Each year, the National Recording Registry (maintained by the Library of Congress) selects songs to be preserved that are significant to American history and culture.

This year's additions are out, so sit back and relax as we play you a selection for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

If you want to discuss something in the comments below, feel free to share your March Music Madness predictions.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

The Ink Spots - If I Didn't Care
Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat (Day-O)
Run DMC - It's Tricky
Temptations - My Girl
Kenny Rogers - The Gambler
The Sound of Music - The Lonely Goatherd (clip)
Bill Haley and the Comets - Rock Around the Clock
Chic - Le Freak
Footloose - Kenny Loggins