Of the Country hits of 1975, most topped the chart for one week, including all of the songs listed here. Some also topped the pop charts as well, and will be designated as such.
Roll On Big Mama – Joe Stampley (Epic). Background Vocal: The Jordanaires!
She’s Actin’ Single (I’m Drinkin’ Doubles) -Gary Stewart (RCA Victor). Background Vocal: The Jordanaires! There are a lot of songs on this list with apostrophes standing in for letters.
(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song – B.J. Thomas (ABC), one week #1 pop, also AC #1
I’m Not Lisa – Jessi Colter (Capitol). Co-produced by her husband, Waylon Jennings. Pop Chart Peaks: Billboard 4, Cash Box 5, Record World 6 – A/C Peak: 16
Thank God I’m A Country Boy – John Denver (RCA Victor). Pop Chart Peaks: #1 on Billboard, Cash Box & Record World; AC Peak: 5. One of six Top 10 Billboard country songs.
Window Up Above – Mickey Gilley (Playboy)
Been mistreated
When Will I Be Loved – Linda Ronstadt (Capitol). Harmony vocals by Andrew Gold and Kenny Edwards. Pop Chart Peaks: Cash Box 1, Billboard 2, Record World 4; A/C Peak: 3. One of nine Top 10 Billboard country songs.
You’re My Best Friend – Don Williams (ABC/Dot)
Tryin’ To Beat The Morning Home – T. G. Sheppard (Melodyland)
Lizzie And The Rainman – Tanya Tucker (MCA)
Movin’ On – Merle Haggard (Capitol Records Nashville). I heard this trucking song on the radio, I suspect, because of the popularity of C.W. McCall’s Convoy, though it didn’t reach the pop charts.
Just Get Up And Close The Door– Johnny Rodriguez (Mercury)
Feelins’ – Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty (MCA)
Hope You’re Feelin’ Me (Like I’m Feelin’ You) -Charlie Pride (RCA)
San Antonio Stroll – Tanya Tucker (MCA)
(Turn Out The Lights And) Love Me Tonight – Don Williams (ABC/Dot)
I’m Sorry – John Denver (RCA Victor), also #1 pop and AC
Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way – Waylon Jennings (RCA)
Rocky – Dickie Lee (RCA Victor)
It’s All In The Movies – Merle Haggard (Capitol)
Secret Love—Freddy Fender (ABC/Dot). This standard, written by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster, has been covered by the Moonglows, Billy Stewart (#29 pop), Frankie Avalon, Johnny Mathis, Duane Eddy, Andy Williams, Connie Francis, Frank Sinatra, Jerry Vale, and many more.
Love Put A Song In My Heart – Johnny Rodriguez (Mercury)