Same Old Lang Syne
"Same Old Lang Syne" is a first-person narrative song folk-pop singer Dan Fogelberg recorded for his 1981 album, The Innocent Age.
Fast Facts
- Genre: Folk
- Album: The Innocent Age
- Label: Epic Records
- Writer: Dan Fogelberg
- Producer: Dan Fogelberg, Marty Lewis
- Length: 5:21
- Recorded/Released: 1981
- Charted: #9 Billboard Hot 100
Synopsis
"Same Old Lang Syne" is based on actual events from an encounter Fogelberg had with his high school ex, Jill Greulich, in Peoria, Illinois in 1975-76. Both were visiting family for Christmas, and the song tells the story straightforwardly.
As the lyrics indicate, they met at a grocery store, bought some beer, sat in her car and reminisced about old times. After they finished drinking and talking, they parted ways.
The song hit #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981, and remains a popular tune during the holiday season, even though "Christmas Eve" is mentioned only once in the entire song.
Artist Facts
Dan Fogelberg was a folk-pop singer-songwriter, popular in the 1970s and 1980s.
From 1974 to 1979, he released a number of hit albums, including "Same Old Land Syne," "Longer," along with "Leader of the Band."
He enjoyed a strong following on the concert circuit, performing both full band and solo acoustic shows.
Fogelberg died of prostate cancer in December 2007 at age 56.
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