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References
- ↑ Track list in the liner notes of the "Music from the original motion picture soundtrack (deluxe edition) Singin' in the Rain" double CD by Rhino Entertainment and Turner Classic Movies.
- ↑ "The secret behind Debbie Reynolds' legendary 'Singin' in the Rain' scene". Mic.
- ↑ Adams, Sam (2016-12-29). "The Inexhaustible Joy of Singin' in the Rain's "Good Morning" Shows Debbie Reynolds at Her Peak". Slate Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
- ↑ "AFI's 100 YEARS…100 SONGS". American Film Institute. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
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