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References
- ↑ "Charly McClain singles". Allmusic . Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ↑ "RPM Country Singles for December 16, 1978". RPM . Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ↑ "Charly McClain Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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