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- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 224.
- ↑ Kiss of Life liner notes. Qwest Records. 1988.
- ↑ "UK Charts > Siedah Garrett". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 2018-10-21.
- ↑ "Siedah Garrett Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ↑ "Siedah Garrett Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ↑ "Siedah Garrett Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2022.