A gallery of artists, composers, producers and other personnel inducted into the National Recording Registry.
Inductee's Gallery
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Harry Belafonte, performer, “Calypso” album (1956; added to the NRR in 2017) Web PageHarry Belafonte, performer, “Calypso” album (1956; added to the NRR in 2017) -
Cyndi Lauper, “She’s So Unusual” album (1983; added to the NRR in 2018) (Pictured with Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden) Web PageCyndi Lauper, “She’s So Unusual” album (1983; added to the NRR in 2018) (Pictured with Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden) -
Emilio Estefan and Gloria Estefan, “Rhythm is Gonna Get You” (1987; added to the NRR in 2017) (Pictured with Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden) Web PageEmilio Estefan and Gloria Estefan, “Rhythm is Gonna Get You” (1987; added to the NRR in 2017) (Pictured with Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden) -
David Ossman of the Firesign Theatre, “Don’t Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers” (1970; added to the NRR in 2005) Web PageDavid Ossman of the Firesign Theatre, “Don’t Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers” (1970; added to the NRR in 2005) -
Bob Booker, writer, “The First Family” (1962, added to the NRR in 2013) Web PageBob Booker, writer, “The First Family” (1962, added to the NRR in 2013) -
Maxine Gordon, widow of Dexter Gordon, “GO” album (1962; added to the NRR in 2018) (Pictured with National Recording Preservation Board Member Robbin Ahrold) Web PageMaxine Gordon, widow of Dexter Gordon, “GO” album (1962; added to the NRR in 2018) (Pictured with National Recording Preservation Board Member Robbin Ahrold) -
Mike Mills of REM, “Radio Free Europe” (1981, added to the NRR in 2009) Web PageMike Mills of REM, “Radio Free Europe” (1981, added to the NRR in 2009) -
Don Schlitz, songwriter, “The Gambler” (1978, added to the NRR in 2017) and Nile Rodgers, songwriter/performer, Chic, “Le Freak” (1978; added to the NRR in 2017) Web PageDon Schlitz, songwriter, “The Gambler” (1978, added to the NRR in 2017) and Nile Rodgers, songwriter/performer, Chic, “Le Freak” (1978; added to the NRR in 2017) -
Tony Bennett, performer, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” (1962; added to the NRR in 2017) Web PageTony Bennett, performer, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” (1962; added to the NRR in 2017) -
Mavis Staples, of the Staple Singers; “Soul Folk in Action” (1968, added to the NRR in 2009) Web PageMavis Staples, of the Staple Singers; “Soul Folk in Action” (1968, added to the NRR in 2009) -
Allee Willis, co-songwriter, “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire (1978; added to the NRR in 2018) Web PageAllee Willis, co-songwriter, “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire (1978; added to the NRR in 2018) -
Lincoln Mayorga, “Lincoln Mayorga and Distinguished Colleagues” (1968, added to the NRR in 2014) Web PageLincoln Mayorga, “Lincoln Mayorga and Distinguished Colleagues” (1968, added to the NRR in 2014) -
Bob Newhart, “The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart” (1960, added to the NRR in 2006) Web PageBob Newhart, “The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart” (1960, added to the NRR in 2006) -
Joan Tower, “Fanfares for the Uncommon Woman” (1999; added to the Registry in 2014) Web PageJoan Tower, “Fanfares for the Uncommon Woman” (1999; added to the Registry in 2014) -
Carl Reiner, writer/performer, “2000 Years” (1961; inducted into the NRR in 2008) Web PageCarl Reiner, writer/performer, “2000 Years” (1961; inducted into the NRR in 2008) -
Mel Brooks, writer/performer, "2000 Years" (1961; added to the NRR in 2008) Web PageMel Brooks, writer/performer, "2000 Years" (1961; added to the NRR in 2008) -
Don McLean, writer/performer, "American Pie" (1971; added to the NRR in 2016) Web PageDon McLean, writer/performer, "American Pie" (1971; added to the NRR in 2016) -
Judy Collins, artist, “Amazing Grace” (1970; added to the NRR in 2016) Web PageJudy Collins, artist, “Amazing Grace” (1970; added to the NRR in 2016) -
Gloria Gaynor, artist, “I Will Survive” (1978; added to the NRR in 2015) Web PageGloria Gaynor, artist, “I Will Survive” (1978; added to the NRR in 2015) -
Joan Baez, debut album (1960; added to the NRR in 2014) Web PageJoan Baez, debut album (1960; added to the NRR in 2014) -
Colin Currie, performer, “Percussion Concerto”; added to the NRR in 2019 Web PageColin Currie, performer, “Percussion Concerto”; added to the NRR in 2019 -
Jennifer Hidgon, composer, “Percussion Concerto”; added to the NRR in 2019 Web PageJennifer Hidgon, composer, “Percussion Concerto”; added to the NRR in 2019 -
Otis Williams of the Temptations; "My Girl" (1964; added to the NRR in 2017) Web PageOtis Williams of the Temptations; "My Girl" (1964; added to the NRR in 2017) -
James Wirrick, co-writer, "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" (1978; added to the NRR in 2018) Web PageJames Wirrick, co-writer, "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" (1978; added to the NRR in 2018) -
Bill Anderson, songwriter, "Once a Day" (1964; added to the NRR in 2020) Web PageBill Anderson, songwriter, "Once a Day" (1964; added to the NRR in 2020) -
Pat Metheny, "Bright Size Life" (1976; added to the NRR in 2020) Web PagePat Metheny, "Bright Size Life" (1976; added to the NRR in 2020) -
Sarah Dash of Labelle, performer, “Lady Marmalade” (1974; added in 2020) Web PageSarah Dash of Labelle, performer, “Lady Marmalade” (1974; added in 2020) -
Hiromi Lorraine Sakata, Collection of Afghan Traditional Music (added in 2019) Web PageHiromi Lorraine Sakata, Collection of Afghan Traditional Music (added in 2019) -
Kenny Loggins, “Footloose” (1984; added to the NRR in 2017) Web PageKenny Loggins, “Footloose” (1984; added to the NRR in 2017) -
Flaco Jiménez, “Partners” (1992; added to the NRR in 2020) Web PageFlaco Jiménez, “Partners” (1992; added to the NRR in 2020) -
Connie Smith, performer, “Once a Day” (1964; added to the NRR in 2020) Web PageConnie Smith, performer, “Once a Day” (1964; added to the NRR in 2020) -
Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Talking Heads, "Remain in Light" (1980; added to the NRR in 2016) Web PageChris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Talking Heads, "Remain in Light" (1980; added to the NRR in 2016) -
Desmond Child, co-songwriter, “Livin’ La Vida Loca” (1999; added to the NRR 2022) Web PageDesmond Child, co-songwriter, “Livin’ La Vida Loca” (1999; added to the NRR 2022) -
Shirley Alston Reeves (nee Shirley Owens), performer, “Tonight’s the Night” (1960; added to the NRR 2022) Web PageShirley Alston Reeves (nee Shirley Owens), performer, “Tonight’s the Night” (1960; added to the NRR 2022) -
Marc Maron, host, “WTF with Marc Maron” (2010; added to the NRR in 2022) Web PageMarc Maron, host, “WTF with Marc Maron” (2010; added to the NRR in 2022) -
Beverly Lee, performer, “Tonight’s the Night” by The Shirelles (1960; added to the NRR in 2022) Web PageBeverly Lee, performer, “Tonight’s the Night” by The Shirelles (1960; added to the NRR in 2022) -
Bonnie Raitt, performer, “Nick of Time” (1989; added to the NRR in 2022) Web PageBonnie Raitt, performer, “Nick of Time” (1989; added to the NRR in 2022) -
Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, composer, Concerto for Clarinet and Chamber Orchestra” (2012; added to the NRR in 2023) Web PageEllen Taaffe Zwilich, composer, Concerto for Clarinet and Chamber Orchestra” (2012; added to the NRR in 2023) -
David Shifrin, performer, “Concerto for Clarinet and Chamber Orchestra” (2012; added to the NRR in 2023) Web PageDavid Shifrin, performer, “Concerto for Clarinet and Chamber Orchestra” (2012; added to the NRR in 2023)
