80 years old (Born on September 23, 1944)
Happy Birthday, Eric Bogle! Another year older and wiser—though your timeless tunes suggest you've always been wise beyond your years. From "No Man's Land" to the unforgettable "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda," you've serenaded us with songs that tug at our hearts while gently poking fun at life's absurdities.Your music has not only earned you a spot among Australia's top thirty greatest hits (take that, Kylie Minogue!), but also secured an eternal place in folk history. May this birthday bring laughter louder than bagpipes and joy sweeter than Scottish shortbread—and may no one ever mistake you for a waltzing kangaroo again!