The #1 R&B song on May 9, 1987

There's Nothing Better Than Love By Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines

Other #1 songs on May 9, 1987

#1 Hit Song

(I Just) Died in Your Arms
Cutting Crew

UK #1 Song

Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
Starship

#1 Country Song

The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder
Michael Johnson

#1 Dance Track

Certain Things Are Likely
KTP

Notable May 9 birthdays in the 1980s

J. R. Fitzpatrick

Born May 09, 1988
Jake Long

Born May 09, 1985
Prince Fielder

Born May 09, 1984