The 1992 Robin Williams film Toys may be largely forgettable, but it did offer a song worth remembering:  “The Closing of the Year” by former Prince band members Wendy & Lisa (and featuring a cameo by Seal).  While parts of the song are explicitly about Christmas, the title and many of the sentiments work for New Year’s Eve as well.

As a kid, we’d gather around the tube to usher in the new year with Dick Clark on Rockin’ New Years Eve. After Mr. Clark’s accident a few years back, he still makes the triumphant effort to open the show, but then turns over the reigns to Ryan Seacrest to go the distance.

2009-2010′s musical guests include:
Jennifer Lopez, The Black Eyed Peas, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Keri Hilson, Colbie Caillat, Robin Thicke and Orianthi

http://abc.go.com/shows/dick-clarks-new-years-rockin-eve-with-ryan-seacrest-2010

MTV launched a mini-site that showcases the best of Music, Shows, News and Movies from 2009. Happy New Year! Check it out!

http://www.mtv.com/specials/best_of/2009/