The #1 R&B song on May 27, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 27, 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 27 birthdays in the 1950s

Eddie Harsch

Born May 27, 1957
Cynthia McFadden

Born May 27, 1956
Eric Bischoff

Born May 27, 1955
Jackie Slater

Born May 27, 1954
Dee Dee Bridgewater

Born May 27, 1950