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References
- ↑ Andy Williams, "Almost There" chart positions Retrieved June 11, 2013
- ↑ Andy Williams, "On the Street Where You Live" chart positions Retrieved June 11, 2013
- ↑ "allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
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