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.

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