The #1 R&B song on February 17, 1944

Do Nothing till You Hear from Me By Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra

Other #1 songs on February 17, 1944

#1 Hit Song

My Heart Tells Me (Should I Believe My Heart)
Glen Gray

#1 Country Song

Pistol Packin' Mama
Al Dexter

Notable February 17 birthdays in the 1940s

Brenda Fricker
Movie Actress
Born February 17, 1945

Dieter Laser
Movie Actor
Born February 17, 1942

Rickey Medlocke
Guitarist
Born February 17, 1950

Jose Jose
Jazz Singer
Born February 17, 1948

Dodie Stevens
Pop Singer
Born February 17, 1946

Fred Frith
Guitarist
Born February 17, 1949

Julia McKenzie
Stage Actress
Born February 17, 1941