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

Jack You’re Dead By Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five

Other #1 songs on August 18, 1947

#1 Hit Song

Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)
Tex Williams

#1 Country Song

Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)
Tex Williams 's Western Caravan

Notable August 18 birthdays in the 1940s

Sarah Dash
Rock Singer
Born August 18, 1945
Helena Rojo
Movie Actress
Born August 18, 1944
Martin Mull
TV Actor
Born August 18, 1943
Matt Snell
Football Player
Born August 18, 1941
Maureen Garrett
Soap Opera Actress
Born August 18, 1948
Jenny Runacre
Movie Actress
Born August 18, 1946
Dennis Elliott
Drummer
Born August 18, 1950