The #1 country song on April 27, 1959

White Lightning By George Jones

Other #1 songs on April 27, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Come Softly to Me
The Fleetwoods

UK #1 Song

It Doesn't Matter Anymore
Buddy Holly

#1 R&B Song

It's Just a Matter of Time
Brook Benton

Notable April 27 birthdays in the 1950s

Gary Pinkel
Football Coach
Born April 27, 1952

Herman Edwards
Football Coach
Born April 27, 1954

Jon Cassar
Director
Born April 27, 1958

Eric Schmidt
Entrepreneur
Born April 27, 1955

Bridget Kendall
TV Show Host
Born April 27, 1956

Ellen Baker
Astronaut
Born April 27, 1953

Marlene Mattos
TV Producer
Born April 27, 1950