The #1 R&B song on November 17, 1981

Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It) By Kool and the Gang

Other #1 songs on November 17, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Physical
Olivia Newton-John

UK #1 Song

Under Pressure
Queen and David Bowie

#1 Country Song

All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)
Hank Williams Jr.

#1 Dance Track

Controversy/ Let's Work
Prince

Notable November 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Ryan Griffin

Born November 17, 1989
Justin Cooper

Born November 17, 1988
Amanda Evora

Born November 17, 1984
Ryan Bradley

Born November 17, 1983
Katie Feenstra-Mattera

Born November 17, 1982
Jay Bradley

Born November 17, 1980