Top 5 Rock Versions of Auld Lang Syne and a Little History, too
We sing it every New Year's Eve but do you know the history behind this song? Auld Lang Syne is a Scots poem written by Robert Burns in 1788, according to Wikipedia, and set to the tune of a traditional folk song.
In the days of Auld Lang Syne is the equivalent of Once Upon a time in Scots retelling of fairy tales. The first lyrics were simpler.
Should Old Acquaintance be forgot,
and never thought upon;
The flames of Love extinguished,
and fully past and gone:
Is thy sweet Heart now grown so cold,
that loving Breast of thine;
That thou canst never once reflect
On old long syne.
- CHORUS:
- On old long syne my Jo,
On old long syne,
That thou canst never once reflect,
On old long syne.
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Auld Lang Syne - Dropkick Murphys
You can't beat the punk rock out of me. This is my favorite version.
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Auld Lang Syne - Robert Burns Csonga
Almost like the original.
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Same Old Lang Syne - Dan Folgerberg
Different take on the song; still a great cover.
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Auld Lang Syne - James Taylor
Sweet, creamy version of the song.
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Auld Lang Syne - Bruce Springsteen
This was almost my No. 1 one pick, a rockin' version of the song.