2006-06-28 16:44:55 · 10 answers · asked by oaksterdamhippiechick 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Andy, I know America did "Muskrat Love," but the cover I've got stuck in my head right now is by the Cap'n 'n' Tenille.
2006-06-28 16:58:49 · update #1
just because. it was a great song too
2006-06-28 16:47:17 · answer #1 · answered by spdrcr124 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The person who said Muskrat Love was by America and not Captain and Tennille, was incorrect. America was the first, releasing it in August of 1973 where it tiptoed up the charts to #67. Captain and Tennille released it in September 1976 and it went all the way to #4.
Why releases a song about two horny rodents?
Well, in 1973 Richard Nixon was President of the United States and it was a turbulent time. By 1976 Gerald Ford was the President and things started to cool down a bit. Ford was much more tolerant and I believe he even appointed a muskrat to a Cabinet level position. Of course, he also appointed several other rodents to important positions; especially, as Federal Judges.
2006-06-29 00:47:27 · answer #2 · answered by magic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muskrat Love where by America not Captain & Tenille
you forgot to add LOVE
2006-06-28 23:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by Andy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How else were we to know about the wonderful love between Muskrat Susie and Muskrat Sam?
2006-06-28 23:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muskrats live in communal groups. During the 70's key parties and swapping were popular. I think it was a coded conspiracy to encourage infidelity.
2006-06-28 23:52:46 · answer #5 · answered by Jon B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never could figure that one out. Tenille can sing, though.
2006-06-28 23:48:10 · answer #6 · answered by karaokecatlady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because singing about 2 water rats that were in love, would have been in bad taste.
2006-06-28 23:50:24 · answer #7 · answered by Kipper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it was intended to take that song seriously,
it was just bubblegum music.
2006-06-29 00:11:12 · answer #8 · answered by Buffy L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they could. I liked it too.
2006-06-28 23:50:32 · answer #9 · answered by Nece 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because mink wouldn't sound good.....like in f.....ks like a mink.
2006-06-28 23:50:12 · answer #10 · answered by curious115 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋