The 30 Best Songs About Cats
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Throughout history, cats have held mystical and symbolic significance in various cultures, such as being seen as ghost-seers by Romans and underworld guides in Aztec and Mayan folklore.
- Cats were also linked to cosmic and supernatural beliefs, like the Greeks associating them with the lunar cycle and 16th century English superstitions about cats turning the dead into vampires.
- Their mysterious and aloof nature has made cats popular metaphors in music across genres, inspiring artists from Elton John to Prince.
- The article highlights 30 favorite cat-themed songs spanning jazz, rockabilly, R&B, and pop, showcasing the enduring cultural fascination with cats.
- This cultural reverence for cats is also reflected in modern media, such as Ricky Gervais’ Netflix show Alley Cats, which emphasizes feline aloofness and charm.
