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- ↑ Gilliland, John (1969). "Show 31 – Ballad in Plain D: An introduction to the Bob Dylan era. [Part 1]" (audio). Pop Chronicles . University of North Texas Libraries. Track 3.
- ↑ Wolff, Daniel. "Grown-Up Anger – Daniel Wolff – Hardcover". HarperCollins US. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ↑ "Searching For A Gem", Bob Dylan's Officially Released Rarities and Obscurities: Audio: 2000
- ↑ "David Bowie's "Hunky Dory"".
- ↑ "Chimes of Freedom – Amnesty International USA". Amnesty International USA. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
