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[2026] Western music cat songs: A roundup of classic tracks about cats

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.
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Cats are fickle, affectionate, and at times mysterious.

Precisely because they’re so irresistibly charming, they’ve long sparked the imagination of many musicians.

There are surprisingly many songs in Western music themed around cats, beloved across genres like rock, pop, jazz, and country.

From straightforward declarations of love for cats to clever numbers that use cats as a metaphor, the expressions vary widely.

This time, we’ve gathered a broad selection of cat songs from Western music to share with you.

Whether you’re a cat lover or simply looking to discover new tunes, be sure to check them out!

[2026] Cat Songs in Western Music: A Collection of Classic Tracks About Cats (51–60)

Theme From ShaftIsaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes – Theme From Shaft (1971)

Theme From ShaftIsaac Hayes

A song used in the 1971 film of the same name starring Richard Roundtree.

The instruments are performed by the Bar-Kays, a Memphis funk group.

The track won both a Grammy and an Academy Award.

It’s also known for Isaac Hayes’s performance of it at the ceremony when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

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Tommy The CatPrimus

Primus – Tommy The Cat (Official Music Video)

Tommy The CatPrimus

Released in 1990 by the funk metal band Primus, this song portrays an evil character named “Tommy the Cat.” Featuring a complex bassline, it was used in the 1991 film Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey.

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Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-O-DeeJERRY LEE LEWIS

Jerry Lee Lewis – Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee

Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-O-DeeJERRY LEE LEWIS

A song written by R&B guitarist Sticks McGhee, inspired by a marching chant he learned in Army Boot Camp.

He recorded it in 1947.

This R&B version by Jerry Lee Lewis was first performed live in 1949.

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Asleep In The DeepMastodon

Mastodon – Asleep In The Deep [Official Music Video]

Asleep In The DeepMastodon

An ethereal song depicting a nocturnal world wrapped in the stillness of the deep sea was created by the American progressive metal band Mastodon.

Formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1999, they have drawn attention for their distinctive sound that fuses heavy metal with progressive rock.

The track appears on their June 2014 album Once More ‘Round the Sun, a successful release that peaked at No.

6 on the Billboard 200, and it was issued as a single in October 2015.

Its music video—featuring the adventures of a cat sneaking out of the house at night—also garnered buzz and was nominated for Best Metal Video at the 2015 Loudwire Music Awards.

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What’s New Pussycat?Tom Jones

“What’s New Pussycat?” – “This is Tom Jones” on DVD

What's New Pussycat?Tom Jones

A song written by Burt Bacharach for Peter Sellers’ character in the film “What’s New Pussycat.” There’s an anecdote that when Elvis Presley first heard the song, he thought the vocals were by a Black singer.

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