The #1 R&B song on May 22, 1947

Old Maid Boogie By Eddie Vinson and His Orchestra

Other #1 songs on May 22, 1947

#1 Hit Song

Heartaches
Ted Weems

#1 Country Song

What Is Life Without Love
Eddy Arnold and his Tennessee Plowboys

Notable May 22 birthdays in the 1940s

Bernie Taupin
Rock Singer
Born May 22, 1950

Kay Unger
Fashion Designer
Born May 22, 1945

Arlene Phillips
Director
Born May 22, 1943

John Flanagan
Novelist
Born May 22, 1944

Cheryl Campbell
TV Actress
Born May 22, 1949

Barbara Parkins
TV Actress
Born May 22, 1942

Buddy Alan
Country Singer
Born May 22, 1948