Imagine – John Lennon (1971)
Not only did ‘Imagine’ turn out to be the best-selling single of Lennon’s solo career, but it can also be considered one of his best-known and legendary songs. The former Beatle co-wrote the song with his wife, Yoko Ono. The song is often played at ceremonies and memorials around the world.
“Stairway to Heaven” – Led Zeppelin (1971)
It is perhaps one of the most famous rock songs of all time. Also, there are few intros as recognizable as the soft arpeggios of “Stairway to Heaven,” which builds gradually and accelerates over an eight-minute run: an unconventional structure, but that’s why it’s so iconic.
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” – John Denver (1971)
Not only is “Take Me Home, Country Roads” an absolute hit, but it’s also a true country classic. John Denver co-wrote the song with Bill Danoff and Tavi Nefert. An interesting detail: Although the song celebrates West Virginia, the inspiration for the song came from Maryland.
“Flashdance… What a Feeling” – Irene Cara (1983)
“Flashdance… What a Feeling” is one of those things that’s incredibly recognizable eightiesThe songs that can still make your day today, four decades later. the number is address path of romantic drama quick dance, One of the most famous dancing films of the eighties.
“Sweet Dreams (Made Of This)” – Eurythmics (1983)
This pop-tinged song marked the final career launch for duo David Stewart and Annie Lennox, better known as Eurythmics. In the music video, Annie Lennox appeared in a man’s suit and an orange haircut, which the BBC said “broke the norm for female pop stars”.
“Like a Virgin” (album) – Madonna (1984)
“Like a Virgin” is without a doubt one of the most famous and influential pop albums of all time. Madonna’s second album took the genre to new heights with classics like “Material Girl,” “Like a Virgin,” and “Angel.”
“All Hail the Queen” (album) – Queen Latifah (1989)
With this album, Queen Latifah showed that rap can be quite a female genre and can also go along with various other music styles like jazz, house, and reggae. The lyrics also address several important topics that remain topical, such as gender relations and racism.
National Recording Registry
Each year, the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry selects 25 recordings that highlight the diversity and breadth of America’s recorded vocal heritage to raise awareness about its preservation, states making the selection, on its website. The variety of nominations received highlights the richness of the country’s sound heritage and underscores the importance of long-term preservation of this heritage for future generations. There are currently 600 works/titles on the National Recording Registry.”
Those 600 titles include songs like Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive,” Metallica’s “Master of Puppets,” and Jeff Buckley’s Hallelujah, as well as albums like Ramones’ “Ramones” and “You Sing a Song and I.” “I’ll Sing a Song” by Ella Jenkins and “Kind of Blue” by Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and colleagues. The record also contains other important recordings, such as Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
The full list of registrations added to the registry this year can be found here: 2023 National Recording Record.
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