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1500:. Vol. 107, no. 51. December 23, 1995. p. YE-44.
1485:. Vol. 107, no. 51. December 23, 1995. p. YE-38.
1511:"The Year in Music 1995: Top 40/Rhythm-Crossover Top Titles".
926:"American single certifications – Groove Theory – Tell me"
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1171:. Vol. 12, no. 47. November 25, 1995. p. 18.
1154:. Vol. 108, no. 8. February 24, 1996. p. 44.
1623:. Vol. 4, no. 53. December 27, 1996. p. 32.
1608:. Vol. 4, no. 53. December 27, 1996. p. 30.
1604:"Airplay Monitor Best of '96: Top 40/Mainstream Titles".
1589:"The Year in Music: Hot Dance Music Maxi-Singles Sales".
1517:. Vol. 3, no. 51. December 15, 1995. p. 9.
1496:"The Year in Music: Hot Dance Music Maxi-Singles Sales".
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