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- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 279.
- ↑ "Country Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box . Vol. 36 no. 13. New York City, New York: Cash Box. August 10, 1974. p. 42. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ↑ Weller, Don (August 15, 1975). "Rabbitt records album with heart-thumping tunes". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. p. C10.
- ↑ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 3884." RPM . Library and Archives Canada. November 30, 1974. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Eddie Rabbitt Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
