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- 1 2 "Wishful Thinking: The Challenge Years: Wynn Stewart: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic . Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ↑ Stewart, Wynn (October 1959). ""Wishful Thinking"/"Uncle Tome Got Caught" (Single Sleeve Insert)". Challenge Records .
- ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Wynn Stewart: Biography & History". Allmusic . Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- 1 2 Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ↑ ""Wishful Thinking" chart history". Billboard . Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ↑ "Wynn Stewart -- "Wishful Thinking" (1959, Vinyl)". Discogs . Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ↑ "Wynn Stewart Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 August 2020.