The #1 R&B song on May 17, 1981

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

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 Country Song

Seven Year Ache
Rosanne Cash

#1 Dance Track

Paradise/ Hold Tight/ Heaven of My Life
Change

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Oana Marica
Makeup Artist
Born May 17, 1990

Ott Lepland
Pop Singer
Born May 17, 1987

Dan Hardy
MMA Fighter
Born May 17, 1982

Karrueche Tran
Model
Born May 17, 1988

Tessa Virtue
Figure Skater
Born May 17, 1989

Jayson Blair
TV Actor
Born May 17, 1984

Greg Van Avermaet
Cyclist
Born May 17, 1985

Juan Arango
Soccer Player
Born May 17, 1980