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

Straighten Up and Fly Right By King Cole Trio

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I Love You
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

So Long Pal
Al Dexter

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1940s

Bill Bruford
Drummer
Born May 17, 1949

Carlos May
Baseball Player
Born May 17, 1948

Grace Zabriskie
TV Actress
Born May 17, 1941

Andrew Latimer
Guitarist
Born May 17, 1947

Taj Mahal
Blues Singer
Born May 17, 1942

Udo Lindenberg
Rock Singer
Born May 17, 1946