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The Number One Hits of 1931 |
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| Dec 30, 1930 – Jan 16, 1931 Guy Lombardo You’re Driving Me Crazy (What Did I Do?) Guy was also a composer and created the New Year’s Eve tradition of playing “Auld Lang Syne.” |
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| Jan 17, 1931 – Feb 13, 1931 Don Azpiazu The Peanut Vendor Don was a Cuban bandleader; the song, also known as “El Manisero,” is one of the most famous Cuban songs and helped popularize Cuban music in the U.S. |
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| Feb 14, 1931 – Mar 20, 1931 Ted Lewis Just A Gigolo Ted was a jazz clarinetist and bandleader; the song tells the story of a male escort who has fallen on hard times. |
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| Mar 21, 1931 – Apr 3, 1931 Guy Lombardo By The River St. Marie This song is a romantic ballad that evokes the beauty and charm of the St. Marie River. |
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| Apr 4, 1931 – Apr 17, 1931 Cab Calloway Minnie The Moocher Cab was a jazz singer and bandleader; the song became his signature tune and is notable for its “hi-de-hi-de-ho” scat chorus. |
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| Apr 18, 1931 – Apr 24, 1931 Isham Jones Star Dust Isham was a saxophonist and bandleader; “Star Dust” (later “Stardust”) is a popular jazz standard composed by Hoagy Carmichael. |
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| Apr 25, 1931 – May 15, 1931 Wayne King Dream a Little Dream Of Me Wayne was known as the “Waltz King” for his popular waltzes; the song is a classic jazz standard with music by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt and lyrics by Gus Kahn. |
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| May 16, 1931 – Jun 5, 1931 Bing Crosby Out Of Nowhere This song became one of Bing’s first big hits; it was composed by Johnny Green with lyrics by Edward Heyman. |
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| Jun 6, 1931 – Jun 26, 1931 Guy Lombardo (There Ought To Be A) Moonlight Saving Time This song is a playful and romantic tune about adjusting the clocks to allow for more moonlit evenings. |
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| Jun 27, 1931 – Jul 10, 1931 Bing Crosby Just One More Time This song, about a plea for one more chance at love, features music by Jimmy McHugh and lyrics by Dorothy Fields. |
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| Jul 11, 1931 – Aug 7, 1931 Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians I Found A Million Dollar Baby (In A Five And Ten Cent Store) The song is a whimsical tale of finding true love in an unexpected place; music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Mort Dixon, and Billy Rose. |
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| Aug 8, 1931 – Aug 21, 1931 Bing Crosby At Your Command The song has music by Harry Barris and lyrics by Bing Crosby and Harry Tobias, and it showcases Bing’s smooth vocal style. |
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| Aug 22, 1931 – Oct 2, 1931 Gus Arnheim Sweet And Lovely Gus was a pianist and bandleader; the song is a popular jazz standard with music by Gus Arnheim, Harry Tobias, and Jules Lemare and lyrics by Charles N. Daniels. |
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| Oct 3, 1931 – Oct 16, 1931 Kate Smith When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain Kate was a popular singer known as the “First Lady of Radio”; the song, co-written by Kate Smith, Howard Johnson, and Harry M. Woods, became her signature song. |
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| Oct 17, 1931 – Dec 4, 1931 Wayne King Good Night, Sweetheart This song is a romantic ballad with music by Ray Noble and lyrics by Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly. |
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| Dec 5, 1931 – Dec 18, 1931 Guy Lombardo Good Night, Sweetheart Guy Lombardo’s rendition of the romantic ballad showcases the smooth sound of his orchestra. |
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| Dec 19, 1931 – Jan 15, 1932 Mills Brothers Tiger Rag The Mills Brothers were a vocal quartet known for their four-part harmonies and imitations of instruments; “Tiger Rag” is a lively jazz standard originally recorded by the Original Dixieland Jass Band in 1917. |
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The Biggest Pop Artists of 1931 include: Charts based on Billboard music charts. |
