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Vincent, Stan. "O-o-h Child." Performed by Five Stairsteps. Stairsteps. Buddah Records, 1970.
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Quoted in The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D, by James Boswell
Edwards, Oliver. Quoted in journal entry, written by James Boswell. 17 Apr. 1778.
Edwards, Oliver. Quoted in Life of Samuel Johnson. Written by James Boswell, edited by David Womersley. Penguin Classics, 2008.
DeSylva, Buddy. "Look for the Silver Lining." Sally. Composed by Jerome Kern. 1920, New Amsterdam Theatre, New York City, New York, USA.