The #1 dance song on May 17, 1981

Paradise/ Hold Tight/ Heaven of My Life By Change

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 Country Song

Seven Year Ache
Rosanne Cash

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Matthew Paetz
Model
Born May 17, 1985

Alistair Overeem
MMA Fighter
Born May 17, 1980

Ross Butler
TV Actor
Born May 17, 1990

Poli Restrepo
Tattoo Artist
Born May 17, 1989

Clarence Goodson
Soccer Player
Born May 17, 1982

May J Lee
Dancer
Born May 17, 1988