Retro 10 – 70s Editions – 11/01/2025
Top 10 Country Music Songs, Week Ending November 1, 1975
1. Glen Campbell – Rhinestone Cowboy
2. John Denver – I’m Sorry
3. Linda Ronstadt – Love Is a Rose
4. Freddy Fender – Wasted Days and Wasted Nights
5. Dickey Lee – Rocky
6. Don Williams – You’re My Best Friend
7. T.G. Sheppard – Tryin’ to Beat the Morning Home
8. Billie Jo Spears – Blanket on the Ground
9. Jessi Colter – I’m Not Lisa
10. Willie Nelson – Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
Significant highlights:
This week marked a pivotal moment in country music, with Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy” dominating both country and pop charts, reflecting the genre’s growing crossover appeal. Willie Nelson’s “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” signaled his rise as a major force in outlaw country, while Linda Ronstadt’s “Love Is a Rose” showcased the increasing influence of female artists in the genre.