'Super Mario' Theme , Becomes First Video Game Song , Added to US Library of Congress.<br />'The Guardian' reports that the original <br />1985 theme from 'Super Mario Bros.' will be <br />added to the U.S. National Recording Registry. .<br />'The Guardian' reports that the original <br />1985 theme from 'Super Mario Bros.' will be <br />added to the U.S. National Recording Registry. .<br />According to the Library of Congress, the classic video game theme is among "the defining sounds <br />of the nation's history and culture." .<br />According to the Library of Congress, the classic video game theme is among "the defining sounds <br />of the nation's history and culture." .<br />The Mario theme, officially known <br />as the "Ground Theme," was written <br />by Nintendo composer Koji Kondo.<br />The Mario theme, officially known <br />as the "Ground Theme," was written <br />by Nintendo composer Koji Kondo.<br />'The Guardian' reports that the "Ground Theme" <br />will be the first song from a video game <br />to ever be entered into the national registry.<br />The library called the song , "the most recognizable video game theme in history.".<br />This year, 25 albums, singles <br />and other sound artifacts <br />will be added to the registry.<br />Other entries include Mariah Carey's <br />"All I Want For Christmas is You" and <br />Madonna's 1984 album, 'Like a Virgin.'.<br />Other entries include Mariah Carey's <br />"All I Want For Christmas is You" and <br />Madonna's 1984 album, 'Like a Virgin.'.<br />The first recording of mariachi music from 1908 <br />and a 2012 recording of the 'Concerto for Clarinet <br />and Chamber Orchestra' by composer <br />Ellen Taaffe Zwilich will also be added.<br />The first recording of mariachi music from 1908 <br />and a 2012 recording of the 'Concerto for Clarinet <br />and Chamber Orchestra' by composer <br />Ellen Taaffe Zwilich will also be added.<br />Queen Latifah will become the first <br />female rapper to make it on the registry with <br />her 1989 album, 'All Hail the Queen.'.<br />Also making the list are two non-musical entries, including a recording of Carl Sagan reading his book, 'Pale Blue Dot.'.<br />Also making the list are two non-musical entries, including a recording of Carl Sagan reading his book, 'Pale Blue Dot.'
