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'Super Mario' Theme Becomes First Video Game Song Added to US Library of Congress

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'Super Mario' Theme Becomes First Video Game Song Added to US Library of Congress

'Super Mario' Theme Becomes First Video Game Song Added to US Library of Congress

'Super Mario' Theme , Becomes First Video Game Song , Added to US Library of Congress.

'The Guardian' reports that the original 1985 theme from 'Super Mario Bros.'

Will be added to the U.S. National Recording Registry.

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'The Guardian' reports that the original 1985 theme from 'Super Mario Bros.'

Will be added to the U.S. National Recording Registry.

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According to the Library of Congress, the classic video game theme is among "the defining sounds of the nation's history and culture." .

According to the Library of Congress, the classic video game theme is among "the defining sounds of the nation's history and culture." .

The Mario theme, officially known as the "Ground Theme," was written by Nintendo composer Koji Kondo.

The Mario theme, officially known as the "Ground Theme," was written by Nintendo composer Koji Kondo.

'The Guardian' reports that the "Ground Theme" will be the first song from a video game to ever be entered into the national registry.

The library called the song , "the most recognizable video game theme in history.".

This year, 25 albums, singles and other sound artifacts will be added to the registry.

Other entries include Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas is You" and Madonna's 1984 album, 'Like a Virgin.'.

Other entries include Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas is You" and Madonna's 1984 album, 'Like a Virgin.'.

The first recording of mariachi music from 1908 and a 2012 recording of the 'Concerto for Clarinet and Chamber Orchestra' by composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich will also be added.

The first recording of mariachi music from 1908 and a 2012 recording of the 'Concerto for Clarinet and Chamber Orchestra' by composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich will also be added.

Queen Latifah will become the first female rapper to make it on the registry with her 1989 album, 'All Hail the Queen.'.

Also making the list are two non-musical entries, including a recording of Carl Sagan reading his book, 'Pale Blue Dot.'.

Also making the list are two non-musical entries, including a recording of Carl Sagan reading his book, 'Pale Blue Dot.'


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