Debut albums by the Wu-Tang Clan and Alicia Keys, Ricky Martin’s Latin pop mega-hit “Livin’ La Vida Loca” and Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” are among the records that will enter the National Registry this year.
The Library of Congress on Wednesday announced 25 songs, albums, historical records and even podcasts to be preserved as significant contributions to American culture and history.
‘Keys’ songs in minorReleased in 2001, the young New York musician introduced the world to a unique blend of jazz, R&B and hip hop and won five Grammy Awards. Featuring songs like “Fallin'”, the album was certified seven times multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
The Staten Island collective Wu-Tang Clan, which includes RZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, GZA, Ghostface Killah, Method Man and others, has released their highly influential debut. Join the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) in 1993That incorporated East Coast hardcore rap centered around Kung Fu movie stories and patterns.
Other albums were by Linda Ronstadt my father’s songsA musical tribute to her Mexican-American roots, Grammy-winner Bonnie Wright waiting timeA volume called Quests low level theoryAnd the debut of the Cuban Music Ensemble Boa Vista Social ClubWhich also inspired the film of the same name.
Other tracks are now on the charts: Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin”, Ernest Tab’s “Walking the Floor Over You”, Andy Williams’ “Moon River” and The Four’s “Reach Out, I’ll Be There”. Tops.
The song Four Tops was written by songwriting trio Brian and Eddie Holland and Lamont Dozier and became the number one song in 1966, best known for its extraordinary arrangements and operatic voice by singer Levi Stubbs. The band’s last surviving member, Duke Fakir, said he was honored to record his music.
“When we recorded ‘I’ll Be There,’ I must admit (for the first time), we considered the song an experiment for the album,” Fakir said in a statement. “We never thought it would be on an album, let alone an all-time hit at the Library of Congress. I wish Levy, Obi (Benson) and Lawrence (Peyton) were here with me to celebrate this incredible award together. And we owe incredible gratitude to Holland Dozier Holland, the excellent music tailors who wrote this.
Other recordings include public broadcaster WNYC’s broadcasts of September 11, 2001 and Mark Maron’s interview with Robin Williams on his podcast. WTF with Mark Maron.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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