Canadian band leader Guy Lombardo is often credited with popularizing the use of the song at New Years celebrations in America, through his broadcasts on radio and television, beginning in 1929. The song became his trademark.
However, earlier newspaper articles describe revellers on both sides of the Atlantic singing the song to usher in the New Year.
~Holiday Parties at Lenox"(Massachusetts, USA) 1896-The company joined hands in the great music room at midnight and sang as the last stroke of 12 sounded and the new year came.
~"New Years Eve in London"(London, England)1910-Usual customs observed by people of all classes. The passing of the old year was celebrated in London much as usual. The Scottish residents gathered outside of St. Pauls church and sang "Auld Lang Syne" as the last stroke of 12 sounded from the great bell.
God Bless America~
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! Everybody sing along...now we can relive it over and over... it feels just as good as it did then...Beautiful D!!
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