The #1 R&B song on April 17, 1955
By Little Walter
Other #1 songs on April 17, 1955Across genres and charts
#1 country song
In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce
#1 song in the UK
Give Me Your Word
Tennessee Ernie Ford
#1 song
The Ballad of Davy Crockett
Bill Hayes with Orchestra Conducted by Archie Bleyer
Notable April 17 BirthdaysBorn in the 1950s
Joe Alaskey
Actor
Born April 17, 1952
Roddy Piper
Professional Wrestler and Actor
Born April 17, 1954
Todd Lickliter
Basketball Player-Coach
Born April 17, 1955
Teri Austin
Actress, Animal Care Activist
Born April 17, 1957
Laslo Babits
Javelin Thrower
Born April 17, 1958
Jimmy Mann
Ice Hockey Player
Born April 17, 1959
Pierre Guité
Michael Sembello
Musician
Afrika Bambaataa
DJ, Rapper, and Producer