Below is a list from Billboard magazine’s Top ear-End Hot 30 songs for 1952. Chart © by Billboard, a part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about Billboard here.

Top 30 Songs of 1952

1Cry – Johnnie Ray

2You Belong to Me – Jo Stafford

3Wheel of Fortune – Kay Starr – Kay Starr

4Auf Wiederseh’n, Sweetheart – Vera Lynn

5Half As Much – Rosemary Clooney

6Wish You Were Here – Eddie Fisher & Hugo Winterhalter

7I Went to Your Wedding – Patti Page

8Here In My Heart – Al Martino

9Delicado – Percy Faith

10The Kiss Of Fire – Georgia Gibbs

11Tell Me Why – The Four Aces

12Any Time – Eddie Fisher & Hugo Winterhalter

13Jambalaya – Jo Stafford

14The Blacksmith Blues – Ella Mae Morse

15Botch-A-Me (Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina) – Rosemary Clooney

16The Little White Cloud That Cried – Johnnie Ray

17High Noon – Frankie Laine

18I’m Yours – Eddie Fisher & Hugo Winterhalter

19The Glow Worm (Single) – The Anthology 1931-1968 – The Mills Brothers

20It’s In the Book – Johnny Standley

21Slow Poke – Pee Wee King

22Walkin’ My Baby Back Home – Johnnie Ray

23Meet Mr. Callaghan – Les Paul

24I’m Yours – The Very Best Of – Don Cornell

25I’ll Walk Alone – Don Cornell

26Tell Me Why – Eddie Fisher & Hugo Winterhalter

27Trying – The Hilltoppers

28Please, Mr. Sun – Johnnie Ray

29Blue Tango – Leroy Anderson

30A Guy Is a Guy – Doris Day

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Top 30 Songs of 1952 – Final Thoughts

The Top 30 Songs of 1952 encapsulated the essence of the post-war era, with a diverse collection of hits that reflected the changing times. From romantic ballads to lively dance tunes, this list showcased the evolving sound of the early 1950s. Songs like “Blue Tango” by Leroy Anderson, “Wheel of Fortune” by Kay Starr, and “You Belong to Me” by Jo Stafford captured the hearts of listeners with their memorable melodies and heartfelt lyrics. These songs became the soundtrack to people’s lives, providing solace, joy, and a sense of togetherness. The Top 30 Songs of 1952 captured a moment in history and left an indelible mark on the music world.