Muskrat (song) explained

Muskrat
Type:single
Artist:The Everly Brothers
Album:Both Sides of an Evening
A-Side:Don't Blame Me
Released:September 2, 1961
Genre:Rock and roll
Label:Warner Bros.
5501
Producer:Andrew Sandoval
Prev Title:Temptation
Prev Year:May 12, 1961
Next Title:Crying in the Rain
Next Year:December 22, 1962

"Muskrat" is a song written by Merle Travis, Tex Ann, and Harold Hensley and released by Travis on his 1947 album Folk Songs of the Hills[1] (which was reissued in 1957 as Back Home).

It was covered by The Everly Brothers[2] in 1961, reaching No. 20 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 82 on the U.S. pop chart.[3] It also featured on their 1961 album, Both Sides of an Evening.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 78 RPM - Merle Travis - Folk Songs Of The Hills - Capitol - USA . 45worlds . 2023-09-02.
  2. https://www.45cat.com/record/5501 The Everly Brothers, "Muskrat" Single Release
  3. https://musicvf.com/song.php?title=Muskrat+by+The+Everly+Brothers&id=42714 The Everly Brothers, "Muskrat" Chart Positions
  4. https://www.discogs.com/release/5576283-The-Everly-Brothers-Both-Sides-Of-An-Evening The Everly Brothers, Both Sides of an Evening
  5. https://www.45cat.com/record/vs415 The Shakin' Pyramids, Tennessee Rock 'N' Roll