Retro 10 – 70s Editions – 07/01/2025
Top 10 Country Music Songs, Week of July 1, 1975
1. C.W. McCall – Convoy
2. Glen Campbell – Rhinestone Cowboy
3. Freddy Fender – Before The Next Teardrop Falls
4. John Denver – I’m Sorry
5. Freddy Fender – Wasted Days And Wasted Nights
6. Willie Nelson – Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
7. Sammy Johns – Chevy Van
8. Don Williams – You’re My Best Friend
9. B.J. Thomas – (Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song
10. George Baker Selection – Paloma Blanca
Highlights:
1975 was a landmark year for country music, with crossover hits like “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell and “Convoy” by C.W. McCall achieving massive mainstream success. Freddy Fender had a breakout year, landing two songs in the top five. Willie Nelson’s “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain” marked a pivotal moment in his career, helping to define the outlaw country movement. These songs not only dominated the country charts but also left a lasting impact on American music culture.