With the New Year comes the opportunity for reflection, new beginnings, and a party with Champagne and confetti. To successfully ring in 2015, download this New Year’s Eve playlist.
“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” Dick Haymes, Les Paul Trio
What am I doing NYE? Listening to this playlist and scanning the room for my midnight kiss options.
“Auld Lang Syne”
Andrew Bird
A sweet, contemporary version of the New Year’s song.
“My Dear Acquaintance (A Happy New Year)”
Regina Spektor
Spektor’s angelic cover of this ode to friendship and gratitude.
“This Will Be Our Year”
The Zombies
The song that my pretend boyfriend sings to me every year.
“New Year’s Resolution”
Otis Redding & Carla Thomas
It doesn’t get more soulful than this 1967 duet of a couple reaffirming their love.
“Funky New Year”
Eagles
The title pretty much says it all.
“New Attitude”
Patti LaBelle
New year. New attitude. New inner diva.
“New Year’s Day
U2
Obligatory? Yes. But awesome nonetheless.
“1999”
Prince
The song remains fresh well past its expiration date.
“Auld Lang Syne”
The Kings of Dixieland
The ultimate song makes the list twice, but of the array of versions, this is the jazzy, celebratory one I want to dance to when the cork pops.
—Becca Greene
