Party like it’s “1999” with the artist formerly known as Prince, check out a CD (or 15!), and ring in 2022 with songs available from the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ).
The last two years have been filled with uncertainty, new norms, and changes as a result of the pandemic. In 2022, take a few notes from Idina Menzel as Elsa in Disney’s “Frozen” and “Let it Go,” leave the past where it belongs, “in the past” and welcome “Better Days” with pop-rockers the Goo Goo Dolls.
Know that the Zombies had it right in 1968 when they sang “we’ve only just begun” in “This Will Be Our Year,” and celebrate “Dynamite” new beginnings with K-Pop sensation BTS.
It’s time to “break out of your shell” with the legendary Diana Ross; embrace your internal and external beauty with “Tapestry” weaver Carole King; and get “Happy” with the multi-talented producer, songwriter, and performer, Pharrell Williams.
When the clock strikes midnight, dance with somebody (or even yourself), sing the traditional tune “Auld Lang Syne” with India.Arie, and ring in the new year with music from your Library:
- “Auld Lang Syne” performed by India.Arie
- “1999” performed by Prince
- “Let It Go” performed by Idina Menzel
- “Better Days” performed by the Goo Goo Dolls
- “One More Time” performed by Daft Punk
- “Bringing in a Brand New Year” performed by B.B. King
- “I’m Coming Out” performed by Diana Ross
- “I Hope You Dance” performed by Lee Ann Womack
- “Beautiful” performed by Carole King
- “What a Wonderful World” performed by Louis Armstrong
- “Vivir Mi Vida” performed by Marc Anthony
- “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” performed by Whitney Houston
- “This Will Be Our Year” performed by the Zombies
- “Dynamite” performed by BTS
- “Happy” performed by Pharrell Williams
Connect with the music of yesterday and today with SCLSNJ: catalog.SCLSNJ.org.
Once you have explored the music at SCLSNJ, discover virtual programs you can enjoy from home this January, that focus on self-care and improvement in the new year.
Discover programs:
Creating Good Habits: Turning Bad Ones Into Good Ones – And Making Them Stick
- January 4, 7-8 p.m. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/5553764.
How to Deal with Change and Triumph Over Loss
- January 12, 7-8 p.m. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4852671.
January Organizing Jumpstart
- January 19, 7-8 p.m. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/5471003.
Tidy Up Your Digital Life
- January 25, 7-8 p.m. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/5680851.
For a complete list of programs, visit: SCLSNJ.org/events.