About The Song
Ah, New Year’s Eve. A time for reflection, for celebration, and for raising a glass to loved ones, both old and new. But what if we told you that the traditional song we sing at the stroke of midnight could be given a bit of a… disco makeover? That’s exactly what the iconic Euro disco group, Boney M., did with their rendition of Auld Lang Syne.
Released in 1989 on their album “The Most Beautiful Christmas Songs of the World,” Boney M.’s Auld Lang Syne might seem like an unexpected choice. We all know the classic folk melody, a slow and sentimental ballad that evokes feelings of nostalgia and camaraderie. But Boney M. takes this familiar tune and injects it with their signature disco energy.
Imagine this: The clock strikes twelve, the year is turning, and instead of the usual hushed reverence, the room erupts in a flurry of shimmering lights and a pulsating beat. Liz Mitchell and the girls of Boney M. take center stage, their voices soaring over a bed of funky basslines and infectious rhythms. The familiar lyrics of Auld Lang Syne – “Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind?” – are delivered with a joyful exuberance, a reminder that celebrating the past year can also be a time to dance and let loose.
Now, some folks might scoff at the idea of disco-fying such a traditional song. But here’s the thing: Boney M.’s version of Auld Lang Syne doesn’t disrespect the original. It simply offers a fresh perspective, a way to usher in the New Year with a dose of fun and frivolity. It’s a wink to the younger generation, an invitation to join in the revelry with a sound that resonates with them.
So, this New Year’s Eve, why not ditch the traditional rendition and give Boney M.’s Auld Lang Syne a spin? It might just be the surprise you and your party guests need to kick off the new year with a bang – and a disco ball shimmering overhead.