The #1 song on December 31, 1971

Brand New Key By Melanie

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1971

UK #1 Song

Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West)
Benny Hill

#1 R&B Song

Family Affair
Sly & the Family Stone

#1 Country Song

Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'
Charley Pride

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1970s

Craig Wayne Boyd
Country Singer
Born December 31, 1978

Bob Bryar
Drummer
Born December 31, 1979

Scott Nichol
Hockey Player
Born December 31, 1974

Marta Hazas
TV Actress
Born December 31, 1977

Anna Fantastic
Pop Singer
Born December 31, 1973