The #1 R&B song on May 1, 1981

Being with You By Smokey Robinson

Other #1 songs on May 1, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Morning Train (Nine to Five)
Sheena Easton

UK #1 Song

Making Your Mind Up
Bucks Fizz

#1 Country Song

Rest Your Love on Me
Conway Twitty

#1 Dance Track

On and On and On
ABBA

Notable May 1 birthdays in the 1980s

Victoria Monét

Born May 01, 1989
Amir Johnson

Born May 01, 1987
David Backes

Born May 01, 1984
Craig Williams

Born May 01, 1983
Katya Zamolodchikova

Born May 01, 1982
Jay Reatard

Born May 01, 1980