Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)
Mariah Carey
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Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind Should auld acquaintance be forgot And auld lang syne For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne For auld lang syne Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind Should auld acquaintance be forgot And auld lang syne Auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne Ey, oh yeah, ey, ey, eh Happy New Year baby, eh, oh Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind Should auld acquaintance be forgot And auld lang syne Does anybody really know the words Might as well sing along Happy New Year baby Happy New Year baby Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind Should auld acquaintance be forgot And auld lang syne Happy New Year To you and your friends And have a drink on me Happy New Year To you And have a drink on me Ten, night, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one Happy new year
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Written by: RANDY JACKSON, MARIAH CAREY, JOHN SEVERIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
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11 facts about this song
CompositionThe song "Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)" is a reinterpretation of the Scottish folk song of the same name, traditionally played to celebrate New Year across the angelophone countries.
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ArtistMariah Carey is a highly successful singer and songwriter, often termed the "Queen of Christmas" because of the popularity of her holiday songs. "Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)" is part of her collection of holiday-themed songs.
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Release DateThe song was initially released in 1999 as a part of Mariah Carey's album titled "Rainbow". A remixed and more peppy version known as "Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)" was released in 2010.
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AlbumThe original version of the song is the closing track of Mariah's album called "Merry Christmas II You". The album also includes other adaptation of traditional holiday songs.
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GenreThe song belongs to pop and dance-pop genres, mixed with elements of house rhythms, making it irresistibly festive and danceable.
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Versions of the SongThe song has two main versions - the original, mellow rendition and the remixed, high-energy version. The remix was done by DJ David Morales.
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Chart PerformanceSurprisingly, unlike Mariah's other Christmas classic, "All I Want for Christmas Is You", "Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)" did not fare extremely well in the charts. But it has been a staple in New Year's celebrations around the world.
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Music VideoThe music video for the remixed version was released in 2011, which features Mariah Carey welcoming in the New Year.
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Personal TouchCarey’s version is unique in its own right. While keeping the traditional lyrics, she has added her own twists that make the song distinct.
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Worldwide RecognitionThough the song has not topped any charts, it has become a staple holiday number globally, mainly because it adds a modern, energetic spin to a traditional New Year song.
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Special PerformancesMariah Carey has performed "Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)" at various concerts and especially during her New Year's Eve performances, making it an essential part of her holiday repertoire.
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