To commemorate the new year, here I present songs from the Billboard year-end Top Ten charts (1951-2015) celebrating all things "brand-new" (in chronological order). Have a listen, unless your head is still reeling from last night's drinking songs.

To brand-new mornings:

SPECIAL REQUEST: "Wish You Were Here" written by Harold Rome for the 1952 musical of the same name was a popular hit single on the RCA Victor label for Eddie Fisher with Hugo Winterhalter and his Orchestra in 1952. It was included in the 1957 RCA Victor album, Thinking of You.

To a brand-new sound:

From 1957

To a brand-new dance:

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To a brand-new start:

The CASCADES Rhythm Of the Rain also check.... The Cascades - First Love Never Dies The Cascades - For Your Sweet Love The Cascades - Just How Much Do I Love You The Cascades - A Little Like Lovin' The Cascades - Is There A Chance The Cascades - Second Chance The Cascades - Awake The Cascades - Cenderella TRIBUTE to the CASCADES ReGaRdS..

To a brand-new pair of roller skates, and a brand-new key:

This was a big 70s hit for Melanie Brand New Key" is a pop song written by folk singer Melanie (Melanie Safka), which became a hit in 1971-72.

To a brand-new dance (again):

Shinin' On (1974)

To a brand-new way of looking at your life:

Patti Austin & James Ingram - Baby Come To Me (1983)

To brand-new love:

Here's to your brand-new year!

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