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- ↑ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media . Vol. 21, no. 6. 1 February 2003. p. 11. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
- ↑ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
- ↑ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
- ↑ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2003" (PDF). UKChartsPlus . Retrieved 5 December 2018.
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