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

Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It) By Kool and the Gang

Other #1 songs on November 17, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Physical
Olivia Newton-John

UK #1 Song

Under Pressure
Queen and David Bowie

#1 Country Song

All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)
Hank Williams Jr.

#1 Dance Track

Controversy/ Let's Work
Prince

Notable November 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Seth Lugo
Baseball Player
Born November 17, 1989

Jon Cor
TV Actor
Born November 17, 1984

Christopher Paolini
Novelist
Born November 17, 1983

Becky Albertalli
Young Adult Author
Born November 17, 1982

Rashanda McCants
Basketball Player
Born November 17, 1986

Lito Kirino
Rapper
Born November 17, 1990