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.
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A collection of Western songs about pets (31–40)
Dogs of L.A.Liz Phair
Liz Phair is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who has been active since 1990.
She has received awards including the ASCAP Awards.
This track is included on her second album, Whip-Smart, released in 1994.
Cats Van BagsAtmosphere
Atmosphere is a hip-hop duo formed in Minneapolis in 1989.
It consists of the rapper Slug and the DJ/producer Ant.
This track is included on their third album, Seven’s Travels, released in 2003.
Dogs On LeadsACCEPT
Accept is a German heavy metal band that has been active since 1968.
This track is included on their sixth album, Metal Heart, released in 1985.
The album was a hit in the United States, Canada, and various European countries, reaching No.
4 on the Swedish charts.
Dogs Can Grow Beards All OverThe Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada is an American metalcore band active since 2005.
Their band name was chosen based on an anti-materialist idea.
This track is included on their debut album, Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord, released in 2006.
Cats in a BowlDinosaur Jr.
Dinosaur Jr.
is an alternative rock band formed in Massachusetts in 1984.
This track is included on their debut album, Dinosaur, released in 1985.
The album features both tracks with a more folk-inspired sound and tracks rooted more in hardcore punk.
A roundup of Western songs about pets (41–50)
Dog’s Rule The NightPorno for Pyros
Porno for Pyros is an alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1992.
This track is included on their second album, Good God’s Urge, released in 1996.
The album reached No.
20 on the U.
S.
charts.
Cats without clawsDonna Summer
Donna Summer was an American singer-songwriter and painter who had been active since 1968.
She rose to fame in the disco scene of the 1970s.
This track is the title track from an album released in 1984.