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"The Parting Glass" by Hozier

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"The Parting Glass" by Hozier

Raise a parting glass to 2023 and shed a tear if you need to. This traditional Irish song about saying goodbye to family and friends used to be the more well-known New Year's song before "Auld Lang Syne" overtook it in popularity. It's beautiful but a bit somber, so save it for the end of the night as things are winding down.

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"Auld Lang Syne - The New Year's Anthem" by Mariah Carey

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"Auld Lang Syne - The New Year's Anthem" by Mariah Carey

The vocal powerhouse croons the traditional New Year's anthem like no one else—and it turns into a fun dance number by the end.

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"Let's Start The New Year Right" by Bing Crosby

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"Let's Start The New Year Right" by Bing Crosby

Every holiday gets a song in the movie Holiday Inn—and that includes New Year's.

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"Merry Christmas Darling" by Carpenters

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"Merry Christmas Darling" by Carpenters

We think this melancholic song works for both holidays, because it wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too.

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"This Will Be Our Year" by The Zombies

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"This Will Be Our Year" by The Zombies

The '60s tune hits the same sweet notes in 2023 as it did back then.

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"Funky New Year" by The Eagles

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"Funky New Year" by The Eagles

The Eagles reserved a track on their 1978 Christmas album for a rockin' song about the celebratory holiday that follows.

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"Raise Your Glass" by P!nk

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"Raise Your Glass" by P!nk

Isn't toasting the old and new year what it's all about?! Plus, this celebratory anthem is guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor.

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"My Year" by the cast of Zombies

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"My Year" by the cast of Zombies

Let the kiddos have a little fun too! This catchy tune from the Disney movie Zombies will be stuck in everyone's head on New Year's Day and beyond. Wish yourself well in the new year with its positive sentiment: "Been waiting for this moment, Yeah I'm gonna own it. You can watch me shine, This is gonna be my year!"

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"Brand New Day" by David Nail

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"Brand New Day" by David Nail

The soulful country singer tells the bittersweet tale of letting go, moving on, and looking forward to better days ahead.

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"The New Year" by Death Cab for Cutie

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"The New Year" by Death Cab for Cutie

Many fans say it's a tradition to listen to this moody and nostalgic song every New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

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"Same Old Lang Syne" by Dan Fogelberg

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"Same Old Lang Syne" by Dan Fogelberg

Revelers young and old will appreciate this beautiful ballad.

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"New Year’s Day" by Taylor Swift

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"New Year’s Day" by Taylor Swift

Play Taylor Swift's simple, soothing melody as you rest up on New Year's Day.

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"Kiss Me at Midnight" by *Nsync

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"Kiss Me at Midnight" by *Nsync

When this song comes on, prepare for the favorite boy band debate to ensue!

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"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" by Rod Stewart feat. Ella Fitzgerald & Chris Botti

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"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" by Rod Stewart feat. Ella Fitzgerald & Chris Botti

This old school song will have every couple (new and old!) making their way to the dance floor.

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"Brand New Day" by Sting

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"Brand New Day" by Sting

The singer said this about this song: “This is about a new beginning, a new start. It coincides with this millennium thing, but you know, we have to turn the clocks to zero, so that’s a great metaphor for saying let’s wipe the slate clean and we’ll begin again.”

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"1999" by Prince

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"1999" by Prince

New Year's Eve is the perfect time to party like it's 1999.

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"New Year's Day" by Bon Jovi

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"New Year's Day" by Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi has said that this song was about the rebirth of the band following Richie Sambora's split from the group and the end of their relationship with Mercury Records.

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"Nothin' New for New Year" by Harry Connick Jr.

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"Nothin' New for New Year" by Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick Jr. recorded this track with country singer George Jones on his second holiday album.

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"Happy New Year" by ABBA

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"Happy New Year" by ABBA

ABBA released this track on their 1980 album Super Trooper, and 40 years later, we're still hitting play!

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"Celtic New Year" by Van Morrison

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"Celtic New Year" by Van Morrison

In the mood for something a bit slower? Get everyone grooving with the help of Van Morrison's romantic take on the new year.

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