The #1 country song on April 22, 1945

Smoke on the Water By Bob Wills

Other #1 songs on April 22, 1945

#1 Hit Song

My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time
Les Brown

#1 R&B Song

Tippin' In
Erskine Hawkins and his Orchestra

Notable April 22 birthdays in the 1940s

Larry Groce
Radio Host
Born April 22, 1948

John Waters
Director
Born April 22, 1946

Louise Gluck
Poet
Born April 22, 1943

Spencer Haywood
Basketball Player
Born April 22, 1949

Peter Frampton
Guitarist
Born April 22, 1950

Giorgio Agamben
Philosopher
Born April 22, 1942

Barry Guy
Bassist
Born April 22, 1947