Other #1 songs on May 1, 1971
Across genres and charts

#1 country song

Empty Arms

Sonny James

#1 song in the UK

Double Barrel

Dave and Ansell Collins

#1 song

Joy to the World

Three Dog Night

Notable May 1 Birthdays
Born in the 1970s

Ethan Albright

Football Player

Born May 1, 1971

Julie Benz

Actress

Born May 1, 1972

Curtis Martin

Football Player

Born May 1, 1973

James Murray

Comedian

Born May 1, 1976

James Badge Dale

Actor

Born May 1, 1978

Michael Russell

Tennis Player

Born May 1, 1978