The #1 R&B song on August 27, 1944

Hamp's Boogie Woogie By Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra

Other #1 songs on August 27, 1944

#1 Hit Song

Swinging on a Star
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

Soldier's Last Letter
Ernest Tubb

Notable August 27 birthdays in the 1940s

Daryl Dragon
Pop Singer
Born August 27, 1942

Neil Murray
Bassist
Born August 27, 1950

Larry Platt
Rapper
Born August 27, 1947

Antony Price
Fashion Designer
Born August 27, 1945

Tony Howard
Cricket Player
Born August 27, 1946

Tuesday Weld
Movie Actress
Born August 27, 1943

Sgt. Slaughter
Wrestler
Born August 27, 1948

Jeff Cook
Guitarist
Born August 27, 1949