Auld Lang Syne / myLot

Boise, Idaho

January 2, 2026 3:16pm CST

This actually translates to "old long since" and is the title of a song we hear around New Years Eve. It is from a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and was then set to the tune of a traditional folk song. It is recognized around the world associated with New Years celebrations. It is about looking back over the last years and preserving old friendships. Guy Lombardo( band leader and violinist) sang it at midnight on January 1, 1929 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City and this started the tradition.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122067)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

3 Jan

I have wondered what was the name of the song that is played at New Years Eve. Thank you for sharing the origins of the song.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

3 Jan

You're welcome.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122067)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

3 Jan

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

2 Jan

That song was 97 years since its existence. We sing this in a social gatherings not only new yesr's.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

3 Jan

Good to know it is used elsewhere.

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

3 Jan

@celticeagle Due to the means of modern communicatìon.

Loretta

@noni1959 (13009)

• United States

2 Jan

This is the first year I didn't think of the song or hear it. I stepped back from the internet for a couple days and surprises me that I still didn't think of the song.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

3 Jan

It is rather obscure.

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