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References
- ↑ Brenda Lee, "The Cowgirl and the Dandy" Chart Positions Retrieved June 23, 2014
- ↑ Brenda Lee, Even Better Retrieved June 23, 2014
- ↑ Brenda Lee, "The Cowgirl and the Dandy" single release Retrieved June 23, 2014
- ↑ Bobby Goldsboro, "The Cowboy and the Lady" single release Retrieved June 23, 2014
- ↑ Bobby Goldsboro, "The Cowboy and the Lady" Chart Position Retrieved June 23, 2014
- ↑ John Denver, "The Cowboy and the Lady" Chart Position Retrieved June 23, 2014
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