79 years old (Born on August 31, 1945)
Happy Birthday to the legendary Belfast bluesman, Van Morrison! Your timeless tunes are smoother than ever—proving like a fine whiskey, you’re improving with age. From "Brown Eyed Girl" to "Moondance," your songs keep us gently swaying, singing along badly (but enthusiastically), and instantly forgiving ourselves for dancing in public.Recently you've continued giving us masterful music and soulful performances. Thank goodness birthdays don't affect your pipes or poetry—otherwise we’d be forced into existential dread! So here’s raising a glass to you: May life forever remain a marvelous night for a moondance, no matter how many candles adorn the cake!