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References
- ↑ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992: 23 years of hit singles & albums from the top 100 charts. St Ives, N.S.W, Australia: Australian Chart Book. p. 226. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ↑ "National Top 100 Singles for 1974". Kent Music Report. 30 December 1974. Retrieved 15 January 2022– via Imgur.
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