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Posted by: Bryan Cornell
Today’s guest post was written by David Sager, Reference Assistant in the Recorded Sound Section, Library of Congress. In recognition of the harvest moon today, this blog entry is dedicated to one of the most popular and enduring songs of the early 20th century and a lamented lost recording of that era. Back during the …
Posted in: Early Recording Industry, Jukebox, Musical Theater, Recorded Sound, Vaudeville
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
The following is a guest post by Jenny Paxson of the Packard Campus. Wednesday, May 10 (7:30 p.m.) Marty Stuart Presents Roger McGuinn – Live — SOLD OUT! Multiple Grammy-Award -Winning country music singer-songwriter Marty Stuart will be joined by Roger McGuinn, frontman of the rock group The Byrds, for an evening of music and …
Posted in: Motion Pictures, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Packard Campus Theater, Recorded Sound
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
Today’s post is by Cary O’Dell, Boards Assistant to the National Recording Preservation Board of the Library of Congress. Twenty-five new titles were selected by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden for induction to the National Recording Registry. The 25 new sound recordings have been recognized for their cultural, artistic and/or historical significance to American society …
Posted in: Early Recording Industry, National Recording Registry, Recorded Sound
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
It’s #14 of our unknown photos series! This time, we return to some photos that are of a musical nature–or so they seem. We welcome your suggestions regarding the names of the people in any of the shots below. As always, as they are identified, we will update this blog accordingly. As always as well, ”clicking” on any of the …
Posted in: Motion Pictures, Recorded Sound, Television, Unidentified Stills