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

Year Of The CatAl Stewart

Al Stewart – Year Of The Cat

Al Stewart, who was born in Scotland, is known for his very catchy songs with clever lyrics that resonate on many historical and political themes.

This track is a major hit based on the film itself, used in the 1942 Humphrey Bogart movie “As Time Goes By.”

Eye Of The TigerSurvivor

Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger (Official HD Video)

A song used as the theme for the 1982 hit film Rocky III.

It reached No.

1 on the Billboard charts and won a Grammy Award.

It’s very popular among physical therapists, marathon runners, weightlifters, and people facing challenges.

Neon TigerThe Killers

The Killers – Neon Tiger (Album Version)

A song included on Day & Age, the third album by the American rock band The Killers.

Initially, the band created this track while attempting to make a song in the style of MGMT.

The album reached No.

6 on the Billboard charts.

Hello KittyAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Hello Kitty (Official Video)

A song by Avril Lavigne, who at the time was a devoted user of Sanrio’s Hello Kitty products.

The music video, which exaggerates Japan’s “kawaii culture,” drew buzz on social media and also faced criticism for being culturally insensitive.

Cat Scratch FeverTed Nugent

Ted Nugent – Cat Scratch Fever (Live)

A song that likens desire for “women” to an infection caused by a “cat’s” scratch.

It’s the title track from the third album released in 1977 by American guitarist and singer-songwriter Ted Nugent.

Lucifer SamPink Floyd

Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett – Lucifer Sam

A song praising Syd Barrett’s cat, Sam.

However, at the time it was speculated to be about another man in his relationship with his then-girlfriend, Jenny Spires.

The song is included on the 1967 debut album “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn.”

The Lion Sleeps TonightThe Tokens

The Tokens – The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Audio)

This song is a Swazi hunting song that was originally sung in Zulu.

It was popularized in the 1930s by South African singer Solomon Linda, and later folk singer Pete Seeger began working on an English version.

The version by The Tokens reached No.

1 on the charts.