The #1 song on May 22, 1951

How High the Moon By Les Paul and Mary Ford

Other #1 songs on May 22, 1951

#1 R&B Song

Black Night
Charles Brown

#1 Country Song

Kentucky Waltz
Eddy Arnold

Notable May 22 birthdays in the 1950s

Bernie Taupin
Rock Singer
Born May 22, 1950

Dave Rimington
Football Player
Born May 22, 1960

Yvonne Danson
Runner
Born May 22, 1959

Jimmy Riley
Reggae Singer
Born May 22, 1954

Al Corley
TV Actor
Born May 22, 1956

John Sisko
Sculptor
Born May 22, 1958

Shirley Murdock
R&B Singer
Born May 22, 1957

Iva Davies
Pop Singer
Born May 22, 1955