I heard "Happy Crappy Birthday," sung to me and Alan MacColl at song circle today (Sunday) to celebrate our August birthdays on dates that will not be revealed. I went looking for the song when I got home, and found Amos had posted a link to a YouTube video in an Art Thieme birthday thread in July. The singer in the link from Amos is Sharon Carl, who sang the song for Alan and me today.
So, happy belated birthday, Art - and to me and Alan, too.
-Joe Offer-

Birthday Song
Sung to Scotland the Brave
(author unknown)

When you were two or three
Your mommy would always see
That you had a party on your birthday
But now you're older and more mature
At least we are pretty sure
And shouldn't be treated like a baby.
'Cuz no one gives a shit about your birthday any more,
No! It's not important.
And if you want the truth it's merely a good excuse
For your friends to all get drunk together.

Now I'm sure that you'll agree,
Your brain starts to atrophy,
Each time that you celebrate your birthday.
Unfortunately I must remind you,
The best part of life's behind you.
Soon they will throw your final party.
Your teeth will rot, your hair fall out,
And sex will merely refer to gender only.
So raise a glass with me, a toast to senility,
We wish you a Happy Crappy Birthday!


Happy birthday, Art.
-Joe-