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- ↑ Jurek, Thom. "Gypsy Goy". Allmusic . Retrieved 18 November 2010.
- ↑ "Guitar Man ["Chart and Awards" section]". Allmusic . Retrieved 18 November 2010.
- ↑ "Waylon Jennings Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Billy Joe Shaver Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.