ABBA’s ‘Dancing Queen,’ The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Ready To Die’ And Green Day’s ‘Dookie’ Added To Library Of Congress’ National Recording Registry
deadline.comWorks from Perry Como to The Cars were added to the Library of Congress‘ National Recording Registry, which designates recordings worthy of preservation “based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage.” Among the 25 selected this year are ABBA’s “Dancing Queen,” Blondie’s “Parallel Lines,” The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Ready to Die,” Green Day’s “Dookie” and The Chicks’ “Wide Open Spaces.” Also on the list are Lily Tomlin’s comedy recordings, and much older titles like Gene Autry’s “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” Johnny Mathis’ “Chances Are” and Como’s “Catch a Falling Star” / “Magic Moments.” The Cars’ debut album is on the list as well as Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” Some of the titles added date to 1919, with the entry of the all-Black 369th U.S.
Infantry Band led by James Reese Europe. Members of the public can submit nominations for the registry on the Library’s website.
Almost 2,900 were submitted this year. The latest entrants to the registry bring its total number of titles to 650. This year’s list, with includes singles and albums: By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
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