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- ↑ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Single Release Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ↑ Mary Wells, "My Guy" Review Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ↑ "Jay And The Techniques - Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie". 45cat.com. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ↑ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" U.S. Chart Positions Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ↑ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Canadian R&B Chart Position Retrieved February 28, 2015
- ↑ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Canadian Pop Chart Position Retrieved February 28, 2015
- ↑ Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, The Best Of Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs Retrieved February 6, 2015
- ↑ Truman Thomas, Groovin Retrieved February 6, 2015
- ↑ The Fourmost, "Apples, Peaches And Pumpkin Pie" Single Release Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ↑ Mary Wells, Servin' Up Some Soul Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ↑ Jubilee Album Discography, Part 4 (1966-1969): 8000 Series Retrieved May 18, 2015
- ↑ Foster Sylvers, Foster Sylvers Featuring Pat & Angie Sylvers Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ↑ Brave Combo, Polkasonic Retrieved January 4, 2014