Hi, everyone. Welcome to this week’s edition of Music Monday.

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The final Monday of the year is upon us and we are a few days away from a brand new year. I just want to take this time to thank all of you for being here while I indulge my love for music each week. And I hope the next 52 Mondays bring you everything you want and need.

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The end of a year usually brings nostalgia & reflection, both good and bad. And no matter how you choose to spend the last night of the year-to celebrate the new one upon us or as just another night-here are two different sentiments to help you say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026. Whatever you are feeling, I hope you have a safe, happy and peaceful start to the new year.

Dan Fogelberg’s 1981 album. (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

Diana Krall released her holiday album 20 years ago in October 2005. (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

Dan Fogelberg: “Same Old Lang Syne” (1980, written by Dan Fogelberg).

Diana Krall featuring The Clayton–Hamilton Jazz Orchestra: “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” (2005, written by Frank Loesser).

Stay safe & well.