New Years Songs
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Planning the biggest bash of the last 365 days, but can't decide on what New Years Songs you should add to the playlist? LoveToKnow Party has you covered, ensuring that your annual get together is a big hit with your guests as you countdown to the new year.
New Years Songs
There are many New Years songs out there, several of which are particularly geared toward the occasion. Naturally, these are the most suitable for such a party. Here are a few of the most popular:
- The Parting Glass: This anthem is typically played after Auld Lang Syne, officially ringing in the calendar change. It is among the most popular choices in Ireland and Scotland, as well as areas around the world with significant Irish or Scottish populations.
- New Years Day - U2: Fans of Bono and U2 typically include this popular song among their all-time favorites. Guests who love Brit pop will be cheering for more.
- The Millenium Prayer - Cliff Richard: A big hit among the English, this is the Lord's Prayer set to Auld Lang Syne. This is very suiting for a party where the majority of those attending are Christian.
There are also many songs that aren't specifically about New Year's Day, but they carry themes that are very appropriate:
- It's the End of the World (I Feel Fine) - R.E.M.: Perhaps one of the best known R.E.M. tracks out there, "It's the End of the World" erupts with a catchy melody and lyrics that everyone will know within an instant.
- 1999 - Prince: Okay, so know that the year 1999 has come and gone, we've survived Y2k reasonably unscathed, but this is still one of the best songs of all time. Go ahead, party like it's 1999.
- Home for a Rest - Spirit of the West: The band's most popular single of all time, Home for a Rest is a breath of fresh Canadian air. New Year's parties usually involve a lot of drinking, so why not include a song about a little drinky-drinky.
Auld Lang Syne
Easily the best known New Years song of them all, Auld Lang Syne is always played the moment the clock strikes twelve, ushering in the new year with smiles, kisses, and plenty of love. Most people only know the lyrics to the first verse; wow your party guests by keeping it going through the end of the song.
LYRICS:
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you’ll get your pint mug!
And surely I’ll get mine!
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have run about the hills,
and pulled the daisies fine;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
And there’s a hand my trusty friend!
And give us a hand o’ thine!
And we’ll take a right good-friendly draught,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
Fun Party Songs
- Celebration - Kool and the Gang: "Ceeeeeelllebrate good times... come on!" This song inevitably leads to everyone getting on their feet, jumping up and down with joy. It doesn't get much more upbeat than this.
- Let's Get It Started - Black Eyed Peas: A more contemporary offering, the Black Eyed Peas rock the casbah with this upbeat ditty.
- California Love - Tupac Shakur: If you've got a few people in your company who are huge fans of West Coast hip hop, then your playlist is not complete without this offering from the legendary Tupac Shakur.
- Tubthumping - chumbawumba: "I get knocked down! But I get up again, you're never gonna keep me down!" The past year may have been difficult, but this song reminds us of the value of resilience and coming back with renewed fervor.
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