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Australian Number One Song On May 23rd, 1961

The Australian number one song on May 23rd, 1961 was...

Runaway

Del Shannon

Runaway went to number one in Australia on May 13, 1961 for 6 weeks.

According to Spotify, Runaway has a popularity score of 60%.

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My Birthday Hits also gives you every other Australian number one song on your birthday. Each of the tracks listed below was a number one hit on your birthday, 23rd May , in Australia.

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According to Spotify data the most played number one song on your birthday has been Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo, with a Spotify popularity score of 98%. Vampire was #1 on your 63^rd birthday in 2024. The song in your birthday hits list that stayed at the number one slot for the longest single run was Fernando by ABBA in 1976 over your 15^th birthday. Fernando was #1 for 14 weeks.

Spotify Playlist

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Not available on Spotify

These tracks are not currently available on Spotify:

Hitch Hiker - Bobby and Laurie (#1 on 5^th birthday)
Somethin' Stupid - Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra (#1 on 6^th birthday)

Tracklist

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#1 song on my birthday — 23rd, May

My birthday! (1961) - Runaway by Del Shannon
1st birthday (1962) - Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley
2nd birthday (1963) - Pipeline by The Chantays
3rd birthday (1964) - Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles
4th birthday (1965) - Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter by Herman's Hermits
5th birthday (1966) - Hitch Hiker by Bobby and Laurie
6th birthday (1967) - Somethin' Stupid by Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra
7th birthday (1968) - Honey by Bobby Goldsboro
8th birthday (1969) - The Real Thing by Russell Morris
9th birthday (1970) - Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
10th birthday (1971) - She's a Lady by Tom Jones
11th birthday (1972) - Amazing Grace by Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
12th birthday (1973) - Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree by Tony Orlando and Dawn
13th birthday (1974) - Seasons in the Sun by Terry Jacks
14th birthday (1975) - Summer Love by Sherbet
15th birthday (1976) - Fernando by ABBA
16th birthday (1977) - Don't Cry for Me Argentina by Julie Covington
17th birthday (1978) - Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
18th birthday (1979) - Lay Your Love on Me by Racey
19th birthday (1980) - I Got You by Split Enz
20th birthday (1981) - Jealous Guy by Roxy Music
21st birthday (1982) - I Love Rock 'n' Roll by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
22nd birthday (1983) - I Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green) by Redgum
23rd birthday (1984) - Footloose by Kenny Loggins
24th birthday (1985) - We Are the World by USA for Africa
25th birthday (1986) - Living Doll by Cliff Richard and The Young Ones
26th birthday (1987) - Slice of Heaven by Dave Dobbyn with Herbs
27th birthday (1988) - Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car by Billy Ocean
28th birthday (1989) - Like a Prayer by Madonna
29th birthday (1990) - Vogue by Madonna
30th birthday (1991) - The Horses by Daryl Braithwaite
31st birthday (1992) - To Be with You by Mr. Big
32nd birthday (1993) - Easy by Faith No More
33rd birthday (1994) - The Sign by Ace of Base
34th birthday (1995) - Mouth by Merril Bainbridge
35th birthday (1996) - Fastlove by George Michael
36th birthday (1997) - Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden
37th birthday (1998) - You're Still the One by Shania Twain
38th birthday (1999) - No Scrubs by TLC
39th birthday (2000) - Say My Name by Destiny's Child
40th birthday (2001) - Lady Marmalade by Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil' Kim and Mýa
41st birthday (2002) - Underneath Your Clothes by Shakira
42nd birthday (2003) - Bring Me to Life by Evanescence
43rd birthday (2004) - Black Betty by Spiderbait
44th birthday (2005) - Don't Phunk with My Heart by The Black Eyed Peas
45th birthday (2006) - SOS by Rihanna
46th birthday (2007) - Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne
47th birthday (2008) - Sweet About Me by Gabriella Cilmi
48th birthday (2009) - Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas
49th birthday (2010) - OMG by Usher
50th birthday (2011) - Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO
51st birthday (2012) - Whistle by Flo Rida
52nd birthday (2013) - Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke
53rd birthday (2014) - Que Sera by Justice Crew
54th birthday (2015) - See You Again by Wiz Khalifa
55th birthday (2016) - One Dance by Drake
56th birthday (2017) - Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
57th birthday (2018) - This Is America by Childish Gambino
58th birthday (2019) - I Don't Care by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber
59th birthday (2020) - Roses by Saint Jhn
60th birthday (2021) - Body by Russ Millions and Tion Wayne
61st birthday (2022) - As It Was by Harry Styles
62nd birthday (2023) - Last Night by Morgan Wallen
63rd birthday (2024) - Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo

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