The #1 country song on December 17, 1955

Love, Love, Love By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Sixteen Tons
Tennessee Ernie Ford

UK #1 Song

Christmas Alphabet
Dickie Valentine

#1 R&B Song

Hands Off
Priscilla Bowman with Jay McShann and his Orchestra

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Gregg Araki
Director
Born December 17, 1959
Ken Hitchcock
Hockey Coach
Born December 17, 1951
Mike Mills
Guitarist
Born December 17, 1958
Owen Brenman
Soap Opera Actor
Born December 17, 1956
Beth Levin
Pianist
Born December 17, 1950
Tilly Vosburgh
TV Actress
Born December 17, 1960
Barry Livingston
TV Actor
Born December 17, 1953