Song of the Day #4,196: ‘Auld Lang Syne’ – Bobby Darin

Having just counted down my top 20 albums of the 2010s, my plan is to next shift to my top 20 movies. However, I still have several key titles to catch up on in 2019 and I don’t want to jump the gun on that list.

So I will pause this week to ring in 2020 by offering up five versions of the classic ballad ‘Auld Lang Syne.’

Enjoy, Happy New Year, and see you next decade!

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Song of the Day #3,467: ‘Auld Lang Syne’ – The Cast

Like most Americans, it’s hard for me to look at 2017 as anything other than the first year of the disastrous Trump presidency, but I’ve had plenty of fond memories as well.

Good times with family and friends; good health; good travels; good movies, TV shows, books and music to enjoy. Another 366 blog entries with no plans to stop soon.

Enjoy your celebrations tonight. My family will ring in the New Year from a cruise ship through the Caribbean, so that will be a first.

I leave you with a rendition of the perennial classic ‘Auld Lang Syne,’ performed by Scottish folk band The Cast using the original Robert Burns text.

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