The #1 R&B song on May 17, 1971

Bridge Over Troubled Water By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1971

#1 Hit Song

Joy to the World
Three Dog Night

UK #1 Song

Knock Three Times
Tony Orlando and Dawn

#1 Country Song

I Won't Mention It Again
Ray Price

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1970s

John Foster

Born May 17, 1978

Kandi Burruss

Born May 17, 1976

Eddie Lewis

Born May 17, 1974

Josh Homme

Born May 17, 1973

Hubert Davis

Born May 17, 1970