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

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!

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[2026] Western music cat songs: A roundup of classic tracks about cats
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	KirbyAesop Rock		Aesop Rock brings humor to life with his beloved cat
2	CatsMitski		Mitsuki’s new song “Cats” is an introspective expression through cats
3	Alley CatsHot Chip		Introduction to a song by a London-based electropop band
4	Snow CatsAFI		Introduction to AFI’s enigmatic song, Snow Cats
5	Whispers of Your DeathCounterparts		A song that intensely expresses a heartfelt longing for cats
6	Goodbye Mr. BlueFather John Misty		A song by Father John Misty about the final moments of his beloved cat
7	Cats Under the StarsJerry Garcia		A masterpiece that depicts a cat’s nighttime stroll
8	The Cat’s MeowJulie Stevens		Julie Stevens' musical piece
9	Meow Meow LullabyNada Surf		A gentle Nada Surf song with a cat motif
10	MeowpurrdyRun The Jewels		Run the Jewels’ cat-meow version album
11	Stray Cat StrutStray cats		The signature song of the Stray Cats: a stray cat surviving in the city
12	My Cat’s Name Is MaceoJane’s Addiction		Jane’s Addiction’s cat theme song
13	Black CatLadytron		Ladytron’s dark, enigmatic synth-pop
14	PurrSonic youth		Sonic Youth Cat Theme Song
15	50 Something Catsdeadmau5		A hidden gem with a cat theme produced by deadmau5
16	The LovecatsThe Cure		Love Cats Cat Costume Hit Song
17	The Siamese Cat SongPeggy Lee		A villain song sung by Peggy Lee in the role of the Siamese cat
18	Leave My Kitten AloneThe Beatles		A hidden Beatles gem: a cat-themed rock song
19	Cat PartyKoo Koo		Cat-themed songs that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike
20	KittyThe Presidents of the United States of America		A song from Seattle that uses events with a cat as its theme
21	My SharonaThe Knack		A hit song about feelings for a girl
22	Eye Of The TigerSurvivor		Eye of the Tiger became a huge hit in 1982
23	Year Of The CatAl Stewart		Al Stewart’s historical and political songs
24	Neon TigerThe Killers		Album tracks by The Killers
25	Lucifer SamPink Floyd		A song that sings of the worship of cats
26	Black CatJanet Jackson		A warning song to a bad boyfriend
27	Hello KittyAvril Lavigne		Avril’s Hello Kitty-style song
28	Stray Cat BluesThe Rolling Stones		The Rolling Stones’ 1968 song
29	The Lion Sleeps TonightThe Tokens		A hunting song from Swaziland becomes a global hit
30	Honky CatElton John		Released in 1972, a Billboard No. 10 hit song
31	All Along the WatchtowerBob Dylan		Famous cover songs that sing about social change
32	21st Century Schizoid ManKing Crimson		Kanye West inspired by Agnew
33	Cool For CatsSqueeze		Cool for Cats
34	Cat Scratch FeverTed Nugent		Ted Nugent 1977 album track
35	Cool CatQueen		Queen’s Cat Theme Song
36	Cat SizeSuzi Quatro		Suzi Quatro's popular live songs
37	The Kitty Cat SongThe Troggs		The Troggs' cat-themed song
38	Cat DaddyRej3ctz		A dance track by a rap trio from Los Angeles
39	Kitty LitterPlacebo		A track from Placebo’s 2009 album
40	Cat People (Putting Out Fire)David Bowie		Bowie’s movie theme song is a hit
41	Smelly CatPhoebe Buffay		The smelly cat song from Friends.
42	An Cat DubhU2		A U2 song. Bono made it with his girlfriend as the theme.
43	Nashville CatsLovin’ Spoonful		A Tribute to Nashville Musicianship
44	DrunkEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s heartbreak song
45	Ev’rybody Wants to Be a CatScatman Crothers		The iconic jazz number from the movie The Aristocats
46	Cat ClawThe Kills		The Kills’ Cat Claw, garage rock
47	Phenomenal CatThe Kinks		A fantastical rock song about a cat flying through the sky
48	Satellite Moments (Light Up the Sky)Charlie Fink, Luke Treadaway		An insert song from a film: setting to music a true story of a cat and a man
49	Sometimes I’m Alone (Singing Cat)The Kiffness		A moving song made from cat meows
50	DubidubiduChristell		A heartwarming children's song by a singer from Chile
51	Theme From ShaftIsaac Hayes		Won an award for the theme song of the film Shaft
52	Tommy The CatPrimus		Primus’s classic song Tommy the Cat
53	Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-O-DeeJERRY LEE LEWIS		A song inspired by a hymn learned at Army Boot Camp
54	Asleep In The DeepMastodon		Mastodon Deep Sea Theme Fantastical Music
55	What’s New Pussycat?Tom Jones		Film theme song composed by Bacharach
56	Jolly green giantThe Kingsmen		A song inspired by the Green Giant jingle
57	Alley CatBENT FABRIC		Grammy Award-winning song by Bent Fabric
58	Kitty JaySeth Lakeman		Seth Lakeman slave girl depiction song
59	Walkin’ My Cat Named DogNorma Tanega		A Story About Keeping a Cat with a Dog’s Name
60	Our HouseCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young		Graham Nash’s sentimental 1970s song