List of number-one singles of 1945 (U.S.)

List of number-one singles of 1945 (U.S.)

This is a list of number-one songs in the United States during the year 1945 according to Billboard magazine. Prior to the creation of the Hot 100, Billboard published multiple singles charts each week. In 1945, the following three charts were produced:

  • Best Sellers in Stores – ranked the biggest selling singles in retail stores, as reported by merchants surveyed throughout the country.
  • Most Played by Jockeys – ranked the most played songs on United States radio stations, as reported by radio disc jockeys and radio stations.
  • Most Played in Jukeboxes – ranked the most played songs in jukeboxes across the United States.

Shown is a list of songs that topped the Best Sellers in Stores chart.

NOTE: On 17 Nov. 1945 issue, the Best Sellers in Stores chart account two #1 hits: "Till the End of Time" and "Chickery Chick", the former spent a 10-week run at #1.

Issue Date Song Artist
January 6 "Don't Fence Me In" Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
January 13 "Don't Fence Me In" Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
January 20 "Don't Fence Me In" Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
January 27 "Don't Fence Me In" Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
February 3 "Don't Fence Me In" Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
February 10 "Don't Fence Me In" Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
February 17 "Rum and Coca-Cola" The Andrews Sisters
February 24 "Rum and Coca-Cola" The Andrews Sisters
March 3 "Rum and Coca-Cola" The Andrews Sisters
March 10 "Rum and Coca-Cola" The Andrews Sisters
March 17 "Rum and Coca-Cola" The Andrews Sisters
March 24 "Rum and Coca-Cola" The Andrews Sisters
March 31 "Rum and Coca-Cola" The Andrews Sisters
April 7 "My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time" Les Brown
April 14 "My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time" Les Brown
April 21 "My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time" Les Brown
April 28 "My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time" Les Brown
May 5 "My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time" Les Brown
May 12 "My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time" Les Brown
May 19 "My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time" Les Brown
May 26 "Sentimental Journey" Les Brown
June 2 "Sentimental Journey" Les Brown
June 9 "Sentimental Journey" Les Brown
June 16 "Sentimental Journey" Les Brown
June 23 "Sentimental Journey" Les Brown
June 30 "Sentimental Journey" Les Brown
July 7 "Sentimental Journey" Les Brown
July 14 "Sentimental Journey" Les Brown
July 21 "Sentimental Journey" Les Brown
July 28 "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" Johnny Mercer
August 4 "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" Johnny Mercer
August 11 "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" Johnny Mercer
August 18 "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" Johnny Mercer
August 25 "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" Johnny Mercer
September 1 "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" Johnny Mercer
September 8 "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" Johnny Mercer
September 15 "Till the End of Time" Perry Como
September 22 "Till the End of Time" Perry Como
September 29 "Till the End of Time" Perry Como
October 6 "Till the End of Time" Perry Como
October 13 "Till the End of Time" Perry Como
October 20 "Till the End of Time" Perry Como
October 27 "Till the End of Time" Perry Como
November 3 "Till the End of Time" Perry Como
November 10 "Till the End of Time" Perry Como
November 17 "Till the End of Time" Perry Como
November 17 "Chickery Chick" Sammy Kaye
November 24 "It's Been a Long, Long Time" Harry James
December 1 "It's Been a Long, Long Time" Harry James
December 8 "It's Been a Long, Long Time" Bing Crosby with The Les Paul Trio
December 15 "Chickery Chick" Sammy Kaye
December 22 "It's Been a Long, Long Time" Harry James
December 29 "Chickery Chick" Sammy Kaye

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