The #1 R&B song on May 18, 1947

Old Maid Boogie By Eddie Vinson and His Orchestra

Other #1 songs on May 18, 1947

#1 Hit Song

Heartaches
Ted Weems

#1 Country Song

What Is Life Without Love
Eddy Arnold and his Tennessee Plowboys

Notable May 18 birthdays in the 1940s

Joe Bonsall
Country Singer
Born May 18, 1948
Miriam Margolyes
Movie Actress
Born May 18, 1941
Alana Stewart
Movie Actress
Born May 18, 1945
Mark Mothersbaugh
Pop Singer
Born May 18, 1950
Dave Emory
Radio Host
Born May 18, 1949
Reggie Jackson
Baseball Player
Born May 18, 1946
Justus Frantz
Pianist
Born May 18, 1944