The AGT and BGT legends achieved new vocal heights with this timeless classic.

Since her debut on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, the 63-year-old singing wonder has consistently elevated legendary tunes to new heights with her voice alone. Today, we’ve discovered a powerful cover of “Auld Lang Syne” that will move anyone to tears.

Boyle’s performance is so exceptional that it compels us to don our party hats, consume champagne, and partake in a celebratory toast. Boyle’s Scottish roots shine through in her singing, elevating the song and giving it an even more upbeat tone. We expected her interpretation of “Silent Night” to be our favorite Boyle performance, but her rendition of “Auld Lang Syne” takes the cake!

The song, with its roots in Scottish culture, has undergone several changes over the years. The song’s wording is based on Robert Burns’ 1788 poem, which reflects on the past through the loose translation of “auld lang syne” as “for the sake of old times.”

Traditional Scottish culture uses the song to infuse formal occasions with a sense of finality, and the Western world has subsequently adopted it as the unofficial anthem of yearly New Year’s Eve festivities. Most Americans will recognize the song as being played just after the ball drops in Times Square to usher in the new year!

Although it has become synonymous with New Year’s Eve, Boyle’s beautiful interpretation elevates the song beyond the conclusion of a calendar year. Finally, it’s another song that the America’s Got Talent winner can add to her collection of very unforgettable renditions.