Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on November 16, 1941)

Happy Birthday, Dan Penn! You're the soulful genius who taught us it's okay to "Cry Like a Baby," reminded every man and woman how important it is to "Do Right," and convinced generations that being someone's puppet isn't always such a bad thing. Your timeless tunes have kept our hearts grooving since the '60s—proving once again that great music never goes out of style.

Here's wishing you another year filled with smooth melodies, endless inspiration, and plenty more hits (because let's face it—we're still humming your classics). Keep rocking those soulful vibes; after all these years, you're definitely pulling our strings!