The #1 country song on September 21, 1947

Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) By Tex Williams 's Western Caravan

Other #1 songs on September 21, 1947

#1 Hit Song

Near You
Francis Craig

#1 R&B Song

Boogie Woogie Blue Plate
Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five

Notable September 21 birthdays in the 1940s

Bobby Tench
Guitarist
Born September 21, 1944

Jerry Bruckheimer
Film Producer
Born September 21, 1943

Richard Childress
Race Car Driver
Born September 21, 1945

Peter van Inwagen
Philosopher
Born September 21, 1942

Bill Murray
Movie Actor
Born September 21, 1950

Artis Gilmore
Basketball Player
Born September 21, 1949