The #1 R&B song on May 11, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 11, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)
Percy Faith

UK #1 Song

I Believe
Frankie Laine

#1 Country Song

No Help Wanted
The Carlisles

Notable May 11 birthdays in the 1950s

James L. Dolan

Born May 11, 1955

Ed Stelmach

Born May 11, 1951