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The Library of Congress has announced the latest additions to the National Recording Registry for 2025, including 25 recordings that reflect America's musical heritage. Notable albums include: - Miles Davis’ “Bitches Brew” (1970) - Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” (1973) - Tracy Chapman’s self-titled album (1988) - Mary J. Blige’s “My Life” (1994) - “Hamilton” Original Broadway Cast Album (2015) Honored singles include: - Helen Reddy’s “I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar” (1972) - Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” (1997) Other entries include the music from the video game “Minecraft” (2011) and the Windows 95 reboot sound by Brian Eno. Additional highlights are: - Don Rickles’ “Hello Dummy” (1968) - Chicago’s “Chicago Transit Authority” (1969) - Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker’s “I’ve Got the Music in Me” (1975) - Steve Miller Band’s “Fly Like an Eagle” (1976) - Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black” (2006) Career-defining singles from artists include: - “Happy Trails” by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans (1952) - “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” by Freddy Fender (1975) - “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” by Charley Pride (1971)