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Willis Alan Ramsey

voc, g, b, h, *1951 US, Birmingham, Alabama
Singer / Songwriter of Folk and World

Willis Alan Ramsey (born March 5, 1951) is an American singer/songwriter, a cult legend among fans of Americana and Texas country. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama and raised in Dallas, Texas. Ramsey graduated from Highland Park High School in 1969, and was a prominent baritone in the High School's Lads and Lassies Choir. In his senior year, he played a leading role in the musical Carousel. He released the critically acclaimed album, Willis Alan Ramsey, in 1972 on the Shelter label. The album included "Muskrat Candlelight" which was covered twice as "Muskrat Love," first by America in 1973, then by Captain & Tennille, who scored a #4 hit with the tune.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Harmonica
Genres
  • Folk
  • World
Popular Tracks   
Geraldine And The Honeybee on Willis Alan Ramsey by Willis Alan Ramsey
Muskrat Love (Muskrat Candlelight) on Willis Alan Ramsey by Willis Alan Ramsey
Northeast Texas Women on Willis Alan Ramsey by Willis Alan Ramsey
Ballad Of Spider John on Willis Alan Ramsey by Willis Alan Ramsey
Satin Sheets on Willis Alan Ramsey by Willis Alan Ramsey
Painted Lady on Willis Alan Ramsey by Willis Alan Ramsey
Angel Eyes on Willis Alan Ramsey by Willis Alan Ramsey
Goodbye Old Missoula on Willis Alan Ramsey by Willis Alan Ramsey
Boy From Oklahoma on Willis Alan Ramsey by Willis Alan Ramsey
Wishbone on Willis Alan Ramsey by Willis Alan Ramsey

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Muskrat CandlelightWillis Alan Ramsey1972Single
Willis Alan RamseyWillis Alan Ramsey1972Album
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