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- ↑ "www.discogs.com". discogs.com. 1973. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 288. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ "45cat - Peters And Lee - Welcome Home / Can't Keep My Mind On The Game - Philips - UK - 6006 307".
- 1 2 Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 192.
- ↑ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 232. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ↑ "WELCOME HOME – PETERS AND LEE | Official Charts".
- ↑ Walkers Crisps - Welcome Home (1995, UK) on YouTube
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