The Quest for Arch Oboler
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Matt Rovner shares his discoveries from the collection of prolific radio playwright and independent film maker, Arch Oboler.
Posted in: Motion Pictures, Recorded Sound
Category: Recorded Sound
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
The Library of Congress Remembers Quincy Jones
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
The late Quincy Jones is remembered in this look back at the seminal pop record and cultural blockbuster that he produced, Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
Posted in: National Recording Registry, Recorded Sound, Uncategorized
Art Sheridan and Chance Records
Posted by: Matthew Barton
Arthur “Art” Sheridan, who made major contributions to the history of blues and rhythm and blues as founder and owner of Chance Records, passed away at the age of 99 on September 26th, 2024. In 2023, the Library of Congress acquired the Chance Records master tape library.
Posted in: Recorded Sound
A Look at Our Hispanic Heritage: Remembering Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba”
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry looks back at Ritchie Valens and his immortal "La Bamba"!
Posted in: National Recording Registry, Recorded Sound
Honoring Our Hispanic Heritage: A Look at Daddy Yankee’s National Recording Registry Title: “Gasolina”
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Library of Congress and its National Recording Registry celebrates "Gasolina" by Daddy Yankee!
Posted in: National Recording Registry, Recorded Sound
Remembering Bob Newhart
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
In honor of the late Bob Newhart, the Library of Congress shares this 2015 interview he did with the Library's National Recording Registry.
Posted in: National Recording Registry, Recorded Sound
Dog Days of Summer
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Check out some early recordings that evoke “man’s best friend” during these dog days of summer!
Posted in: Jukebox, Recorded Sound