Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)

Mariah Carey

About Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)

"Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her second Christmas album/thirteenth studio album, Merry Christmas II You (2010). The second single from the album, an extended play consisting of nine remixes was released by Island on December 14, 2010. Using the public domain poem "Auld Lang Syne" by Robert Burns, Carey along with Randy Jackson and Johnny "Sev" Severin (of RedOne) composed a new arrangement, added lyrics and re-titled it. The track garnered a negative response from critics, all of whom disliked how Carey had re-composed the poem into a house song. An accompanying music video was released featuring a pregnant Carey singing in front of a background of exploding fireworks. "Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)" charted on the lower regions of the South Korean international singles charts and at number nine on the US Holiday Digital Songs chart. 


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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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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and released her self-titled debut studio album, Mariah Carey. The album went multi-platinum and spawned four consecutive number one singles, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following her marriage to Mottola in 1993, a series of hit records, including Emotions (1991), Music Box (1993) and Merry Christmas (1994), established her position as Columbia's highest-selling act. Daydream (1995), made music history when the second single, "One Sweet Day" a duet with Boyz II Men, spent a record sixteen weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, and remains… more »

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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

Composition
The 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.
Artist
Mariah 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.
Release Date
The 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.
Album
The 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.
Genre
The song belongs to pop and dance-pop genres, mixed with elements of house rhythms, making it irresistibly festive and danceable.
Versions of the Song
The song has two main versions - the original, mellow rendition and the remixed, high-energy version. The remix was done by DJ David Morales.
Chart Performance
Surprisingly, 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.
Music Video
The music video for the remixed version was released in 2011, which features Mariah Carey welcoming in the New Year.
Personal Touch
Carey’s version is unique in its own right. While keeping the traditional lyrics, she has added her own twists that make the song distinct.
Worldwide Recognition
Though 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.
Special Performances
Mariah 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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