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- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research.
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- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 290.
- ↑ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
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- ↑ "DECCA (USA) numerical listing discography: 27500 - 27999". 78discography.com. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
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