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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)

Jolly green giantThe Kingsmen

The Kingsmen “Jolly green giant”

Jolly green giantThe Kingsmen

A song inspired by the jingle used in the commercial for the vegetable brand “Green Giant.” There’s a story that Libby Foods, the owner of Green Giant, sent a gift box of vegetables to a concert by The Kingsmen, but it was left behind, leading Libby Foods to sue The Kingsmen for defamation.

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Alley CatBENT FABRIC

Alley Cat

Alley CatBENT FABRIC

A piece by Bent Fabric, a Danish piano player.

It was the theme song for a television program of the same name hosted by Fabric.

At the 1962 Grammy Awards, it won Best Rock & Roll Recording.

The song was also popular as a wedding dance number.

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Kitty JaySeth Lakeman

Seth Lakeman – Kitty Jay

Kitty JaySeth Lakeman

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman was born on Dartmoor in England.

This song, which depicts a slave girl, is the title track from his album released in 2004.

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Walkin’ My Cat Named DogNorma Tanega

Norma Tanega “Walkin’ My Cat Named Dog”

Walkin' My Cat Named DogNorma Tanega

The debut single by California country-pop singer-songwriter Norma Tanega.

It tells of her dilemma: she wanted a dog but, due to her living situation, could only keep a cat—so she gave the cat the name “Dog.”

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Our HouseCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Our House Crosby Stills Nash & Young

Our HouseCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young

A sentimental song written by British singer-songwriter Graham Nash.

It was released in 1970.

The song was inspired by Graham’s experience around 1969, when he lived with Joni Mitchell and two cats in a cottage in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles.

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In conclusion

From timeless classics to the hottest tracks of the moment, Western songs themed around cats span an astonishingly wide spectrum.

Savoring the whimsically endearing nature of cats through music can become a gentle, soothing moment that nestles into your everyday life.

If any cat-themed song catches your ear, be sure to add it to your playlist and enjoy the special moments woven by Western music and cats.