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.

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.

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 Lang 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.