The #1 song on May 1, 1971

Joy to the World By Three Dog Night

Other #1 songs on May 1, 1971

UK #1 Song

Double Barrel
Dave and Ansel Collins

#1 R&B Song

Never Can Say Goodbye
The Jackson 5

#1 Country Song

Empty Arms
Sonny James

Notable May 1 birthdays in the 1970s

James Badge Dale

Born May 01, 1978

James Murray

Born May 01, 1976

Curtis Martin

Born May 01, 1973

Julie Benz

Born May 01, 1972