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- 1 2 Hinckley, D. (September 12, 2008). "Singing up a 'Mighty Storm' in Galveston". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
- ↑ "Wasn't That a Mighty Storm (lyrics)". The Mudcat Café. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
- ↑ Tony Rice bio on www.flatpick.com
- ↑ Info on Tony Rice on www.bluegrass.org.au