The #1 R&B song on May 22, 1944

Straighten Up and Fly Right By King Cole Trio

Other #1 songs on May 22, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I Love You
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

So Long Pal
Al Dexter

Notable May 22 birthdays in the 1940s

Thomas Schlamme
Director
Born May 22, 1950
Kay Unger
Fashion Designer
Born May 22, 1945
Tommy John
Baseball Player
Born May 22, 1943
Cheryl Campbell
TV Actress
Born May 22, 1949
Barbara Parkins
TV Actress
Born May 22, 1942
Buddy Alan
Country Singer
Born May 22, 1948