The #1 country song on May 22, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on May 22, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Eddie Calvert

#1 R&B Song

Unchained Melody
Roy Hamilton

Notable May 22 birthdays in the 1950s

Shuji Nakamura
Physicist
Born May 22, 1954
Bernie Taupin
Rock Singer
Born May 22, 1950
Cha Bum-Kun
Soccer Player
Born May 22, 1953
Yvonne Danson
Runner
Born May 22, 1959
Al Corley
TV Actor
Born May 22, 1956
Dave Rimington
Football Player
Born May 22, 1960
John Sisko
Sculptor
Born May 22, 1958
Shirley Murdock
R&B Singer
Born May 22, 1957