The #1 R&B song on May 22, 1944

Straighten Up and Fly Right By King Cole Trio

Other #1 songs on May 22, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I Love You
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

So Long Pal
Al Dexter

Notable May 22 birthdays in the 1940s

Tommy John

Born May 22, 1943

Roger Brown

Born May 22, 1942

Kieth Merrill

Born May 22, 1940