The #1 R&B song on May 27, 1955

Unchained Melody By Roy Hamilton

Other #1 songs on May 27, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Eddie Calvert

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable May 27 birthdays in the 1950s

Bud Anderson
Baseball Player
Born May 27, 1956
Duncan Goodhew
Swimmer
Born May 27, 1957
Dee Dee Bridgewater
Jazz Singer
Born May 27, 1950
Benito Fernandez
Fashion Designer
Born May 27, 1960
Coney Reyes
TV Actress
Born May 27, 1954
Linnea Quigley
Movie Actress
Born May 27, 1958
Ana Bélen
World Music Singer
Born May 27, 1951