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

Black CatJanet Jackson

Janet Jackson – Black Cat

A track included on the album “Rhythm Nation.” It warns a misbehaving boyfriend that he needs to change his priorities before both his and her lives are ruined.

It was used in the 1991 action thriller “The Taking of Beverly Hills.”

21st Century Schizoid ManKing Crimson

King Crimson – 21st Century Schizoid Man (Live at Hyde Park 1969)

A song inspired by Spiro Agnew, the 39th Vice President of the United States, who served under President Richard Nixon and was the 55th Governor of Maryland.

Kanye West sampled this song on his 2010 track “Power.”

Stray Cat BluesThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones – Stray Cat Blues – Live OFFICIAL

A song included on The Rolling Stones’ 1968 album Beggars Banquet.

It is about sex with a minor.

The track was used in the 2015 American biographical comedy film Joy.

Cool For CatsSqueeze

Squeeze – Cool For Cats (Official Music Video)

A song featuring rhythm guitarist Chris Difford speaking in a Cockney accent as if chatting with mates at the local pub.

The title was inspired by the British TV show Cool for Cats, which aired from 1956 to 1961.

Cat People (Putting Out Fire)David Bowie

Cat People (Putting Out Fire)

A song written as the theme for Paul Schrader’s 1942 horror film Cat People.

It became David Bowie’s first solo hit in the United States since Golden Years, and it also reached No.

1 on the charts in New Zealand and Sweden.

All Along the WatchtowerBob Dylan

BOB DYLAN – All Along the Watchtower

A song about changing the established society.

It’s also well known for Jimi Hendrix’s version, in which he replaced the harmonica part with guitar and sped it up.

In addition, it has been covered by many artists, including Lenny Kravitz, Pearl Jam, and the Dave Matthews Band.

Cat DaddyRej3ctz

Rej3ctz – Cat Daddy (starring Chris Brown)

Rej3ctz is a Los Angeles rap trio consisting of Pee W33, Mowii, and Bounc3.

Released in 2011, this track was inspired by a dance movement called “Cat Daddy.” The leading figure who popularized this movement is R&B singer Chris Brown.