This is the original melody used for the Robert Burns song Auld Lang Syne. The phrase is old Scots and means "old long since" essentially a sentimental way of saying 'times gone by." We have been using it for a while to conclude our Christmas Celtic Sojourn series of concerts in Boston. Dougie MacLean when he was with us way back (auld lang syne!), used the more modern tune, but since Mairi Campbell was with us, this version has become our default. Mairi (btw) gained fame for this song as it was used on a New Year's Eve special for Sex in the City. Check it out, and start using this at your New Year's Eve gatherings. It certainly will get folks talking :).

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