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The Number One Hits Of 1947 |
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| Dec 28, 1946 – Feb 14, 1947 Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra The Old Lamp-Lighter Sammy Kaye was a popular American bandleader and songwriter during the 1940s and 1950s, known for his “swing and sway” style. “The Old Lamp-Lighter” was written by Charles Tobias and Nat Simon and told the story of an old lamp-lighter who modern streetlights have replaced. |
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| Feb 15, 1947 – Feb 21, 1947 The King Cole Trio (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons The King Cole Trio, led by the legendary pianist and vocalist Nat King Cole, played jazz and popular music. “(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons” is a popular song written by William “Pat” Best and Deek Watson. It became one of the trio’s most successful songs. |
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| Feb 22, 1947 – Feb 28, 1947 Count Basie and His Orchestra Open the Door, Richard Count Basie was an influential American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer, leading one of the most important big bands in jazz history. “Open the Door, Richard” is a comedic R&B song written by Jack McVea and Don Howell and was popularized by various artists, including Count Basie’s version. |
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| Mar 1, 1947 – Mar 14, 1947 Freddy Martin and His Orchestra Managua, Nicaragua Freddy Martin was an American bandleader and saxophonist known for his smooth, melodic style. “Managua, Nicaragua” was written by Irving Fields and Albert Gamse and became a hit for Martin’s orchestra during the 1940s. |
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| Mar 15, 1947 – Jun 6, 1947 Ted Weems and His Orchestra Heartaches Ted Weems was an American bandleader and trombonist leading one of the most popular dance bands in the 1920s and 1930s. “Heartaches” was composed by Al Hoffman and John Klenner and became a major hit for Ted Weems in 1947. |
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| Jun 7, 1947 – Jun 20, 1947 Art Lund Mam’selle Art Lund was an American baritone singer who began his career with the Benny Goodman Orchestra before going solo. “Mam’selle” was written by Edmund Goulding and Mack Gordon for the 1947 film “The Razor’s Edge.” The song became one of Lund’s most successful recordings. |
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| Jun 21, 1947 – Jun 27, 1947 The Harmonicats Peg o’ My Heart The Harmonicats were an American harmonica-based trio formed by Jerry Murad, Al Fiore, and Don Les. “Peg o’ My Heart” is a popular song composed by Fred Fisher and Alfred Bryan and was a major hit for The Harmonicats in 1947. |
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| Jun 28, 1947 – Jul 18, 1947 Perry Como Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go to Sleep) Perry Como was an American singer and television personality with a warm, relaxed style that earned him the nickname “Mr. C.” “Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba” was written by Mack David, Jerry Livingston, and Al Hoffman and became a popular hit for Perry Como in 1947. |
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| Jul 19, 1947 – Aug 8, 1947 The Harmonicats Peg o’ My Heart The Harmonicats had several charting singles, including “Charmaine,” “Hair of Gold,” and “Malagueña.” Throughout their career, The Harmonicats recorded over 30 albums. |
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| Aug 9, 1947 – Sep 19, 1947 Tex Williams Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) Tex Williams was an American country singer and guitarist known for his talking blues style. “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)” was co-written by Williams and Merle Travis and became a novelty hit in 1947. The song humorously addresses the addictive nature of cigarettes. |
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| Sep 20, 1947 – Dec 12, 1947 Francis Craig and His Orchestra Near You Francis Craig was an American pianist, songwriter, and bandleader who led one of the most popular dance bands in the South during the 1930s and 1940s. “Near You” was written by Francis Craig and Kermit Goell and became a major hit in 1947, staying at the top of the charts for several weeks. |
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| Dec 13, 1947 – Feb 20, 1948 Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra Ballerina Monroe starred in several films, including “Meet the People” (1944) and “Singing Guns” (1950). “Ballerina” was composed by Carl Sigman and Bob Russell and became one of Monroe’s most successful hits, reaching the top of the charts in 1947. |
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The Biggest Pop Artists of 1947 include: Charts based on Billboard music charts. |
