The One That You Love" by Air Supply was a smash hit, as it reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1981 and was the band's only #1 hit on that chart. The song also peaked at #2 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Chart Success: It hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 25, 1981, and stayed there for one week. Genre: It is a soft rock song released on the album of the same name. Legacy: The song remains Air Supply's only single to reach the top spot on the US pop charts.