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

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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)

Black CatJanet Jackson

Janet Jackson – Black Cat

Black CatJanet Jackson

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.”

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Hello KittyAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Hello Kitty (Official Video)

Hello KittyAvril Lavigne

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.

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The Lion Sleeps TonightThe Tokens

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

The Lion Sleeps TonightThe Tokens

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.

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Stray Cat BluesThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones – Stray Cat Blues – Live OFFICIAL

Stray Cat BluesThe Rolling Stones

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.

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All Along the WatchtowerBob Dylan

BOB DYLAN – All Along the Watchtower

All Along the WatchtowerBob Dylan

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.

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