The #1 country song on May 1, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on May 1, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prez Pradoand his Orchestra

#1 R&B Song

My Babe
Little Walter

Notable May 1 birthdays in the 1950s

Steve Cauthen
Horse Jockey
Born May 01, 1960

Mark Whitacre
Entrepreneur
Born May 01, 1957

Desmond Cahill
Sportscaster
Born May 01, 1953

Danny McGrain
Soccer Player
Born May 01, 1950

Ray Parker Jr.
Pop Singer
Born May 01, 1954

John Deeks
Game Show Host
Born May 01, 1951

Nick Stellino
Chef
Born May 01, 1958

Paul Chaplin
Comedian
Born May 01, 1956