88 years old (Born on October 31, 1937)
Happy Birthday, Tom Paxton! May your day be filled with more joy than "The Marvelous Toy" brought to generations of puzzled parents and delighted kids. Your timeless tunes have been covered by countless artists—proof that you're the folk world's favorite songwriter (and possibly its most borrowed-from!).From heartfelt classics like "The Last Thing on My Mind," you've given us melodies we can't forget—even if remembering lyrics gets trickier each year. Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much happiness as your songs have delivered smiles worldwide; after all, a legend like you deserves nothing less than marvelous celebrations!
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