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- ↑ Robert Matthew-Walker (1995). Heartbreak hotel: the life and music of Elvis Presley. Castle Communications. ISBN 978-1-86074-055-8.
- 1 2 Elvis Presley - Off the Record: "Starting Today" from the Wonder of You on YouTube
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- ↑ Ron Barry (1976). The Elvis Presley American discography. Spectator Service, Maxigraphics.
