Muskrat Love
Captain & Tennille
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Muskrat, Muskrat, candle light Doing the town and doing it right in the evening It's pretty pleasing Muskrat Suzie, Muskrat Sam Do the jitterbug out in Muskrat Land And they shimmy... Sam is so skinny And they whirl and they twirl and they tango Singing and Jinging a Jango Floating like the heavens above Looks like Muskrat Love Nibbling on bacon, chewing on cheese Sam says to Suzie, Honey, would you please be my Mrs. Suzie says yes with her kisses Now he's tickling her fancy, rubbing her toes Muzzle to muzzle, now, anything goes as they wriggle, Sue starts to giggle
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Written by: WILLIS ALAN RAMSEY
Lyrics © DON WILLIAMS MUSIC GROUP
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Muskrat Love" was not originally performed by Captain & Tennille. The song was first composed and sung by Willis Alan Ramsey in 1972 under the title "Muskrat Candlelight."
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Initial ReceptionCaptain & Tennille’s version was initially viewed as a quirky song, but gradually gained popularity after its release in 1976.
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Chart PerformanceThe Captain & Tennille’s version of "Muskrat Love" reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the easy listening chart.
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Lyrics DescriptionThe song is about two muskrats, named Susie and Sam, who engage in various activities together – such as dining, dancing, and expressing their affection for each other.
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Reason for CoverTennille heard the song while shopping and decided that she and the Captain should record a cover.
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Instrumental ElementIt features a unique electronic synthesizer solo that mimics the sounds of muskrats making love.
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Performance HistoryCaptain & Tennille famously performed "Muskrat Love" as part of an evening celebrating America's bicentennial in 1976 at the White House with President Gerald Ford and Queen Elizabeth II in attendance.
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Public PerceptionThe song has been polarizing due to its unusual subject matter - while some listeners admire its whimsy, others have criticized it for being absurd or overly sentimental.
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Music GenreThe song is categorized as a pop and soft rock number.
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Cultural Reference"Muskrat Love" received a resurgence in popularity when it was featured in a 2000 episode of the television show "King of the Hill."
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