National Recording Registry Adds Iconic Songs and Video Game Theme to Collection.
TL;DR
The National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress has added 25 recordings to its esteemed list, including iconic songs like Madonna's "Like a Virgin," Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," and Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You." The list covers a range of genres and time periods, reflecting the nation's diverse culture. The "Super Mario Bros." theme is among the list, which may reflect the recent movie adaptation's success. The National Registry preserves the nation's history through recorded sound and welcomes public input on future additions.
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- Super Mario Bros. theme officially preserved in Library of Congress Polygon
- National Recording Registry adds Madonna and Mariah Carey classics plus Super Mario Bros. theme CNN
- The 2023 Sounds of America | WUSF Public Media WUSF Public Media
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