Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And the days of auld lang syne?
Aaaah memories of old. I fondly remember many a New Years Eve hearing and singing this song at the stroke of midnight to say farewell to the old year. Interestingly it’s also sometimes heard at funerals, graduations and other occasions as a farewell.
But where does this song come from. It’s actually a poem written by Robert Burns famously known as Rabbie Burns. Or was it? From what I gleaned through quick research Burns was the first person to write down a Scottish folk song. Apparently Burns himself once said, “I took it down from an old man.” It could be he transcribed it only or actually helped write it. Either way it brings back some truly lovely memories for me.
As a child I remember family parties on New Years Eve culminating with the singing of Auld Lang Syne by all in attendance. My dad didn’t have the best voice, something I inherited, but my mom, she had a lovely voice. She’d always start the song off and the rest of us joined in. Voices of all, from kids to adults, blending together to form a choir of sorts. What a good time it was. They’re all gone now for the most part, but thankfully I have those memories.
Cheers to making memories as 2022 passes into 2023.
Happy New Year!
Until the next time.
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Thanks for sharing the background info on this iconic song.
Happy New Year!! Best Wishes and Love, Health and Love in the upcoming year!
Cheers! Hugs Annie