The #1 R&B song on May 8, 1944

Straighten Up and Fly Right By King Cole Trio

Other #1 songs on May 8, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I Love You
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

So Long Pal
Al Dexter

Notable May 8 birthdays in the 1940s

Ruth Padel
Novelist
Born May 08, 1946

Marc Veyrat
Chef
Born May 08, 1950

Keith Jarrett
Pianist
Born May 08, 1945

Greg Finley
Voice Actor
Born May 08, 1947

Mahmoud Ahmed
World Music Singer
Born May 08, 1941

Mladen Juran
Director
Born May 08, 1942