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Astaire also co-introduced a number of song classics via song duets with his partners.

For example, with his sister Adele, he co-introduced the Gershwins ' " I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise " from Stop Flirting ( 1923 ), " Fascinating Rhythm " in Lady, Be Good ( 1924 ), " Funny Face " in Funny Face ( 1927 ); and, in duets with Ginger Rogers, he presented Irving Berlin's " I'm Putting all My Eggs in One Basket " in Follow the Fleet ( 1936 ), Jerome Kern's " Pick Yourself Up " and " A Fine Romance " in Swing Time ( 1936 ), along with The Gershwins ' " Let's Call The Whole Thing Off " from Shall We Dance ( 1937 ).

With Judy Garland, he sang Irving Berlin's " A Couple of Swells " from Easter Parade ( 1948 ); and, with Jack Buchanan, Oscar Levant, and Nanette Fabray he delivered Betty Comden and Adolph Green's " That's Entertainment " from The Band Wagon ( 1953 ).