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- ↑ Wood, James (September 5, 2012). "Interview: The 'Pride' of Mike Tramp". Guitar World . Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- ↑ "Unearthed: White Lion "Tell Me", The Lost Single From 'Pride'". Rock you Radio. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ↑ Blabbermouth (2020-05-01). "WHITE LION: 'All You Need Is Rock 'N' Roll - The Complete Albums 1985-1991' Box Set Due In June". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
- ↑ "White Lion - Tell Me". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
- ↑ "Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-08-23.