Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem) Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem) "Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her second Christmas album/thirteenth studio album, "Merry Christmas II You" (2010). The second single from the album, an extended play consisting of nine remixes was released by Island on December 14, 2010. Using the public domain poem "Auld Lang Syne" by Robert Burns, Carey along with Randy Jackson and Johnny "Sev" Severin (of RedOne) composed a new arrangement, added lyrics and re-titled it. The track garnered a negative response from critics, all of whom disliked
The Good Old Song The Good Old Song "The Good Old Song' (alternatively spelled as "The Good Ole Song") is the de facto alma mater of the University of Virginia. The song is often said to be the University's fight song, although the official fight song is the Cavalier Song. It is set to the music of Auld Lang Syne, a song otherwise commonly sung on New Year's Eve. The Good Old Song is most commonly sung by Virginia Cavaliers fans following sports victories. Fans join hands or embrace as they sway back and forth, singing the first verse of the song, followed by