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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 roundup of classic tracks about cats (21–30)

My SharonaThe Knack

The Knack – My Sharona

My SharonaThe Knack

A song written by The Knack’s lead singer Doug Fieger and Knack guitarist Berton Averre about a girl Doug liked.

In the United States, it became the best-selling single of 1979.

The track was used in a UK TV commercial for Oatibix.

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Year Of The CatAl Stewart

Al Stewart – Year Of The Cat

Year Of The CatAl Stewart

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.”

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Eye Of The TigerSurvivor

Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger (Official HD Video)

Eye Of The TigerSurvivor

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.

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Neon TigerThe Killers

The Killers – Neon Tiger (Album Version)

Neon TigerThe Killers

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.

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Lucifer SamPink Floyd

Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett – Lucifer Sam

Lucifer SamPink Floyd

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.”

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