The most significant songs of the twentieth century in the United States
On March 7, 2001 the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the National Endowment for the Arts they announced that “Over The Rainbow” Of Judy Garland it was selected as their song of the century. A chart that lists songs rooted in US history.
In second position “White Christmas by Bing Crosby.
At number three “This Land Is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie.
Fourth “Respect” by Aretha Franklin.
In fifth place “American Pie” by Don McLean.
Sixth is “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” by The Andrews Sisters.
In seventh place is the film's soundtrack “West Side Story”.
Eighth position for “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” by Billy Murray.
Ninth position for “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” by the Righteous Brothers.
Finally tenth place for “The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin.