The #1 song in the UK on May 1, 1959

It Doesn't Matter Anymore By Buddy Holly

Other #1 songs on May 1, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Come Softly to Me
The Fleetwoods

#1 R&B Song

It's Just a Matter of Time
Brook Benton

#1 Country Song

White Lightning
George Jones

Notable May 1 birthdays in the 1950s

Martin O'Donnell

Born May 01, 1955

Ray Parker Jr.

Born May 01, 1954

Sally Mann

Born May 01, 1951