Cat songs in Western music. World-famous and popular songs.

Cool For CatsSqueeze

Squeeze – Cool For Cats (Official Music Video)

A song featuring rhythm guitarist Chris Difford speaking in a Cockney accent as if chatting with mates at the local pub.

The title was inspired by the British TV show Cool for Cats, which aired from 1956 to 1961.

Cat DaddyRej3ctz

Rej3ctz – Cat Daddy (starring Chris Brown)

Rej3ctz is a Los Angeles rap trio consisting of Pee W33, Mowii, and Bounc3.

Released in 2011, this track was inspired by a dance movement called “Cat Daddy.” The leading figure who popularized this movement is R&B singer Chris Brown.

Honky CatElton John

Elton John – Honky Cat (Live 1972)

Released on July 31, 1972, this song runs 4 minutes 7 seconds in its radio edit and 5 minutes 13 seconds in the album version.

It was a hit, reaching No.

10 on the U.

S.

Billboard chart.

Cat People (Putting Out Fire)David Bowie

David Bowie – Putting Out The Fire (Cat People) (1982)

A song written as the theme for Paul Schrader’s 1942 horror film Cat People.

It became David Bowie’s first solo hit in the United States since Golden Years, and it also reached No.

1 on the charts in New Zealand and Sweden.

Tommy The CatPrimus

Primus – Tommy The Cat (Official Music Video)

Released in 1990 by the funk metal band Primus, this song portrays an evil character named “Tommy the Cat.” Featuring a complex bassline, it was used in the 1991 film Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey.

Nashville CatsLovin’ Spoonful

Nashville Cats – Lovin’ 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.

Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-O-DeeJERRY LEE LEWIS

Jerry Lee Lewis – Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee

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.