Auld Lang Syne Lyrics
James Taylor
Lyrics
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
And surely ye'll be your pint stowp
And surely I'll be mine
And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
We twa hae run about the braes
An pou'd the gowans fine
But we've wander'd mony a weary fitt
Sin' auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
We twa hae paidl'd in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine
Song & Lyrics Facts
James Taylor's version of the classic song "Auld Lang Syne" was released on his 1975 album, Gorilla. The album is considered a folk-rock masterpiece and features some of James Taylor's most beloved songs.
It was produced by Peter Asher and featured backing vocals from Linda Ronstadt and J.D. Souther. The genre of this track is Folk Rock with lyrics written by Robert Burns in 1788. The band members that performed on this track include James Taylor (vocals, guitar), Leland Sklar (bass), Danny Kortchmar (guitar), Russ Kunkel (drums) and Carole King (piano). This recording has become one of the best-known versions of the traditional New Year’s Eve anthem. The lyrics are traditionally sung as people link arms at midnight on New Year's Day to mark the start of the new year.