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The Number One Hits Of 1952 |
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| Dec 29, 1951 – Mar 14, 1952 Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads Cry Johnnie Ray was a singer, songwriter, and pianist known for his emotional stage performances, while The Four Lads were a Canadian vocal quartet. “Cry” is a ballad written by Churchill Kohlman, showcasing Ray’s emotional delivery style. |
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| Mar 15, 1952 – May 16, 1952 Kay Starr Wheel Of Fortune Kay Starr was an American jazz and pop singer known for her distinctive voice and successful hits during the 1950s. “Wheel of Fortune” is a popular song by Bennie Benjamin and George David Weiss, reflecting the theme of luck in love. |
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| May 17, 1952 – Jun 20, 1952 Leroy Anderson Blue Tango Leroy Anderson was an American composer and conductor known for creating light orchestral music with a touch of humor. “Blue Tango” is an instrumental piece that combines the tango dance rhythm with a bluesy melody. |
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| Jun 21, 1952 – Jul 4, 1952 Al Martino Here In My Heart Al Martino was an American singer and actor known for his smooth baritone voice and romantic ballads. “Here in My Heart” is a love song written by Pat Genaro, Lou Levinson, and Bill Borrelli, which became Martino’s first hit. |
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| Jul 5, 1952 – Jul 11, 1952 Percy Faith Delicado Percy Faith was a Canadian bandleader, composer, and conductor known for his popular, easy-listening music arrangements. “Delicado” is an instrumental piece by Brazilian composer Waldir Azevedo that Faith adapted into a popular orchestral arrangement. |
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| Jul 12, 1952 – Sep 12, 1952 Vera Lynn Auf Wiederseh’n Sweetheart Vera Lynn was an English singer, songwriter, and actress widely known as the “Forces’ Sweetheart” during World War II. “Auf Wiederseh’n Sweetheart” is a sentimental song by Eberhard Storch, which became a hit in both the UK and the US. |
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| Sep 13, 1952 – Oct 17, 1952 Jo Stafford You Belong To Me Jo Stafford was an American jazz and pop singer known for her warm and soothing voice, earning her the nickname “The Voice of America’s Heart.” “You Belong to Me” is a romantic ballad written by Chilton Price, Pee Wee King, and Redd Stewart, capturing the longing of separated lovers. |
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| Oct 18, 1952 – Nov 21, 1952 Patti Page I Went To Your Wedding Patti Page was an American singer and actress known for her multi-genre versatility and rich, emotive voice. “I Went to Your Wedding” is a poignant song about attending the wedding of a former lover, written by Jessie Mae Robinson. |
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| Nov 22, 1952 – Nov 28, 1952 Johnny Standley It’s In The Book (parts 1 & 2) Johnny Standley was an American comedian and musician known for his humorous spoken word recordings. “It’s in the Book” is a comedic spoken word recording based on a parody sermon and a rendition of the nursery rhyme “Grandma’s Lye Soap.” |
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| Nov 29, 1952 – Dec 26, 1952 Joni James Why Don’t You Believe Me Joni James, an American singer known for her lush vocal style, gained fame in the early 1950s. “Why Don’t You Believe Me” is a romantic ballad written by Lew Douglas, King Laney, and Roy Rodde, expressing the pain of not being trusted in love. |
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| Dec 27, 1952 – Jan 9, 1953 Jimmy Boyd I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus Jimmy Boyd was an American singer, musician, and actor who gained fame as a child performer. “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” is a Christmas song written by Tommie Connor, which humorously tells the story of a child witnessing a tender moment between their parents. |
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The Biggest Pop Artists of 1952 include: (HPS music data is compiled from charts, including Billboard’s Pop, Rock, Airplay, R&B/Dance, and Singles Charts. The Hot 100 is the primary chart used for this list.) |
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