The #1 R&B song on January 17, 1951

Bad, Bad Whiskey By Amos Milburn

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1951

#1 Hit Song

The Tennessee Waltz
Patti Page

#1 Country Song

Shotgun Boogie
Tennessee Ernie

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Steve Harvey
Comedian
Born January 17, 1957
Anthony Glise
Guitarist
Born January 17, 1956
Cheryl Bentyne
Pop Singer
Born January 17, 1954
Adele Neuhauser
TV Actress
Born January 17, 1959
Jeff Berlin
Bassist
Born January 17, 1953
Janet Kay
Rock Singer
Born January 17, 1958
Howie Carr Jr.
Radio Host
Born January 17, 1952
Chili Davis
Baseball Player
Born January 17, 1960
Lounis Ait Menguellet
World Music Singer
Born January 17, 1950