Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on July 14, 1943)

Happy birthday, Harold Wheeler! You’ve conducted so many memorable performances, you probably wave a baton in your sleep. From helping stars dazzle on "Dancing with the Stars," to steering musical magic at the Oscars as only the second African American music director, your talent has led to more standing ovations than hair follicles on Bruno Tonioli’s perfect head.

But let's not forget when you made history alongside Burt Bacharach—becoming the first African American musical director for a major pop artist. Clearly, you've always been hitting all the right notes (literally). Wishing you another harmonious year filled with laughter and applause!