New Year Song

Monday, December 31st, 2001 at 9:56 PM | Category: Meryl's Notes Blog 1 comment

I was thinking about Auld Lang Syne. It’s one of those songs that brings a smile and occasionally a tear. As I thought about it, I wondered if there were any other New Year songs to post and didn’t find any notable ones on the Web.

The Auld Lang Syne means "old long ago." Robert Burns wrote part of it. If you’re interested, here is a story and translation of the song,

Although, Auld Lang Syne is just right for New Years, there should be some other songs out there that we can sing with our families. Can you imagine having only one song at Christmas? The diversity of Christmas songs can fit every crowd, fiesta, and occasion.

Auld Lang Syne may not always fit the crowd. I would’ve liked to sing a few rockin’ songs with my kids (if they’ll let me) when they wake up in the new year.

When Kennedy Center honored Sean Connery, they brought a woman from Scottland to sing the song in its original form. It was the best rendition I had the pleasure of hearing / watching. Put in the ear plugs as I have the urge to sing now. icon smile New Year Song Happy New Year. May it be one of peace for us all.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
And here’s a hand, my trusty friend
And gie’s a hand o’ thine
We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet
For auld lang syne

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1 comment

  • Posted by Christine on January 1st, 2002, 2:31 AM

    Happy New Year! Best wishes for 2002! It has been so wonderful getting to know you this year, and I look forward to the time together to come in the future! (And more “watching” Amazing Race together!)

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