Number one US songs in May, 1949

What songs were number one in May, 1949? There were 2 USA #1 songs in May, 1949.

These number one songs in May, 1949 began with Cruising Down The River by Russ Morgan which went to #1 on 26th March, 1949 and remained at the top spot for 7 weeks.

The last number one song of 1949 was Ghost Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend) by Vaughn Monroe which went to #1 on 14th May, 1949 and remained at the top spot for 11 weeks.

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Mar 1949
Russ Morgan - Cruising Down The River

Cruising Down The River

Russ Morgan

Went to #1 in USA on March 26, 1949 for 7 weeks.

Spotify popularity 12%
May 1949
Vaughn Monroe - Ghost Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)

Ghost Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)

Vaughn Monroe

Went to #1 in USA on May 14, 1949 for 11 weeks.

Spotify popularity 5%

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