The #1 song on January 17, 1972

American Pie By Don McLean

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1972

UK #1 Song

I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
The New Seekers

#1 R&B Song

Let's Stay Together
Al Green

#1 Country Song

Carolyn
Merle Haggard

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Freddy Rodriguez

Born January 17, 1975
Derrick Mason

Born January 17, 1974
Aaron Ward

Born January 17, 1973
Lil Jon

Born January 17, 1971
Jeremy Roenick

Born January 17, 1970