A roundup of foreign songs about pets
When it comes to songs about pets, if we’re talking Japanese music, a few tracks might come to mind right away.
But if we limit it to Western music, being able to name some off the top of your head probably means you’re pretty well-versed in it.
Even when words like “DOG” or “CAT” appear in the title or lyrics, they’re often used as some kind of metaphor.
In this article, I’ve researched Western songs about animals, with a focus on pets, and compiled them across different eras and genres.
You don’t see many articles with this kind of theme, and the content is quite interesting—so please take a look!
Playlist
| A roundup of foreign songs about pets | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | How Much Is That Doggie In The WindowPatti Page | play_arrow | A song expressing feelings for a dog at a pet shop |
| 2east | Man Of The HourNorah Jones | play_arrow | Depicting time with a dog on a Clavinet |
| 3east | I Love My DogCat Stevens | play_arrow | Cat Stevens singing his love for dogs |
| 4east | Old ShepElvis Presley | play_arrow | Elvis’s feelings for his beloved dog, sung |
| 5east | The Dog SongNellie McKay | play_arrow | A song about a life changed by meeting a dog |
| 6east | Martha My DearThe Beatles | play_arrow | A song that sings of Paul's love for his pet dog Martha |
| 7east | sammyChloe Moriondo | play_arrow | A song expressing love for my beloved dog Sammy |
| 8east | KirbyAesop Rock | play_arrow | Aesop Rock brings humor to life with his beloved cat |
| 9east | Whispers of Your DeathCounterparts | play_arrow | A song that intensely expresses a heartfelt longing for cats |
| 10east | My Cat’s Name Is MaceoJane’s Addiction | play_arrow | Jane’s Addiction’s cat theme song |
| 11east | My Dog And MeJohn Hiatt & The Goners | play_arrow | A nostalgic song about walking with my beloved dog |
| 12east | Me And You And A Dog Named BooLobo | play_arrow | A robot’s gentle singing voice and a free-spirited worldview |
| 13east | Goodbye Mr. BlueFather John Misty | play_arrow | A song by Father John Misty about the final moments of his beloved cat |
| 14east | Like My DogBilly Currington | play_arrow | A song yearning for unconditional love like a dog's |
| 15east | The Puppy SongHarry Nilsson | play_arrow | Harry Nilsson's Puppy Song |
| 16east | BluePeter, Paul & Mary | play_arrow | A song by Peter, Paul and Mary about their beloved dog |
| 17east | I’m Gonna Buy Me a DogThe Monkees | play_arrow | The Monkees’ mischievous song |
| 18east | BenMichael Jackson | play_arrow | The song in which Michael Jackson sings about a friendship with a rat |
| 19east | ShannonHenry Gross | play_arrow | The 1976 hit song that depicts the death of a beloved dog |
| 20east | Dogs OutDMX | play_arrow | DMX achieved a No. 1 album in 2003 |
| 21east | Cats and DogsGorilla Biscuits | play_arrow | A punk band's song about animal welfare |
| 22east | DelilahQueen | play_arrow | A song in which Freddie sang about his love for his beloved cat Delilah |
| 23east | KittyThe Presidents of the United States of America | play_arrow | Expressing the desire to pet a cat through a grunge sound |
| 24east | I Love My DogSublime | play_arrow | A ska band that sings about their love for their dog |
| 25east | Sometimes I Don’t MindThe Suicide Machines | play_arrow | A punk song about the bond between a young man and his beloved dog |
| 26east | Rockin’ RobinBobby Day | play_arrow | A 1958 pop R&B song, used in a film |
| 27east | Who Let The Dogs OutBaha Men | play_arrow | The Grammy Award-winning song released by Baha Men in 2000 |
| 28east | Me And My ArrowHarry Nilsson | play_arrow | The Story Song of Oblio and the Dog |
| 29east | DOGS IN THE MIDWINTERJethro Tull | play_arrow | Jethro Tull, fusion of folk and rock |
| 30east | Window (The Bird in the Sky)Petula Clark | play_arrow | A cat’s desire to leap out the window |
| 31east | Cool CatQueen | play_arrow | Queen’s Cat Theme Song |
| 32east | Sometimes I’m Alone (Singing Cat)The Kiffness | play_arrow | A moving song made from cat meows |
| 33east | Conversation With A DogSting | play_arrow | Sting's 1987 release song |
| 34east | Dogs of L.A.Liz Phair | play_arrow | A track from Liz Phair’s 1994 album |
| 35east | Old KingNeil Young | play_arrow | Included in Neil Young's song Harvest Moon |
| 36east | Cat PartyKoo Koo | play_arrow | Cat-themed songs that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike |
| 37east | The Siamese Cat SongPeggy Lee | play_arrow | A villain song sung by Peggy Lee in the role of the Siamese cat |
| 38east | Ev’rybody Wants to Be a CatScatman Crothers | play_arrow | The iconic jazz number from the movie The Aristocats |
| 39east | Leave My Kitten AloneThe Beatles | play_arrow | A hidden Beatles gem: a cat-themed rock song |
| 40east | The Kitty Cat SongThe Troggs | play_arrow | The Troggs' cat-themed song |
| 41east | Dogs on the RunTom Petty & The Heartbreakers | play_arrow | Tom Petty band Southern music chart No. 7 |
| 42east | Dogs On LeadsACCEPT | play_arrow | 1985 album by a German heavy metal band |
| 43east | Dogs Of WarMotörhead | play_arrow | Motörhead is a pioneer of the reactivation of heavy metal. |
| 44east | Cats Van BagsAtmosphere | play_arrow | Hip-hop duo originating from Minneapolis |
| 45east | Dog’s Rule The NightPorno for Pyros | play_arrow | Alternative rock band from Los Angeles |
| 46east | Dogs Can Grow Beards All OverThe Devil Wears Prada | play_arrow | debut album by a metalcore band |
| 47east | Cats in a BowlDinosaur Jr. | play_arrow | Dinosaur Jr., a band formed in 1984 |
| 48east | Cats without clawsDonna Summer | play_arrow | Disco Queen Donna Summer |
| 49east | Old BlueThe Byrds | play_arrow | Arrange a folk song into rock |


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