Muskrat Love - Captain & Tennille (Cover)

[ClearSkyDay]

Ya can't really blame Simon for checking out sometime after that... I'm thinking that pretty much made his life complete !! I think this video is great Karen, and you've got the personality and versatility to make this be a piece of truly awesome entertainment to go with all your others.

[KarenEng]

@ClearSkyDay Aw, thank you Mark! I miss that little guy! He truly was a little gentlemen lol! When he passed, he went into his little log cabin and took his last breath. He was a strong little spirit! :)

[Dawnmariegrasso]

very cute karen

[Dawnmariegrasso]

he is cute you go two cuties love dawn

[wwwTheBookbaggs]

Looks like Guinea pig love to me.... Ha ... Karen, I love everything you do. You were truly born of music. A true gift to this world.

[KarenEng]

@wwwTheBookbaggs Such a wonderful comment, thank you! ;)

[varsume]

ok ok all your friends have told you what you want to hear. Now, since you have posted your video in a public forum instead of on Facebook, I will give you an objective opinion. Hard to tell about your vocals because your singing with per-recorded vocals. I don't get the hamster thing, seems a little immature especially for your age. Regardless, I give it 2 out of 5 hamsters.

[KarenEng]

@varsume Actually, I always sing live! And I am so happy I did this video with my beloved Guinea pig "Simon"! He was more man, than most human men I know! And when I want to see that sweetheart again, I just watch this video of us together! Now that is what I call love! Oh, I am very computer illiterate, so I never prerecord or do any editing in my videos! Everything is live and real! What you see is what you get! :)

[varsume]

@KarenEng If your hamster is more man than most men, that reflects more on you and the partners you chose. I listened to it again and, being a singer myself, your vocals aren't bad. There are background vocals which I though was per-recorded. I usually tell people my honest opinion rather than just telling people what they want to hear; this I find to common in society.

[monoceros1222]

Karen, I remember when we were growing up I thought this song was so silly and wussy...guess us macho boys couldnt show our sensitive side! Anyway, when I saw that YOU were singing it, I had to give it another chance!! Take care cutie.

[KarenEng]

@monoceros1222 Lol, I remember that too! I just had to do a duet with my late guinea pig Simon, and I thought this song was the perfect fit! Thank you! :)

[monoceros1222]

@KarenEng Do you have a new guinea pig Alvin, or Theodore??...just wondering haha.

[sergio19243]

Good morning

Thank you very much for this beautiful prestation. And thank you to present to me your little hamster. Respectfully.

Your friend Sergio

[Singflatly]

You do a wonderful job on this song. You do justice to the original and the Captain & Tenille's version. I like their version of America's original and yours is every bit as good. God bless you. :)

[RadioFreeSpike]

The Cap'n and Toenail made this famous, but credit to Willis Allan Ramsey for writing "Muskrat Candlelight" back in the day. He only ever put out one album, but it was a great one. My favorite is "Satin Sheets, which you can find here on Youtube.

[graceandglory2]

Wonderful! I'm glad Simon talked you into doing this video. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. :-)

[Sings2Jesus1]

aha!

[catface1965]

Beautiful voice, and your affection for your guinea pig is wonderful!

[gerrymci]

Hey Karen. Very nice and sweet voice, it perfectly suited for the song. It was like I was listening to the original singer :-)

Hey, I'd love to see and listen to your video post singing "Do That To Me One More Time"? Thanks much...

Keep it up and more to go!

[KarenEng]

@gerrymci I am so happy that you enjoyed it! Thanks so much! :)

[005658able]

hey Karen, This is Charles again. Im still listening to the video. i still love it. DO you play any instrument??

[KarenEng]

@005658able Thank you so much! Yes, I play the guitar! :)

[Vito542012]

Hello, I stumbled upon on Youtube your passion for singing, I must tell you that you're really good maybe even better than some singers additions you have a wonderful voice, but I dedicate the song to my hobby is usually melodic and romantic. Hello and congratulations again. Sorry for my English.

[KarenEng]

@Vito542012 Thank you! :)

[neanderpaul14]

that's so cool tyvm

[KarenEng]

@neanderpaul14 Thank you! :)

[Raymond04160]

That is so weet and so cute! Very well sung too. It makes me feel happy and warm inside to watch the video. Just great.

[KarenEng]

@Raymond04160 I appreciate that! Thanks! :)

[005658able]

i have been a professional musician for 30 years. i never get tired of listening to this video. great job karen!!!

[KarenEng]

@005658able Thanks very much! :)

[Henrytheape]

Just beautiful....simply beautiful. Such a lovely voice.

[KarenEng]

@Henrytheape I appreciate that! Thank you! ;)

[januszytt]

super....

[KarenEng]

@januszytt Thanks! :)

[mcolasante91]

Adorable honey...........I'm a singer too. I loved this song as a kid....my mother played it a lot. Great job :)

[KarenEng]

@mcolasante91 Thank you! I appreciate it! :)

[Anaheimfan]

Uber cute...Simon is cute as well :).  Very good cover. Made my night.

[KarenEng]

@Anaheimfan Thank you! :)

[MRBILLGLEE]

Real lovely voice Karen, lovely,you will see from my videos i love singing to my pets to. You have a new permanent fan

[KarenEng]

@MRBILLGLEE I appreciate that! Thank you! ;)

[maocridi]

SWEET ANIMAL AND YOU FANTASTIC WOMAN.

[KarenEng]

@maocridi Aw, thank you! :)

[rockin1953]

when does captain join in?

[NomadDad57]

Muskrat love is only legal in two states and I don't think this is one of them. And that Guinea pig is much cuter than a muskrat. Sorry to hear about Simon. Very well done Karen.

[KarenEng]

@NomadDad57 You are sweet! Thank you! :)

[wadowiczan]

I love this song.And You.;)

[KarenEng]

@wadowiczan Thank you! :)

[sstemberg]

bellisimo, no es un miskrat, es un cuy(en el idioma de los antiguos incas), en fin es un tema muy bonito, me encanta siempre me gusto y siempre me gustara (gorgeous, he is not muskrat, it is a indian pig or rat (in the language of the old Incas), in aim is a subject very tuna, I always enchant to me I like and always I would like bravoooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooooooooooooooooo ... you are cutie

[KarenEng]

@sstemberg Thanks very much! ;)

[jdp52789]

hilarious video

[KarenEng]

@jdp52789 I am glad you liked it! :)

[lakings13]

Why are you torturing that poor piggy with this awful song??? (just kidding sweetie!)

[KarenEng]

@lakings13 Lol...... :)))

[radnuc]

I hated this song when it came out. I really hated it. Now I love it. I wonder why.

[KarenEng]

@radnuc Lol.......Thank you! ;)

[JayInKentucky1]

Simon is Sooo lucky to have such a sweet and talented owner like you... Much Love,

J. Michael <3 xoxo

[KarenEng]

@JayInKentucky1 Aw, thank you, Michael! :)

[mo2702]

Wow you need to cut an album

[KarenEng]

@mo2702 Thank you! ;)

[sixtreyimpalaSS]

ohh i thought you were the real one. youlook just like her sry

[sixtreyimpalaSS]

do you still have your 2 bulldogs

[KarenEng]

@sixtreyimpalaSS I think that the real Captain and Tennille are the ones with the bulldogs! I am just doing a cover of the song! :)

[sixtreyimpalaSS]

my girlfriends mom wanted to know if you still have you 2 bulldogs.they both loved them. my girlfriend is 18 and loves your song this one is her favorite it reminds her of besty her guinea pig. and she sry about simon. yeah at least you have good memories of him. and you have a video with him. she dont have one pic of her and her guinea pig together

[sixtreyimpalaSS]

my girlfriend is 18 years old and she loves this song she started crying because she just lost her guinea pig about2 months ago and they were very very close i feel so bad for her. she loves you guinea pig.

[KarenEng]

@sixtreyimpalaSS I am so sorry about your girlfriend losing her guinea pig. I lost mine also, about 9 months ago now. And I know how she feels. I still miss him very much. But I am so glad that I got to sing this song with him though. :)

[petermackett37]

This song really shows off the softer side of your beautiful voice,Karen,you are such a versatile singer!

[KarenEng]

@petermackett37 Thank you, Peter! ;)

[foxmaster007]

this vid popped up on recommended for you..... its prolly only for your friends to see but ya i have to say it...its kinda creepy and alittle weird lol. but whom am i to judge, just telling you my opinion and ya . and ya simon is pretty cute:P

[KarenEng]

@foxmaster007 Lol.......Thank you! ;)

[Maestrp37388]

HAAA! I'm about to prepare an instrumental cover of this!

[ruantengyi]

I hope Simon enjoyed himself with you while you were singing!

[KarenEng]

@ruantengyi Aw, thank you! ;)

[medarjgs]

Beautiful Karen, tender and pretty the video and your interpretation with its "Guinea Pig". respect of this tender animal, if I don't make a mistake, it is original of my earth (Peru). Here we call it Cuy (it sounds as doing without n and g) and it uses it for varied typical pottages and traditional medicine pasada de cuy (to rub the whole body with the cuy to detect illnesses). Continue surprising us with your art and sensuality.

[StarOnTheRight]

Your guinea pig is so cute. My cousin had one just like this one. I have a guinea pig too,but mine is completely brown. Gotta love these little sunshines. ;)

Wonderful cover :D

[KarenEng]

Thank you! ;)

[fenwar1]

Thanks for this Karen, it made me smile

[KarenEng]

Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it! ;)

[jimbo6227]

I had to come and find the "soft side" of Karen after watching your latest video. This is one of your cutest , softest, and warmest videos. I met the Derrill and Toni at Fallen Leaf Lake (Near Taho) some time ago where they had a huge house. A portion of "My Bodyguard" was filmed there. I ran into them in a little country store at the end of the road. Derrill didn't have his hat on, lol. Your version of this song makes me melt away. As someone else said, I volunteer to be the guinea pig.. ;) Jim

[KarenEng]

That is so cool Jim!......I am so happy you enjoyed this video, with my little man "Simon"! Thank you! ;)

[cheetaz49]

aww! thats the cutest thing ive ever seen!!! and are yo seriously signing that!! holy moly ur voice is incredible!!! :D

[KarenEng]

Thanks very much!......And yes, I am singing this live! :)

[petermackett37]

Aw how cute! Love this song and Simon.

[KarenEng]

Yes, he was my sweet little man!........Thank you! ;)

[bratleigh]

Aww Karen this is great, your voice is beautiful and the way you hold your Baby and your smile, you made me happy after feeling very down, Keep it up, n thank you for this Give Lil Simon lol a Kiss for me, just adorable! GREAT Talent

[KarenEng]

Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it! ;)

[Lodrin]

Awesome!

[KarenEng]

Thank you! :)

[2DayistheDay]

This time I'll volunteer to be the guinea pig. Beautiful song Karen.

[KarenEng]

Lol......Thank you! ;)

[saslo098]

That felt really nice after a long day.

You are completely adorable

[KarenEng]

I am glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! ;)

[saslo098]

You are a sweetheart

[KarenEng]

Aw, thank you! :)

[cbrb40]

Oh Karen,you're so precious! You're the cutest sweetest thing singing with that cute little muskrat. Is he a muskrat? lol That was adorable! I always loved this song,it's so magical and beautiful and puts me in a world of dreams when I hear it. Your voice is just sooo beautiful and haunting,better than the original Toni's version. :)

I so loved it!! :))

[KarenEng]

Lol.......Thank you so much Rick! It was fun singing with my little baby! ;)

[FrancisRidley]

Simon sure was a little dear. It's been a while since I've watched this one. I was nice to see the little fellow again. This is such nice memory of the two of you together. :)

[KarenEng]

Yes, I do miss that little guy! Thank you, Dave! ;)

[caspermack]

Aw Karen, that was so damned cute & loving! Simon was so beautiful. I see how much you loved him!

That makes quite an impression. Nice 'aura" of Toni Tennille, for sure!

Big Hugs,

(Jeff H.) Casper

[KarenEng]

Yes, I miss that little guy! He was such a gentlemen!.......Thanks very much! ;)

[malecatwomen]

wow that is 1 big beast" pig

[KarenEng]

Yeah, Simon was a big guy! And so loving! ;)

[TAXENGINEER]

A cougar holding a pig,lol

[KarenEng]

Lol........;)..........Hi Charles! ;)

[illaveyoubutler]

...hi,cheeks...hard to know which of your videos to put in my favourites...i pick this one...it goes well with my cuddly collection ...which consists of charlie brown and topo gigio videos..they will make you go awhh...love,michael.

[KarenEng]

Lol.......That is cute Michael! Thank you! ;)

[perfdel11]

make more video of u singing and some of ur cute pets. thanks (",)

[KarenEng]

Aw, thank you! ;)

[perfdel11]

i like it. uve done a cute video. bravo (",)

[KarenEng]

Thanks so much! ;)

[illaveyoubutler]

....aww,cheeks....its all nice and cuddly....,love,michael.

[KarenEng]

He looks "Star Struck", doesn't he, lol!.........Thanks Michael! ;)

[walkinXaround]

Thats a ginipig...

[googerblah]

Are you on drugs?

[KarenEng]

Nope, I am all natural! :)

[tvlone]

Hi there. You sang beautifully. Love that song. Take care.

[KarenEng]

Thank you! ;)

[zimzon0707]

Good Job. your cute

[KarenEng]

That is sweet! Thank you! :)

[southamerican888]

Karen Eng i like guinea pig i wish to meet you guinea pig, i must kiss and smell her little body.

[KarenEng]

Lol.....Unfortunely, he has passed on! He was the best little man that I have ever known! ;)

[jameala]

You are a great singer, but put the rat down and SING!

[KarenEng]

That was my baby Simon! He is a guinea pig!......Thank you! ;)

[zimzon0707]

good job. and your both cuties!

[physina]

The song was written by Willis Alan Ramsey.

[SueBeaWho]

Too sweet!

[KarenEng]

Thank you! ;)

[tlgpad886]

Always loved that song. You sounded great as usual. I never thought I would ever say this, but I"m jealous of a guinea pig. I watched the video a few times and I could swear if you look really close, you can see Simon smile and then he winks at the camera as if to say ' keep dreamin' pal, I'm the one she likes scratchin behind the ears'. I'm on to you Simon, you're not fooling anyone!

[KarenEng]

Such a sweet comment!......Thank you! ;)

[plntynot]

Dear Lady,

I have to admit, it is a nice rendition and you are darn cute. Best wishes.

[KarenEng]

Thank you! ;)

[borgduck]

I thought it was America who made this song. Goes to show how much I know!

A cute video by the way!

[KarenEng]

Thanks so much! :)

[Cincitee]

I've always loved this song....your rendition was very good. :)

[KarenEng]

Thanks so much! ;)

[PecosMtJeff]

I suppose Guinea pig love would sound a little strange

[KarenEng]

Lol.......Yes, it would! ;)

[IISeXxXCII]

lollllllll he was lookin a lil spooked cute video though

[KarenEng]

Thank you! ;)

[smurfette2music]

he's so cute!

[KarenEng]

He was a cute one! Thank you! ;)

[nelsonpe]

hm.... Karen....i love you

[KarenEng]

Aw, thank you! ;)

[firemanbfd208]

Great cover! Lani Hall also did it around 1973.

[KarenEng]

Thank you! :)

[TwoLOUDsrEVIAL]

Poor lil guy.

[KarenEng]

Aw, thank you! ;)

[r3cusant]

He is begging for his life at 00:23

[KarenEng]

He did look a little scared at first.......Then when I held him and starting singing to him........He settled down, lol! :)

[horsmn4]

er...

America did the song 3 years earlier on their album 'Hat Trick'

Captain and Tennille covered it.

[KarenEng]

Cool! ;)

[DavidDiamond56]

Talented Lady!

Glad you found your audience on YouTube

you deserve it!

Now I am trying to figure out how I could you on stage with me sometime! You would light up a live audience Karen!

I have worked with so many so called pros the last couple of decades and most could not hold a candle to your raw talent alone...

add your looks and ability to communicate to a camera

and no one has tried to sign you yet????

Keep on Rockin' girl!

Sincerely,

David

[KarenEng]

Hi David!........I would be honored to share the stage with you!..........thank you so much David!........No, they haven't signed me yet, lol! ;)

[HawaiiC6]

Karen you just keep amazing me with your lovely voice and that oh so adicting smile of yours. Awesome just awesome. Gary

[KarenEng]

Thanks so much Gary! I am so glad that your enjoying my videos! :)

[HawaiiC6]

I am so sad that Simon passed away he certainly is in animal heaven and that song will be with him always. God bless Gary

[KarenEng]

You are a sweetheart Gary!........Thank you! ;)

[Grubenpony12]

Thats Love! Simply and great! Thanks for sharing!

[KarenEng]

Yes, Indeed!.......Thank you! ;)

[lovemaster1958]

weeeee....... weeeeee....... weeeee

[KarenEng]

Lol........ ;)

[lovemaster1958]

Sorry to hear Simon is gone. I love my animals. Guinea pig, chinchillas and a couple of alpacas.

Nice voice. Love to remember the 70's and 80's.

[KarenEng]

He was a sweetheart, thank you! ;)

[CraniumDrainum]

I thought this was going to be creepy and weird but it's not. Actually the video is quite enjoyable to listen to and watch. The singing is dead on to Toni's exc. her pitch is a little lower BUT THAT'S OKAY! Nostalgia-wise, the song gives me great memories-- yet I was in 4th grade when the song came out! Sorry to hear about Simon though, he added strength to this video. ONE OF A KIND: you, Simon and this song! Thank You!

[KarenEng]

Such a sweet comment, thank you! ;)

[frankiehearts]

Hey, who is the hot babe wi th the rat? hahaha

[KarenEng]

Lol.......Hi Frankie! It is nice to hear from you!........I hope your week is awesome! :)

[kishaoh]

Aw!!! How Cute!!!

[KarenEng]

Thank you so much! ;)

[jerste]

Hey Karen, what's the name of the little mouse?

lol.

[KarenEng]

He was Simon my guinea pig! He was a cutie! ;)

[zachansonfreak]

that is the cutest little animal i ever did see...aww...and great voice btw

[KarenEng]

Thank you! That was my pet guinea pig Simon. He passed on about 1 month ago! He was my little baby! He is in Animal Heaven now! ;)

[DA90027]

I can only imagine what you'd sound like with a live band if you sound this good with a music machine.

[KarenEng]

That is sweet, thank you! :)

[Camalignon]

you have a cute pet but most of all you got a cute voice

[KarenEng]

He has since this video, passed on!.......But I thank you for the sweet comment, thank you! :)

[prosim85]

I wish I was that Guinea pig.

[KarenEng]

Aw, thank you! :)

[markcruiser64]

OMG! Simon MAKES this. There is a special sweetness when you have him. I always see pet owners look happier when they are with their pet.

[KarenEng]

Oh yes, he had a very strong presence! I miss him very much! Just watching this again, bought tears to my eyes! I am glad you enjoyed the video Mark! ;)

[001Christie001]

Too 'KUTE' I love it:^)

I'll be visiting your channel to see what other FUN you have created for us:^)

[KarenEng]

Aw, thank you! ;)))

[laurentlaurent65]

It's a Boy !!!!