| "Muskrat Candlelight" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Willis Alan Ramsey | |
| from the album Willis Alan Ramsey | |
| Released | May 1972 |
| Recorded | 1972 |
| Genre | Soft rock |
| Length | 3:18 |
| Label | Shelter |
| Songwriter(s) | Willis Alan Ramsey |
| Producer(s) | Denny Cordell, Willis Alan Ramsey |
| Official Audio | |
| "Muskrat Love (Muskrat Candlelight)" on YouTube | |
"Muskrat Love" is a soft rock song written by Willis Alan Ramsey. The song depicts a romantic liaison between two anthropomorphic muskrats named Susie and Sam. It was first recorded in 1972 by Ramsey for his sole album release Willis Alan Ramsey. The song was originally titled "Muskrat Candlelight" referencing the song's opening lyric.
A 1973 cover version by the folk/rock band America—retitled "Muskrat Love" for the lyrics that close the chorus—was a minor hit reaching number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 1976, a cover by pop music duo Captain & Tennille resulted in the song's highest profile, peaking at number four on the Hot 100 chart. It also reached number two on the Cash Box chart, which ranked it as the 30th biggest hit of 1976.[1]