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| World Wide Hits | |
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| Released | 1968 |
| Genre | Easy listening, pop |
| Label | Atco Records |
| Producer | Norman Petty |
Wide World Hits is the title of a recording by the instrumental group the String-A-Longs, released on Atco SD 33-241. (According to the aforewikilinked article, the album is actually performed by the Fireballs.)
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