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References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 617. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ↑ "Discogs.com". Discogs.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ↑ "Discogs.com". Discogs.com. Retrieved March 24, 2020.