With the New Year right around the corner, the mood for festivities is
in full swing, parties, get together, celebrations etc. really set up
the mood to welcome the advent of the New Year and nothing spells
celebrations like music.
One of the most important ingredients to
a perfect celebration is New Year Songs, as nothing sets the ambience
right like it, and when on a lookout for the best celebratory things for
the New Year, you must pay special attention to the musical aspect.
Hence
for your convenience we have compiled for you a list of songs for new
year that are sure to get you in the mood for some New Year
celebrations.
Happy New Year Songs 2013
- "Auld Lang Syne" by Relient K
The
famous Scottish folk song that tells off beautiful times gone by and
the importance of new beginnings is ones that you will surely want to
add to your playlist, also the version by Relient K which has featured
in it perfect harmonies is perhaps the most solemn start you can get to
the New Year.
U2
is one of the most famous bands of our time and their song New Year's
Day is perhaps one of the most different takes on the New Year however
it makes a great song to listen to, so plug it in and enjoy
- "Let’s Start the New Year Right" by Bing Crosby
Released
in1943, the song is all time favourite, belonging to the album White
Christmas; the song is one of the most popular songs of all time, and an
inherent part of the vintage American New Year celebrations.
- "Seasons of Love" from Rent (the Movie)
With
harmonies that are pitch perfect and really beautifully rendered and
lyrics that warm your heart Seasons of Love makes a wonderful listen, as
you get lost in the beautiful melody of the song, making your New
Year's even more wonderful and magical.
- "What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve" by The Orioles
One
of the most popular pop songs written about the New Year, the song
tells of the young lover who decides to venture out on the 32st of
December to take chances and grab life by the leases. This number is an
all-time favourite and is a pleasant tune to listen to.
- "Same Old Lang Syne" by Dan Fogelburg
One
of Danny Fogelburg’s greatest hits Same Old Lang Syne is perhaps one of
those bittersweet melodies that with a twinge of nostalgia get to you.
Telling the tale of a cab driver who meets his old girlfriend and they
get discussing about the bygone days, their hopes, dreams and all their
aspirations. It is a tale of love and life and all the things that are
encompassed by them, be it regrets or happy memories. Same Old Lang Syne
is a re-telling of our experiential existence and the trials and
tribulations that we go through. This track is a must listen.
- "A Long December" by Counting Crows
Once
in a while a song comes along that you can relate to so well; written
by Adam Duritz the frontman of Counting Crows in the year 1995, after a
friend faced a grave accident, the song is replete with nostalgia as
well as hope for a better tomorrow. Countless people will tell you how
this song helped them cope with their grief as well as the troubles that
they were going through, so it is no wonder that the song is featured
in our list of the best songs for the New Year’s.
- "It’s Another New Year’s Eve" by Barry Manilow
One
of the early songs written by Manilow, the song is a sombre sweet
melody that talks about enjoying the moment one is in, and counting your
blessings as you cut back your losses and try to look at the positive
things in life. The singer tells his loved one in the song of all the
beauty that might have come out of troubled times and to look upon
everything in a positive light and keep living life to the fullest. All
in all the song most assuredly makes a good listen.
- "Happy New Year" by Nat King Cole
The
immortal voice of Nat King Cole filled with the richness that can send
you into a musical swoon, poured his heart in this song, when talking
about past loves and looking back at the past with a hint of nostalgia
and yet a smile. The silky smoothness of this sombre tune is enough to
set the ambience right, with the beauty of the melodious voice that
serenades the senses.
- "New Year’s Resolution" by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas
A
sweet love-song by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas as the title of the
song goes New Year’s Resolution is all about being in love and taking
care of your loved ones, no matter how difficult times may be. The
couple in the song acknowledges their flaws and make resolutions to get
by the difficult times and overlook each other’s flaws and focus on
loving and taking care of each other. The sweetness of the melody surely
makes you feel tender towards your loved one, so pop in this song and
enjoy the sweet nothings that the song makes you remember.
- "The Millennium Prayer" by Sir Cliff Richard
Composed
in the tune of the all-time favourite Auld Lang Syne, The Millennium
Prayer by Sir Cliff Richard is basically the Lord’s Prayer with a few
odd verses; probably one of the few songs in free verse, the song was
acclaimed worldwide, for the familiar lyrics and tune, which one could
feel associated to. The song has a very sombre yet cheerful air about is
and is one that definitely brings that all pervading sense of calm.
- "Another Year Has Gone By" by Celine Dion
Celine
Dion has long held the title of being one of the most popular singers
of our time, with famous love songs to her name Another Year has gone
by, makes for a wonderful love number that you would want to share with
your loved ones, talking about cherishing and treasuring love the song
is sure to set your mod.
- "New Year" by Beautiful Republic
There
are many numbers that may figure on top of the beautiful melody list,
New Year is one of them, the song is beautifully harmonised and makes
for a lovely musical New Year's.
- "My! My! Time Flies" by Enya
The
haunting voice of this beautiful singer has been applauded by people
worldwide, couple it with the New Year's and what you have is a
wonderful evening, where music pervades all.
- "Brand New Year (My Revolution)" by SHeDaisy
If
there was ever a song that can be used as an anthem for looking forward
to the days that are to come then Brand New Year would be it, full of
vigour the song is about taking control of your life and making the most
out of what you have.
- "New Year by Charlie Hall
When
looking for a song that infuses your spirit with hope and joy, this
song by Charlie Hall is one that should be your best bet, so plug in
this number and let it fill your heart with hope and joy.
- "Funky New Year" by the Eagles
The
Eagles and their country rock sound definitely makes for a Funky New
Year listening, so pop in this track and groove to the Eagles' music.
- "Nothing New for the New Year" by Harry Connick Jr. & George Jones
The
silky smoothness of this song by Harry Connick Jr. George Jones,
definitely pleasing to ear, so as you relax and unwind, let the music
take over and make you New Year's truly wonderful.