Grammy Hall of Fame induction 2016

The Grammys inducted twenty-six recordings into the Grammy Hall of Fame at the 58th annual ceremony held February 15, 2016.  A bunch of my favorites made it in!

The always-entertaining and lovely Andrews Sisters 1942 recording of Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (with Anyone Else but Me).

Ella Fitzgerald's and Louis Armstrong's collaboration Ella and Louis released in 1956.

The Loco-Motion's first release in 1962 by Little Eva.

Jimmy Buffett's timeless Margaritaville from 1977.

Blondie's first big hit Heart of Glass from 1978

Celebration from Kool & the Gang from 1980.

Joan Jett with the Blackhearts 1981 breakout single I Love Rock 'n' Roll.

Janet Jackson, Patti LaBelle and Kermit the Frog selected for National Recording Registry

The National Recording Registry announced its selections for “audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage” for 2020 yesterday, March 24, 2021.

Among the 25 selections are Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 album, LaBelle's single Lady Marmalade, Kermit the Frog's performance of Rainbow Connection, and Kool & the Gang's Celebration.

See all the selections here:

https://variety.com/2021/music/news/library-of-congress-national-recording-registry-nas-janet-jackson-1234936992/