The #1 dance song on May 23, 1981

Paradise/ Hold Tight/ Heaven of My Life By Change

Other #1 songs on May 23, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Bette Davis Eyes
Kim Carnes

UK #1 Song

Stand and Deliver
Adam and the Ants

#1 R&B Song

A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio

#1 Country Song

Seven Year Ache
Rosanne Cash

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