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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 Classics About Cats (11–20)

Stray Cat StrutNEW!Stray cats

Stray Cats – Stray Cat Strut

Stray Cat StrutNEW!Stray cats

With their distinctive style of pompadour hair and tattoos, the three-piece band Stray Cats established the neo-rockabilly genre in the ’80s.

This song, which put their name on the world map, is a classic brimming with sensuality and humor, depicting the gritty urban life from a stray cat’s point of view.

Brian Setzer’s lustrous guitar and bouncy rhythms perfectly evoke the image of a cat elegantly strolling down an alley.

Released on the 1981 album “Stray Cats” and included on “Built for Speed,” this track reached No.

3 on the US charts.

It has been loved across generations, even featuring in the 2008 game “Guitar Hero: On Tour.” It might be fun to slip into the role of a free-spirited cat and coolly let the music wash over you!

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My Cat’s Name Is MaceoNEW!Jane’s Addiction

My Cat’s Name Is Maceo (Demo)

My Cat's Name Is MaceoNEW!Jane’s Addiction

Jane’s Addiction, emblematic of Los Angeles’s underground scene and hugely influential on alternative rock.

This track appears on their 1997 compilation album Kettle Whistle.

In fact, it’s an outtake produced around 1987, also known for featuring the legendary Maceo Parker on saxophone.

It’s a distinctive number marked by quirky lyrics that repeatedly call out the name of a pet cat and a rhythm steeped in funk.

Perry Farrell’s singular vocals intertwine with the band’s performance, vividly conjuring the cat’s free-spirited nature.

A perfect pick for anyone seeking a cat-themed song in Western music with a unique twist.

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Black CatNEW!Ladytron

Black Cat

Black CatNEW!Ladytron

Ladytron is an electro-pop band formed in Liverpool, in the northwest of England.

This track opens their fourth album, Velocifero, released in May 2008.

Vocalist Mira Aroyo sings in her native Bulgarian, and the meaning isn’t immediately apparent, creating a cat-like sense of enigma.

With its heavy synthesizers and incantatory rhythms, the piece exudes a mysterious, slightly eerie atmosphere rather than cuteness.

It’s often performed as a live opener, powerfully drawing the audience into the band’s unique world in an instant.

It’s the perfect song when you’re in the mood to sink into dark, cool sounds rather than sweet pop tunes.

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PurrNEW!Sonic youth

Purr

PurrNEW!Sonic youth

This is a song by Sonic Youth, the rock band formed in New York in 1981.

It appears on the latter half of their album Dirty, released in July 1992, and is known as a standout from a period in their career when pop sensibilities and experimentation coexisted.

The lyrics string together images that evoke a purring cat and affectionate, needy gestures, creating an impressionistic world where romantic feelings overlap with feline capriciousness.

It was performed in a BBC session at the time, and that live, band-in-the-room energy is one of its charms as well.

With its unconventional guitar tones and a curious sense of intimacy, this track blends the two into something singular.

Recommended for those who want to savor the beguiling, not-quite-straightforward allure of a cat through a slightly twisted rock sound.

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50 Something CatsNEW!deadmau5

deadmau5 – 50 something cats

50 Something CatsNEW!deadmau5

A hidden gem by the producer famous for his giant mouse head, deadmau5.

The title of this track means “about 50 cats,” and it’s one of the songs included on the compilation album ‘stuff i used to do,’ released in March 2017.

It’s actually based on older material made around 1998 to 2007, and it’s filled with a wistful, downtempo sound that’s a bit different from his usual flashy dance music.

Though it’s a short track of about two and a half minutes, it has a mysterious charm that evokes a cat’s capriciousness and the quiet of everyday life.

With the kind of humor you’d expect from a known cat lover and a slightly melancholic melody, it really tugs at the heartstrings.

Highly recommended for napping with your cat or for quiet moments.

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