While there are hundreds of Christmas songs, there are far fewer songs about New Year’s Day, but that doesn’t mean we’re all stuck singing “Auld Lang Syne,” yet again, as the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31. Here are 10 songs to get acquainted with before the year ends.

“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” (1947)

Eagles-Funky New Year
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"Funky New Year" was the B-side to The Eagles' single "Please Come Home For Christmas." (COURTESY PHOTO)
ABBA-Happy New Year
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"Happy New Year" appeared on ABBA's album "Super Trouper." (COURTESY PHOTO)
Prince-1999
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The title track of Prince's album "1999" is still a classic well after the turn of the century. (COURTESY PHOTO)
U2-New Year's Day
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"New Year's Day" was the first single off of U2's breakthrough album "War." (COURTESY PHOTO)
Harry Connick Jr.-Harry for the Holidays
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"Nothin' New For New Year" appeared on Harry Connick Jr.'s "Harry for the Holidays." (COURTESY PHOTO)
Regina Spektor
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Singer/songwriter Regina Spektor's "My Dear Acquaitance" is a loving tribute to the end of the year. (COURTESY PHOTO)
A Great Big World-This is the New Year

A Great Big World's "This Is The New Year" is an optimistic song to ring in the new year with. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Bon Jovi-New Year's Day
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Bon Jovi's "New Year's Day" appeared on the band's album "This House Is Not For Sale." (COURTESY PHOTO)
Taylor Swift-New Year's Day
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Taylor Swift's "New Year's Day" appeared on her album "Reputation." (COURTESY PHOTO)

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