# What song was #1 the day you were born? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 15, 2001, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490 "2001-05-15T09:18:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/41 "2001-05-15T13:14:40Z")
The #1 hit on Nov. 24, 1971, was the theme from “Shaft,” and frankly that’s just unbelieveably cool. ---
**Author:** ![Balduran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/cc9497/32.png) [@Balduran](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balduran)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/42 "2001-05-15T13:14:56Z")
Feb. 1st 1972 US: “American Pie” Don McLean eh UK: “I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)” by The New Seekers That’s me, ever the peacemaker. Hugs all around folks. ---
**Author:** ![tiggeril](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tiggeril/32/7234_2.png) [@tiggeril](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tiggeril)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/43 "2001-05-15T13:18:30Z")
On April 29, 1982, the number 1 song in the US was Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ _I Love Rock and Roll_. In the UK, it was _Ebony and Ivory_ by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. On April 29, 2000, the number 1 song in the US was _Maria Maria_ by Carlos Santana and _Toca’s Miracle_ by Fragma (???) in the UK. ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/44 "2001-05-15T13:27:45Z")
The U.S. No.1 on the 21st of February 1973 was **Crocodile Rock** by Elton John WTF? I find it hard to believe that was _ever_ a hit! ---
**Author:** ![Francesca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9fc348/32.png) [@Francesca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Francesca)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/45 "2001-05-15T13:28:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by The Mighty Tiki God \* > \*\*In Europe it was Stand and Deliver by Adam and the Ants > > In the US it was Betty Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes > Just frickin’ shoot me now \*\* Hate ta shock ya, **Tiki** , but Europe includes lots of different countries. All with their own charts. ---
**Author:** ![Neidhart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Neidhart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neidhart)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/46 "2001-05-15T13:34:53Z")
4 October 1967. US: “The Letter”, by the Box Tops. UK: “The Last Waltz”, by Engelbert Humperdinck. ---
**Author:** ![Neidhart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Neidhart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neidhart)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/47 "2001-05-15T13:39:28Z")
. . . and my 18th b-day, 4 Oct 1985: US: “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits! “I want my M-T-Veeee!!” UK: “Dancing in the Streets” by David Bowie and Mick Jagger. bleah. ---
**Author:** ![Bottle\_of\_Smoke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Bottle\_of\_Smoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bottle_of_Smoke)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/48 "2001-05-15T13:48:59Z")
November 30, 1967. US #1 was _Incense and Peppermints_ by Strawberry Alarm Clock. That song hit number one?!? Sheesh, I’ve never liked that one. ---
**Author:** ![Lyllyan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b2d939/32.png) [@Lyllyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lyllyan)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/49 "2001-05-15T13:49:38Z")
eeeewwww! the U.S. No.1 on the 25th December 1958 was… The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/50 "2001-05-15T13:50:16Z")
US Charts Do Wah Diddy UK Charts Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison for you kids) ---
**Author:** ![Creaky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e68b1a/32.png) [@Creaky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Creaky)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/51 "2001-05-15T13:51:19Z")
“Old Kentucky Home” by Stephen Foster. Nah, just joshin’. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/52 "2001-05-15T13:54:23Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by OpalCat \* > [BOn mine (Feb 11, 1972) it was “American Pie” by Don McLean._\* Ah, my fellow Aquarian! On my birthday (February 10, 1973), it was “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John. In the US, anyway. On the British charts, it was “Blockbuster” by The Sweet. But I won’t acknowledge that one since I can’t remember the song. Is The Sweet the band that also originally did “Ballroom Blitz,” or is that another band with the same name? ---
**Author:** ![pepperlandgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f17d59/32.png) [@pepperlandgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pepperlandgirl)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/53 "2001-05-15T14:10:52Z")
September 3, 1982 US Charts: “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor UK Charts: “Come On Eileen” Dexy’s Midnight Runners ---
**Author:** ![Ivorybill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ee59a6/32.png) [@Ivorybill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ivorybill)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/54 "2001-05-15T14:24:43Z")
10/24/65 U.S.: _Yesterday_ by the Beatles. U.K.: _Tears_ by Ken Dodd. (??) Wouldn’t it be more revealing to know what was the #1 hit nine months before you were born? ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/55 "2001-05-15T15:12:16Z")
1. the #1 song on Feb. 10 1971 in the U.S. was “Knock Three Times” by Dawn. 2. The #1 song on Feb. 10 1971 in the U.K. was “My Sweet Lord” by George Harrison. 3. Hi Opal! ---
**Author:** ![Skerri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Skerri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skerri)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/56 "2001-05-15T15:40:26Z")
Well, this is my first post on here… So here goes. 3/4/74 Number one in Britain: Devil Gate Drive by Suzi Quatro Number one in US: Seasons in the Sun by Terry Jacks My supposed life-theme song? To Be With You by Mr. Big (US) Stay by Shakespear’s Sister (UK) I think I’ll stick with my UK theme song, considering it’s the only one I know. ---
**Author:** ![Inky\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7feea3/32.png) [@Inky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inky_1)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/57 "2001-05-15T15:53:42Z")
And mine is… Theme from ‘Shaft’ by Isaac Hayes Waka Chawaka! I _knew_ I was born under a funky sign! ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/58 "2001-05-15T16:00:13Z")
Nov. 25, 1960 UK: It’s Now or Never, by Elvis Presley US: Stay, by Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs ---
**Author:** ![shell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/46a35a/32.png) [@shell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shell)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/59 "2001-05-15T17:59:14Z")
July 11, 1965 the US popchart # 1 song was… **(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction** by the Rolling Stones… story of my life. The UK chart’s # 1 was **I’m Alive** by The Hollies. How fitting. ---
**Author:** ![BarBQSauce](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/919ad9/32.png) [@BarBQSauce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BarBQSauce)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2001, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490/60 "2001-05-15T18:01:33Z")
Nov. 11th, 1980 US- _Woman in Love_ by Barbra Streisand UK- _Woman in Love_ by Barbra Streisand Nov. 11th, 1998 US _One Week_ by Barenaked Ladies UK _Believe_ by Cher At least _One Week_ is cool [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-was-1-the-day-you-were-born/65490.md?page=4)