Albums from The Doors, Radiohead, Steve Martin and Joan Baez, Ben K. King’s classic R&B tune “Stand by Me” and the original-cast recording of Cole Porter’s Broadway sensation Kiss Me, Kate have been selected for induction into Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.
Also among the 25 recordings recognized this year and unveiled Wednesday are the timeless hits “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ ” by The Righteous Brothers, “Sixteen Tons” by Tennessee Ernie Ford and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive” by Johnny Mercer; the Sly and the Family Stone album Stand! and Lauryn Hill’s first solo LP; songs from Blind Lemon Jefferson and Sesame Street; and an episode of the radio series Suspense, featuring Agnes Moorehead’s first broadcast of Sorry, Wrong Number.
Tupac Shakur, Willie Nelson, R.E.M. Among Inductees To National Recording Registry