About This Program
Each year since 2002, the National Recording Preservation Board (NRPB) and members of the public have nominated recordings to the National Recording Registry. The depth and breadth of nominations received highlights the richness of the nations' audio legacy and underscores the importance of assuring the long-term preservation of that legacy for future generations.
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This Month's Question
This song, originally a hit in 1929, was a hit again in 1982 by an artist named Taco. What is it?
“Puttin’ on the Ritz”