This is a list of number-one singles in the United States during the year 1949 according to ''

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''. In 1949, the following three singles charts were published weekly ranking the most popular singles: *''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

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es across the United States. Shown is a list of songs that topped the Best Sellers in Stores chart.

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