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    The Ultimate New Year’s Eve Party Playlist

    Your soiree will never get boring with these classic tunes playing well into 2011!

    Plus: Throw a fun New Year's theme party and the best recipes to serve your guests.



    "New Year's Resolution" - Otis Redding

    Kick things off with a soulful promise of change in the new year.

    Buy "New Year's Resolution" on iTunes

    "New Year's Day" - U2

    The call for change and pumped up guitar riffs in this rock hit are no less powerful today than they were when it helped put U2 on the map - the perfect way to keep you guests' energy flowing on the way to midnight.

    Buy "New Year's Day" on iTunes


    "Bringing In A Brand New Year" - B.B. King

    Dance your way to the new year with this peppy standard, courtesy of the guitar legend himself.

    Buy "Bringing in a Brand New Year" on iTunes


    "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" - Diana Krall

    Diana's earthy tones make this classic the perfect song for a slow spin around the dance floor with that special someone you'll be kissing when the clock strikes 12.

    Buy "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" on iTunes


    "New Year's Day" - Charlie Robison

    Bring a little West Texas New Year to your party with the easy roll of this classic country sound.

    Buy "New Year's Day" on iTunes


    "Auld Lang Syne" - Harry Connick, Jr.

    Has there ever been a better incentive to finally learn the words to this quintessential New Year's song than Harry's honey-smooth croon? It's a perfect way to ring in the New Year.

    Buy "Auld Lang Syne" on iTunes

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