1949 in Music - Top R&B and Country Hit Records

Top R&B and Country Hit Records

  • "The Fat Man", by Fats Domino, first record with back beat all the way through
  • "When Things Go Wrong With You (It Hurts Me Too)" by Tampa Red, later covered by Elmore James among others

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