Let's make this birthday one to remember.

70 years old (Born on January 19, 1955)

Happy Birthday, Sir Simon Rattle! Your baton-waving brilliance energized Birmingham through the '80s and '90s—rumor has it even traffic jams conducted themselves harmoniously during your tenure. Whoever thought Brummie accents would pair perfectly with Beethoven?

Then came Berlin in 2002, where you turned "German precision" into dazzling symphonic poetry with your legendary mane catching spotlight almost as often as your orchestral prowess. Whether conducting Mahler or modern masterpieces, you've consistently struck a perfect chord.

May your day crescendo beautifully, filled not just with applause (and ridiculously large bouquets), but also laughter and plenty of cake—perfectly orchestrated, naturally!