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References
- 1 2 3 Allmusic - You Could Have Been With Me US Chart positions
- ↑ NZ Musician
- ↑ Cashbox Magazine
- ↑ Pop Culture Madness, Grammy Awards
- 1 2 UK Singles Chart - Sheena Easton
- 1 2 3 4 Sheena Easton - worldwide Charts
- ↑ Sheena Easton - Discography
- ↑ "Talent in Action : Top Pop Singles". Billboard. 94 (51): TIA-20. December 25, 1982.