Cat songs in Western music. World-famous and popular songs.
Do you all like cats?
They’re sly, free-spirited, and go at their own pace.
They’re irresistibly cute animals.
It’s no surprise that many artists are captivated by the charm of such beautiful cats.
I’m sure there are musicians who actually keep cats, too.
This time, the theme is cats.
I’ll introduce some Western songs about them.
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Cat songs in Western music. World-famous and popular songs (31–40)
Theme From ShaftIsaac Hayes
A song used in the 1971 film of the same name starring Richard Roundtree.
The instruments are performed by the Bar-Kays, a Memphis funk group.
The track won both a Grammy and an Academy Award.
It’s also known for Isaac Hayes’s performance of it at the ceremony when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-O-DeeJERRY LEE LEWIS
A song written by R&B guitarist Sticks McGhee, inspired by a marching chant he learned in Army Boot Camp.
He recorded it in 1947.
This R&B version by Jerry Lee Lewis was first performed live in 1949.
Nashville CatsLovin’ Spoonful
A song that pays tribute to the musicianship of Nashville, Tennessee.
It’s also known for singing about Sun Records, which released Elvis Presley’s first recordings as well as tracks by Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Roy Orbison.
Jolly green giantThe Kingsmen
A song inspired by the jingle used in the commercial for the vegetable brand “Green Giant.” There’s a story that Libby Foods, the owner of Green Giant, sent a gift box of vegetables to a concert by The Kingsmen, but it was left behind, leading Libby Foods to sue The Kingsmen for defamation.
An Cat DubhU2
The title of this song, “An Cat Dubh,” means “The Black Cat” in Gaelic.
It’s a song inspired by U2’s frontman Bono’s relationship with his girlfriend, Ali.
He married Ali in 1982.
Cat songs in Western music: World-famous and popular tracks (41–50)
What’s New Pussycat?Tom Jones
A song written by Burt Bacharach for Peter Sellers’ character in the film “What’s New Pussycat.” There’s an anecdote that when Elvis Presley first heard the song, he thought the vocals were by a Black singer.
Our HouseCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young
A sentimental song written by British singer-songwriter Graham Nash.
It was released in 1970.
The song was inspired by Graham’s experience around 1969, when he lived with Joni Mitchell and two cats in a cottage in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles.