The #1 song on May 1, 1971

Joy to the World By Three Dog Night

Other #1 songs on May 1, 1971

UK #1 Song

Double Barrel
Dave and Ansel Collins

#1 R&B Song

Never Can Say Goodbye
The Jackson 5

#1 Country Song

Empty Arms
Sonny James

Notable May 1 birthdays in the 1970s

Yassin Yahya
Comedian
Born May 01, 1978
Darius McCrary
TV Actor
Born May 01, 1976
Charlene Gonzales
TV Show Host
Born May 01, 1974
Dr SID
Pop Singer
Born May 01, 1980
Greg Michael Mensching
Illustrator
Born May 01, 1975
Tracy Hines
Race Car Driver
Born May 01, 1972