The #1 song on January 17, 1987

Shake You Down By Gregory Abbott

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1987

UK #1 Song

Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town)
Jackie Wilson

#1 R&B Song

Stop to Love
Luther Vandross

#1 Country Song

What Am I Gonna Do About You
Reba McEntire

#1 Dance Track

Someone like You
Sylvester

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1980s

David Blue
TV Actor
Born January 17, 1982
Ray J
Rapper
Born January 17, 1981
Colton Rudloff
Pop Singer
Born January 17, 1989
Jonathan Keltz
TV Actor
Born January 17, 1988
Alvaro Arbeloa Coca
Soccer Player
Born January 17, 1983
Mirtha Michelle
Movie Actress
Born January 17, 1984
Zooey Deschanel
TV Actress
Born January 17, 1980