Happy birthday to you! Everyone knows the traditional birthday song. But did you know that there are countless other songs about birthdays that are reflective and fun for celebrating your big day?

The ‘Happy Birthday’ song, which people have used to celebrate for over 100 years, is getting a remodel thanks to TikTok. During May, Danyell Randall (@yellz_lesspartywithyellz) celebrated her ...

*Stevie Wonder’s version of the “happy birthday” song is one of the most popular among Black people in America. The singer wrote the song in 1981, as a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther Jr. – one of ...

Birthdays are meant to be joyous, and the special day traditionally calls on family and friends to sing "Happy Birthday" to the celebrant. Although people appreciate the wishes with the usual birthday ...

It’s not something by Bob Dylan or Bruce Springsteen. Not by Lady Gaga or Taylor Swift. It’s the song that’s sung every single day, likely thousands of times. It’s “Happy Birthday to You.” But where ...

“When did Black people get together and change the birthday song? I missed the meeting.” You and just about everyone else, bruh. Someone — we’re really not sure who — lit up “Happy Birthday,” changed ...

When it’s your favorite person’s special day, there are usually a few things you have to happen. A cake, balloons, presents, and the singing of “Happy Birthday.” But did you know that you don’t just ...

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