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References
- ↑ Rick Nelson, "Teen Age Idol" Chart Positions Retrieved April 12, 2014
- ↑ Rick Nelson, "I've Got My Eyes on You (And I Love What I See)" Chart Positions Retrieved April 12, 2014
- ↑ "Billboard Top 100 - 1962". Archived from the original on December 7, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ↑ Jo Ann Campbell, "Teen Age Idol" Single Release Retrieved April 12, 2014
- ↑ Keith Moon, Two Sides of the Moon Retrieved April 12, 2014
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