Blame Canada!
Heya, for all one of you who uses "Damn Canadians!" as the friendly greeting we all know and adore, did you know that a Canadian set "Auld Lang Syne" to music? According to Wikipedia:
Canadian band leader Guy Lumbardo is often credited with popularising the use of the song at New Year’s celebrations in America, through his annual broadcasts on radio and television, beginning in 1929. The song became his trademark. In addition to his live broadcasts, Lombardo recorded the song more than once. His first recording was in 1939. A later recording on September 29, 1947 was issued as a single by Decca Records...
It's all about the Scots and the Canadians. Next up, curling! *
Happy New Year, everyone!
* Not really. I just like hearing gnashing of teeth across long distances...
Canadian band leader Guy Lumbardo is often credited with popularising the use of the song at New Year’s celebrations in America, through his annual broadcasts on radio and television, beginning in 1929. The song became his trademark. In addition to his live broadcasts, Lombardo recorded the song more than once. His first recording was in 1939. A later recording on September 29, 1947 was issued as a single by Decca Records...
It's all about the Scots and the Canadians. Next up, curling! *
Happy New Year, everyone!
* Not really. I just like hearing gnashing of teeth across long distances...