The #1 R&B song on May 22, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 22, 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 22 birthdays in the 1950s

David Blatt

Born May 22, 1959

Lisa Murkowski

Born May 22, 1957

Lucie Brock-Broido

Born May 22, 1956

Barbara May Cameron

Born May 22, 1954