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

Goodbye Mr. BlueNEW!Father John Misty

Father John Misty – Goodbye Mr. Blue [Official Audio]

Father John Misty is an American singer-songwriter, known for his indie rock- and folk-based sound and as the former drummer of Fleet Foxes.

His unique style, rich in irony and romance, has earned him widespread acclaim around the world.

Among his works, one I especially recommend to cat lovers is Goodbye Mr.

Blue.

It’s included on his 2022 album Chloë and the Next 20th Century.

This poignant number overlays the final moments of his dying beloved cat, “Mr.

Blue,” with the end of a romantic relationship.

The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar sink softly into the heart—perfect for a quiet night spent immersed in memories.

Cats Under the StarsNEW!Jerry Garcia

Cats Under The Stars (40th Anniversary Edition)

This is a number that conjures up a scene of cats freely wandering under the starlight in the city at night.

It’s included on the album Cats Under the Stars, released in April 1978 by the Jerry Garcia Band, led by Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia.

Longtime partner Robert Hunter wrote the lyrics, and the refined performance melds with Garcia’s gentle vocals.

Known as the work Garcia himself publicly called “my favorite,” it may have missed commercial success, but it was performed live for many years.

It’s perfect for slightly sentimental nights—put it on while taking a cat-like, aimless stroll.

The Cat’s MeowNEW!Julie Stevens

Barbie as The Princess and The Pauper – The Cat’s Meow

Julie Stevens, who began her career as a child actor in the Broadway classic musical Annie and continues to work multifacetedly as an actress and director, is known for her charming singing voice that richly conveys a story’s emotions.

This piece is a delightful musical number that humorously cheers up a downcast companion! Its lyrics, addressed to a beloved dog behaving like a cat, brim with a joy that lightens the heart just by listening.

It is known as an insert song from the animated film Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper, released in September 2004, and is also included on the album Barbie Sings! The Princess Movie Song Collection.

It’s perfect for lifting your spirits or for relaxing time spent with your pet.

Meow Meow LullabyNEW!Nada Surf

Nada Surf — Meow Meow Lullaby (Official Video)

This is a song by Nada Surf, a veteran alternative rock band formed in New York in 1992.

It originally appeared on the 2004 charity compilation album “For the Kids Too!”.

It’s characterized by charming wordplay inspired by cat meows and a gentle, swaying melody.

In fact, this track was also used as an in-game song for the title “Catz,” released on platforms like the Nintendo DS, and many fans discovered it through the game—making it a hidden gem.

It’s said that vocalist Matthew Caws drew inspiration from memories of children’s shows, and just listening to it is soothing.

It’s a perfect tune for when you want to take a nap with your cat or spend a calm, peaceful evening.

MeowpurrdyNEW!Run The Jewels

Run The Jewels – Meowpurrdy (from the Meow The Jewels album)

Run the Jewels is the popular hip-hop duo of Killer Mike from Atlanta and El-P from New York.

This track appears on Meow the Jewels, the album where they fulfilled their astonishing promise to “rebuild the entirety of their 2014 masterpiece Run the Jewels 2 using only cat sounds.” Released in September 2015, this work is a shocking number that replaces the original’s heavy beats with meows and purrs.

Snoop Dogg even joins in, and the result is so polished it goes far beyond a mere joke.

The eerie yet comical music video by the eccentric Cyriak is also a must-see.

It’s a track not only for cat lovers, but for anyone seeking a stimulating and unique musical experience.