The #1 country song on May 17, 1981

Seven Year Ache By Rosanne Cash

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Bette Davis Eyes
Kim Carnes

UK #1 Song

Stand and Deliver
Adam and the Ants

#1 R&B Song

A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio

#1 Dance Track

Paradise/ Hold Tight/ Heaven of My Life
Change

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Channing Frye
Basketball Player
Born May 17, 1983

Juan Arango
Soccer Player
Born May 17, 1980

Luke Lalonde
Rock Singer
Born May 17, 1986

Marina Vjollca
TV Show Host
Born May 17, 1990

Alejandro Edda
Movie Actor
Born May 17, 1984

Clarence Goodson
Soccer Player
Born May 17, 1982

Amelia Diamond
Journalist
Born May 17, 1988