The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #70687 Message #3770886
Posted By: Joe Offer
05-Feb-16 - 09:25 PM
Thread Name: Grand Old Flag/Auld Lang Syne connection
Subject: RE: Grand Old Flag/Auld Lang Syne connection
The song was published in January 1906 as "You're a Grand Old Rag" much to the chagrin of many Americans. In June 1906, it was republished as "You're a Grand Old Flag," and then it became a hit.