Throwing back to the week of July 26, 1955, we find Bill Haley and the Comets holding on to the top spot with ‘Rock Around the Clock.’ And really, that’s how it should be… imagine when a song that iconic and genre-defining was just a new release.
Nat King Cole held the #2 spot, with both sides of his ‘A Blossom Fell‘ single designated as the runner-up that week. This was during a time when Billboard would combine the performance of a double-sided hit and assign the results to both songs.
The B-side of ‘A Blossom Fell’ was ‘If I May,’ a lovely ballad that made it into the top ten based on its own airplay in addition to getting a boost from its accompanying track.
I actually prefer this song to ‘A Blossom Fell.’ Together, the single feels like a bridge between the early 50s and the late 50s.
I’d like to love you every day
If I may (If I may)
And dream dreams of you every night
If I might (If I might)
And if I may, I’d like to say
I wish that you were mine
If I had you, all I would do
Is adore you all of the time
[Verse 2]
I’d like to tell you of your charms
Every day, if I may
I’d like to hold you in my arms
Every night, if I might
You’re the object of my affections
And if you have no objections
I’d like to love you night and day
If I may
[Verse 2]
I’d like to tell you of your charms
Every day, if I may
I’d like to hold you in my arms
Every night, if I might
You’re the object of my affections
And if you have no objections
I’d like to love you night and day
If I may
Meet Me In Montauk 
I’m not familiar with this one, but I agree it’s a great example of 50’s doo-wop.
He had such a wonderful voice. Love listening to whatever he is singing ❤️