The #1 R&B song on May 9, 1944

Straighten Up and Fly Right By King Cole Trio

Other #1 songs on May 9, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I Love You
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

So Long Pal
Al Dexter

Notable May 9 birthdays in the 1940s

Billy Joel
Rock Singer
Born May 09, 1949

Tommy Roe
Rock Singer
Born May 09, 1942

Tania Maria
Pianist
Born May 09, 1948

Jupp Heynckes
Soccer Coach
Born May 09, 1945

Candice Bergen
TV Actress
Born May 09, 1946

Jorie Graham
Poet
Born May 09, 1950