 1960-1969, edited by Ronald Smith - Page 189
- ↑ 45Cat - Rochell And The Candles - Discography
- ↑ American Singing Groups: A History from 1940s to Today, By Jay Warner - Page 439 The 1960s, Rochell and the Candles
- ↑ Billboard, February 23, 1963 - Page 37 Simply Stated-The dynamic new Del-Fi records explode with excitement!
- ↑ AllMusic - Rochell & the Candles , Biography
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups, By Mitch Rosalsky - Page 49 Candles, Rochell & (Los Angeles)
- ↑ Discogs - Rochell & The Candles, Discography, Singles & EPs
- ↑ 45Cat - Rochell And The Candles - Discography, USA
- ↑ Rocky Productions - ROCHELL & THE CANDLES, DISCOGRAPHY
- ↑ Discogs - Rochell & The Candles, Discography, Albums
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