"The January Man" is a song by Scottish songwriter David Coulder. Goulder lives in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands with his wife Mary. The song personifies each month of the year. Some singers like to sing this at New Years. The tune has been recorded with and without accompaniment.It is particularly effective when sung a cappella. The song should flow slowly and freely to follow the words and any accompaniment should not be strictly rhythmic. It has been recorded by Dave Goulder, Martin Carthy, Christy Moore, Tony Rose, Bert Jansch, Ed Trickett, William Pint & Felicia Dale and others.