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In which year did “Down by the Riverside” get selected for the National Recording Registry of the U.S. Library of Congress?

  • 2000

  • 2003

  • 2004

  • 2006

Answer

Down by the Riverside is a spiritual song that has been around since the 19th century. It was first recorded in 1902 and has been covered by many artists over the years, including Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, and Nina Simone. In 2004, Down by the Riverside was selected for the National Recording Registry of the U.S.
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