Top 10 Country Music Songs

Week of: October 4, 1975

1. Glen Campbell – Rhinestone Cowboy
2. John Denver – I’m Sorry
3. Dickey Lee – Rocky
4. Linda Ronstadt – Love Is a Rose
5. Don Williams – (Turn Out the Light and) Love Me Tonight
6. Billie Jo Spears – Stay Away from the Apple Tree
7. Tanya Tucker – San Antonio Stroll
8. Freddy Fender – Wasted Days and Wasted Nights
9. T.G. Sheppard – Tryin’ to Beat the Morning Home
10. Johnny Rodriguez – Just Get Up and Close the Door

Significant Highlights

This week in 1975, Rhinestone Cowboy by Glen Campbell continued its dominance as a crossover hit, blending country and pop influences. John Denver and Linda Ronstadt stood out for their mainstream appeal, reflecting the era’s country-pop crossover trend. Freddy Fender and Tanya Tucker also made strong impressions—Fender with his signature Tex-Mex sound and Tucker with the youthful energy that helped define her early career.