Recordings by artists ranging from Al Jolson to the Beatles to Prince to Willie Nelson are among the 2011 inductees into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Established in 1973, the Hall of Fame acknowledges recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance that are at least 25 years old. NARAS has now honored 881 titles.

The 2011 Grammy Hall Of Fame Inductees: A partial list

“Cat’s In The Cradle” – Harry Chapin (1974)
“I’ll Be There” – The Jackson 5 (1970)
“I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” – Otis Redding (1965)
The Letter” – The Box Tops (1967)
“On The Road Again” – Willie Nelson (1980)
“Penny Lane” – The Beatles (1967)
“Please Mr. Postman” – The Marvelettes
“Purple Rain” – Prince & The Revolution (1984)
“Take Me To The River” – Al Green (1974)
“We Gotta Get Out Of This Place” – The Animals (1965)

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