It’s Not Too Late to Nominate to the National Recording Registry
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
It's not too late to nominate to the National Recording Registry!
Posted in: National Recording Registry
Category: National Recording Registry
“We Will All Go Together When We Go”: In Memoriam, Interview with Tom Lehrer
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
In this 2015 interview with the Library of Congress, Tom Lehrer discusses how he recorded and distributed his 1953 album "Songs by Tom Lehrer," which was added to the National Recording Registry in 2004.
Posted in: National Recording Registry, Recorded Sound
Deadline Approaching for the 2025 National Film Registry Recommendations due by August 15, 2025
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
It’s that time of year! There are less than two weeks left to submit your recommendations for the 2025 National Film Registry. More details and nomination form included.
Posted in: Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry, National Recording Registry
Someday I’ll find it… “The Rainbow Connection,” “The Muppet Movie,” and Me!
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
I had a lot of fun writing today's blog post. What is it about The Muppets that just makes me happy? Today, we go behind the scenes of the making of “The Rainbow Connection” and how the song became an important part of “The Muppet Movie.” Plus, bring your blankets and snacks as we host a free outdoor screening of the "The Muppet Movie." All the details and more inside...
Posted in: Comedy, Film Essay, National Film Registry, National Recording Registry, Uncategorized
“Ain’t No Sunshine:” A Tribute to Bill Withers
Posted by: Bryan Cornell
An appreciation of the song "Ain't No Sunshine," a song written by Bill Withers and added to the National Recording Registry in 2024.
Posted in: National Recording Registry, Recorded Sound
The Library of Congress Announces the Newest Titles to the National Recording Registry!
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
The Library of Congress Announces the Newest Titles to the National Recording Registry!
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From the National Recording Registry: “Lady Marmalade” (1974)
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Labelle’s 1974 single “Lady Marmalade” was added to the National Recording Registry in 2020. In this essay, Mýa discusses the original “Lady Marmalade” recording, the 2001 version, and more.
Posted in: National Recording Registry
An Interview with Bonnie Raitt
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
The legendary blueswoman answers some questions from the Recorded Sound Division of the Library of Congress.
Posted in: National Recording Registry, Recorded Sound
All Hail Queen!: An Interview with Sir Brian May
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
Sir Brian May, of Queen, is interviewed by the Library of Congress.
Posted in: National Recording Registry, Recorded Sound