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References
- ↑ "Top 40 & 5", RPM Weekly , Volume 2, No. 10, November 2, 1964. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ↑ Hot 100 - Terry Black Unless You Care Chart History, Billboard.com. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ↑ Terry Black, Only 16 Retrieved June 13, 2015
- ↑ Johnny Chester, "Unless You Care" release information Retrieved June 13, 2015
- ↑ Bobby Curtola, "Unless You Care" single release Retrieved June 13, 2015
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