The Number One Hits Of 1951:
December 30, 1950 – March 2, 1951:
Patti Page – The Tennessee Waltz
March 3, 1951 – March 9, 1951:
Perry Como – If
March 10, 1951 – April 20, 1951:
Mario Lanza – Be My Love
April 21, 1951 – June 22, 1951:
Les Paul and Mary Ford – How High The Moon
June 23, 1951 – July 27, 1951:
Nat King Cole – Too Young
July 28, 1951 – September 7, 1951:
Rosemary Clooney – Come On-a My House
September 8, 1951 – November 2, 1951:
Tony Bennett – Because Of You
November 3, 1951 – December 14, 1951:
Tony Bennett – Cold, Cold Heart
December 15, 1951 – December 28, 1951:
Eddy Howard – Sin
December 29, 1951 – March 14, 1952:
Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads – Cry
(Data is compiled from various charts including Billboard’s “Pop,” “Airplay,” “R&B” and “Singles” Charts. “Hot 100” is the primary chart used starting October, 1958)
