The #1 song in the UK on May 23, 1983

Candy Girl By New Edition

Other #1 songs on May 23, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Flashdance... What a Feeling
Irene Cara

#1 R&B Song

Save the Overtime (For Me)
Gladys Knight and the Pips

#1 Country Song

You Take Me for Granted
Merle Haggard

#1 Dance Track

Let's Dance
David Bowie

Notable May 23 birthdays in the 1980s

Rosanna Crawford

Born May 23, 1988
Bray Wyatt

Born May 23, 1987
Ryan Coogler

Born May 23, 1986