The #1 song on May 17, 1971

Joy to the World By Three Dog Night

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1971

UK #1 Song

Knock Three Times
Tony Orlando and Dawn

#1 R&B Song

Bridge Over Troubled Water
Aretha Franklin

#1 Country Song

I Won't Mention It Again
Ray Price

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1970s

John Foster

Born May 17, 1978
Kandi Burruss

Born May 17, 1976
Eddie Lewis

Born May 17, 1974
Josh Homme

Born May 17, 1973
Hubert Davis

Born May 17, 1970