Willis Alan Ramsey

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

Watermelon Man 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

Wishbone on Willis Alan Ramsey by Willis Alan Ramsey

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Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
Muskrat Candlelight	Willis Alan Ramsey	1972	Single
Willis Alan Ramsey	Willis Alan Ramsey	1972	Album

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