The #1 R&B song on April 17, 1959

It's Just a Matter of Time By Brook Benton

Other #1 songs on April 17, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Come Softly to Me
The Fleetwoods

UK #1 Song

Side Saddle
Russ Conway

#1 Country Song

White Lightning
George Jones

Notable April 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Laslo Babits

Born April 17, 1958
Teri Austin

Born April 17, 1957
Todd Lickliter

Born April 17, 1955
Roddy Piper

Born April 17, 1954
Joe Alaskey

Born April 17, 1952