Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on August 16, 1953)

Happy Birthday, James Taylor! Ranked the 84th Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artist of all time by Rolling Stone—though we suspect you're number one in mellow melodies and soulful storytelling. From "Fire and Rain" to "You've Got a Friend," your timeless tunes have serenaded generations, making us smile even on rainy days.

Whether strumming gently at Carnegie Hall or charming audiences worldwide with recent tours that prove classics never fade, you remain effortlessly cool. Here's hoping your birthday is filled with laughter louder than applause—and cake sweeter than any encore performance. Keep rocking softly; nobody does it better!