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It was Mary herself who suggested washing her hair on stage as she sang "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair," which she did for over 1,000 performances.
- ↑ Mel Gussow (November 5, 1990). "Mary Martin, 76, First Lady of Musicals, Dies". The New York Times.
- ↑ Adams, Sam (February 11, 2011). "PJ Harvey | Music | Gateways To Geekery | The A.V. Club". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
- ↑ https://www.tunefind.com/show/riverdale/season-7/238046
- ↑ Fish on a Bicycle Guinness advert on YouTube
- ↑ Fierberg, Ruthie (November 1, 2018). "15 Listen to Boyfriend's New R&B Rendition of South Pacific's 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair' 2018". Playbill. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
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