The #1 country song on May 5, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on May 5, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prez Pradoand his Orchestra

#1 R&B Song

My Babe
Little Walter

Notable May 5 birthdays in the 1950s

Bobby Ellsworth

Born May 05, 1959

Steve Scott

Born May 05, 1956

Ed Lee

Born May 05, 1952