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- ↑ "Rex Smith's claim to fame". Thirteen Ventures Ltd. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ↑ "CASH BOX Top 100 Singles 6/30/79" . Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ↑ Leszczak, Bob. From Small Screen to Vinyl: A Guide to Television Stars Who Made Records, 1950-2000
- ↑ Sooner or Later DVD at Amazon.com
