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This week we count down the 16 best-selling R&B songs in U.S. for the week ending
April 1, 1949. It’s a great list straight from the heart of the jump blues era.
With our return to broadcasting Route 66 live on WRFG-FM Atlanta/WRFG.ORG,
we’re changing the format of our podcast: we will now bring you our weekly
feature, plus a bonus set or two for your enjoyment.
You’ll find this week’s podcast is at the bottom of the broadcast playlist.
WRFG ROUTE 66 BROADCAST PLAYLIST FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025
Song
Artist
Original Album or Label & Date
Hawk’s Boogie Erskine Hawkins RCA Victor 1947
I Don’t Want Nobody… Buddy & Ella Johnson Mercury Records 1956
Rock Mr. Blues Wynonie Harris King Records 1949
Switchin’ in the Kitchen Roomful Of Blues Under One Roof 1997
Teardrops from My Eyes Ruth Brown Atlantic Records 1950
Heavy Juice Tiny Bradshaw King Records 1953
Cherry Red Cootie Williams w/ Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson Hit Records 1944
Bobby Sox Blues T‐Bone Walker Black & White Records 1947
I’m Waiting On Your Call Johnny Big Stone …Plays T-Bone Walker 2020
…A Sweet Beginning Fats Waller Victor Records 1935
A Porter’s Love Song… Catherine Russell & Sean Mason My Ideal 2024
BEST SELLING R&B SONGS IN THE U.S. FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 1, 1949
AS REPORTED TO THE BILLBOARD MAGAZINE
14(TIE)-Blues on Rhumba
Sonny Thompson
Miracle Records 1949
14(TIE)-Bewildered
Billy Eckstine
MGM Records 1949
14(TIE)-Rainy Weather Blues
Roy Brown & His Mighty Mighty Men
De Luxe Records 1948
13-Roamin’ Blues
Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five
Decca Records 1949
12-Hot Biscuits
Jay McShann
Downbeat Records 1949
11-Confession Blues
The Maxin Trio
Down Beat Records 1949
10-Close Your Eyes
Herb Lance
Sittin’ In With Records 1949
9-D’Natural Blues
Lucky Millinder & His Orchestra
RCA Victor 1949
8-Boogie Chillen
John Lee Hooker
Modern Records 1948
7-Chicken Shack Boogie
Amos Milburn
Aladdin Records 1948
6-Deacon’s Hop
Big Jay McNeely
Savoy Records 1948
5-Ain’t Nobody’s Business PT 1 & 2
Jimmy Witherspoon w/ the Jay McShann Orchestra
Supreme Records 1949
4-Hucklebuck Daddy
Jimmy Preston
Gotham Records 1949
3-Wrapped Up In A Dream
Do-Re-Me Trio
Reet Records 1949
2-Rockin’ At Midnight
Roy Brown & His Mighty Mighty Men
Deluxe Records 1949
1-The Hucklebuck
Paul Williams & The Hucklebucks
Savoy Records 1948
Addi Planet D Nonet Echoes of Harlem… 2024
Open The Door, Richard! The Three Flames Columbia Records 1947
Dragnet For Jesus Sister Wynona Carr Savoy Records 1954
If You Can’t Smile And Say Yes Nat King Cole Capitol Records 1945
Resolution Blues Dinah Washington Mercury Records 1948
My Hat’s on the Side of My Head The Four Blazes United Records 1953
Them There Eyes Roy Milton Roy Milton Records 1947
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Tag (You’re It) Little Charlie & The Nightcats Nine Lives 2005
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