Timeout's 30 Best Birthday Songs

"Apologies to Patty and Mildred J. Hill, but on the list of the best birthday songs, 'Happy Birthday to You' is all the way down at the bottom. Sure, it's claimed to be the most recognisable song in the English language, but it's repetitive, the melody blows, and it doesn't slap even a little bit. 'For He's a Jolly Good Fellow' isn't much better. Way to uphold the patriarchy there, anonymous 18th-century French composer! The good news is, we no longer have to be in thrall to these weak-ass jams on what's supposed to be the most joyful day of the year. Over the last half-century, songwriters have been working to give us some actual bangers to commemorate our born days. From classic rock anthems to club-quaking hits, here are 30 awesome birthday songs that absolutely do not suck." - timeout.com