The #1 R&B song on May 18, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 18, 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 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Jay Wells

Born May 18, 1959

Diane Duane

Born May 18, 1952

Jim Sundberg

Born May 18, 1951

Rod Milburn

Born May 18, 1950