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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.

Cat songs in Western music: World-famous and popular tracks (41–50)

Alley CatBENT FABRIC

A piece by Bent Fabric, a Danish piano player.

It was the theme song for a television program of the same name hosted by Fabric.

At the 1962 Grammy Awards, it won Best Rock & Roll Recording.

The song was also popular as a wedding dance number.

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Kitty JaySeth Lakeman

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman was born on Dartmoor in England.

This song, which depicts a slave girl, is the title track from his album released in 2004.

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Walkin’ My Cat Named DogNorma Tanega

Norma Tanega “Walkin’ My Cat Named Dog”
Walkin' My Cat Named DogNorma Tanega

The debut single by California country-pop singer-songwriter Norma Tanega.

It tells of her dilemma: she wanted a dog but, due to her living situation, could only keep a cat—so she gave the cat the name “Dog.”

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In conclusion

The world of Western music themed around cats is deeper and more diverse than you might imagine.

From major artists like Elton John and David Bowie to distinctive figures such as Denmark’s Bent Fabric, each expresses cats in their own way.

These wonderful songs let you feel that the love and allure of cats are universal through music—be sure to add them to your playlist.