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KFIX Rock News: The Doors’ Debut Album Added To National Recording Registry

the_doors_first_album_coverThe Doors’ 1967 self-titled album is among the latest recordings to be added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s memorable debut effort is one of 25 recordings from various genres chosen for the registry this year, each selected for being “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.”

In a statement, the Library of Congress notes that although The Doors were not “as overtly political as some of their contemporaries, [they] still pushed artistic, sexual and psychological boundaries.”

Among the songs from the album singled out as significant are “Light My Fire,” “Break on Through (to the Other Side)” and the ominous epic “The End.”

Other recordings that also selected for the National Recording Registry this year include Joan Baez’s 1960 self-titled album, Ben E. King’s 1961 hit “Stand by Me,” The Righteous Brothers’ classic 1964 tune “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” Sly and the Family Stone’s 1969 album Stand! and Radiohead’s acclaimed 1997 record OK Computer.

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