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References
- ↑ Satin Pillows - By: Bobby Vinton, MusicVF.com. Accessed October 24, 2015
- ↑ Bobby Vinton - Chart History - The Hot 100, Billboard.com. Accessed October 24, 2015
- ↑ "R.P.M. Play Sheet", RPM Weekly , Volume 4, Ed. 21, January 17, 1966. Accessed October 24, 2015
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