Who was Robert “Robbie” Burns? He has long been revered as the national poet of Scotland and the country’s favourite son. Each 25th January, his birthdate is celebrated with traditional Burns Night suppers and events which end with the singing of Old Lang Syne, which he wrote as a poem in 1788.
You probably sang some version this weekend, but do you know the background behind Auld Lang Syne? Are you even close to singing the original lyrics or melody?
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