• songs inspired by cats and dogs

    From August Abolins@2:221/1.58 to All on Sun Jun 2 19:28:00 2019
    Hello!

    On a whim of curiosity, I came across this: http://tinyurl.com/y4qqja8c

    ..and I don't think I heard any of these! ..except CATcerto a couple years ago.

    Delilah - by Queen

    Freddie Mercury, front man for the band Queen, adored cats. Most of his
    kitties were adopted from shelters. Mercury would call home when on tour
    to talk to each cat. His felines played an important role in his life and inspired his music. "Delilah" was written by Mercury as a tribute to one
    of his favorite cats, a tortoiseshell with an assertive personality. She
    was without a doubt the most famous Mercury cat. Album: "Innuendo" 1991.

    CATcerto - by Mindaugas Piecaitis

    If you are a fan of Nora the Piano Cat, you will love this piano piece for chamber orchestra composed and conducted by Mindaugas Piecaitis, featuring
    Nora on the keyboard. CATcerto was performed in 2009 by the Klaipeda
    Chamber Orchestra with conductor Piecaitis, who composed the piece for
    Nora.

    The Cat Waltz - by Frederic Chopin

    When Frederic Chopin's cat jumped up on his piano one day and walked
    across the keys, he was so inspired by what he heard that he sat down at
    the piano and composed an entire piece around the melody played by his
    cat.

    Walkin' My Cat Named Dog - by Norma Tanega

    This was the only Top 100 hit for singer-songwriter Norma Tanega. She had
    a cat she named Dog because she always wanted a dog, but her living
    situation only allowed for a cat. She would walk Dog around the
    neighborhood on a leash. Album: "Walkin' My Cat Named Dog" 1966.

    Soft Kitty - From The Big Bang Theory

    The real title of the song is "Warm Kitty," an 1800 Polish children's folk song. It was written in 1937 by Laura Pendleton McCartney who adapted it
    from an earlier version by Edith Newlin.

    Man of the Hour - by Norah Jones

    For Norah Jones, the one man in her life none of her boyfriends could
    compete with was her Poodle named Ralph. She wrote this ballad to honor
    Ralph. Album: "The Fall" 2009.

    Cracker Jack - by Dolly Parton

    Dolly Parton grew up on a farm in the Tennessee foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Even though her family was poor, we learn through her songs
    they were rich in love and faith. In the song "Cracker Jack," Parton tells
    the true heartwarming story of a favorite dog she found when she was a
    child. Album: "Jolene" 1974.

    Martha My Dear - by the Beatles

    The first pet Paul McCartney owned was Martha, an Old English Sheepdog.
    She was named after his muse, and McCartney adored her. Martha would often
    lie at McCartney's feet while he composed. One afternoon while playing a
    piano exercise, he heard a melody and the phrase "Martha My Dear." A
    tribute to his dog, McCartney and John Lennon wrote the song. Album:
    "White Album" 1968

    I Love My Dog - by Cat Stevens

    When Cat Stevens was a kid, he found a Dachshund tied to a post. After searching for the dog's owner and finding no one who claimed him, Stevens adopted him. This is a song to honor his Dachshund. Album: "Matthew and
    Son" 1966

    Old King - by Neil Young

    A Bluetick Hound named Elvis traveled with his owner, Neil Young, when he
    was on tour. One day the bus pulled off the highway for a brief stop.
    Elvis rushed off the bus and disappeared. A devastated Young was forced to leave to get to his next gig. He left a shirt and bowl of food by the road hoping Elvis would find the familiar scent. After getting to his
    destination, he immediately sent someone back. Elvis was waiting by the
    shirt. The song is a tribute to Elvis, who spent hours listening as Young confided in him. Album: "Harvest Moon" 1992.

    cat dog songs maryDog & Butterfly - by Heart

    Ann Wilson was in her music room one afternoon waiting for her muse to
    wake up. She was watching her dog from her window while he chased a
    butterfly. He was defiant and refused to give up. As she watched his
    determined effort, the chase took on another meaning. Wilson explained,
    "Like so much in life, the spirit is undaunted, you keep going after it."
    The dog's determination was her inspiration for the song. Album: "Dog and Butterfly" 1978.

    Song My Dog Wrote - by Brendan Biondi

    Calvin was a "Hero Dog" puppy in training in 2014. Hero Dogs are raised
    and trained by volunteers and then paired with disabled or injured vets. Biondi, a volunteer, had never owned a dog and was so impressed with
    Calvin that he was inspired to write a song from the perspective of a dog.

    ../|ug

    --- OpenXP 5.0.38
    * Origin: Cats are the original laptops. (2:221/1.58)
  • From Janis Kracht@1:261/38 to August Abolins on Sun Jun 2 21:19:58 2019
    Such a neat message, thank you :)

    I especially love Delilah.. never heard that one that I can remember.. :)

    On a whim of curiosity, I came across this: http://tinyurl.com/y4qqja8c

    ..and I don't think I heard any of these! ..except CATcerto a couple years ago.

    Delilah - by Queen

    Freddie Mercury, front man for the band Queen, adored cats. Most of his kitties were adopted from shelters. Mercury would call home when on tour
    to talk to each cat. His felines played an important role in his life and inspired his music. "Delilah" was written by Mercury as a tribute to one
    of his favorite cats, a tortoiseshell with an assertive personality. She
    was without a doubt the most famous Mercury cat. Album: "Innuendo" 1991.

    CATcerto - by Mindaugas Piecaitis

    If you are a fan of Nora the Piano Cat, you will love this piano piece for chamber orchestra composed and conducted by Mindaugas Piecaitis, featuring Nora on the keyboard. CATcerto was performed in 2009 by the Klaipeda
    Chamber Orchestra with conductor Piecaitis, who composed the piece for
    Nora.

    The Cat Waltz - by Frederic Chopin

    When Frederic Chopin's cat jumped up on his piano one day and walked
    across the keys, he was so inspired by what he heard that he sat down at
    the piano and composed an entire piece around the melody played by his
    cat.

    Walkin' My Cat Named Dog - by Norma Tanega

    This was the only Top 100 hit for singer-songwriter Norma Tanega. She had
    a cat she named Dog because she always wanted a dog, but her living
    situation only allowed for a cat. She would walk Dog around the
    neighborhood on a leash. Album: "Walkin' My Cat Named Dog" 1966.

    Soft Kitty - From The Big Bang Theory

    The real title of the song is "Warm Kitty," an 1800 Polish children's folk song. It was written in 1937 by Laura Pendleton McCartney who adapted it
    from an earlier version by Edith Newlin.

    Man of the Hour - by Norah Jones

    For Norah Jones, the one man in her life none of her boyfriends could
    compete with was her Poodle named Ralph. She wrote this ballad to honor Ralph. Album: "The Fall" 2009.

    Cracker Jack - by Dolly Parton

    Dolly Parton grew up on a farm in the Tennessee foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Even though her family was poor, we learn through her songs
    they were rich in love and faith. In the song "Cracker Jack," Parton tells the true heartwarming story of a favorite dog she found when she was a
    child. Album: "Jolene" 1974.

    Martha My Dear - by the Beatles

    The first pet Paul McCartney owned was Martha, an Old English Sheepdog.
    She was named after his muse, and McCartney adored her. Martha would often lie at McCartney's feet while he composed. One afternoon while playing a piano exercise, he heard a melody and the phrase "Martha My Dear." A
    tribute to his dog, McCartney and John Lennon wrote the song. Album:
    "White Album" 1968

    I Love My Dog - by Cat Stevens

    When Cat Stevens was a kid, he found a Dachshund tied to a post. After searching for the dog's owner and finding no one who claimed him, Stevens adopted him. This is a song to honor his Dachshund. Album: "Matthew and
    Son" 1966

    Old King - by Neil Young

    A Bluetick Hound named Elvis traveled with his owner, Neil Young, when he
    was on tour. One day the bus pulled off the highway for a brief stop.
    Elvis rushed off the bus and disappeared. A devastated Young was forced to leave to get to his next gig. He left a shirt and bowl of food by the road hoping Elvis would find the familiar scent. After getting to his
    destination, he immediately sent someone back. Elvis was waiting by the shirt. The song is a tribute to Elvis, who spent hours listening as Young confided in him. Album: "Harvest Moon" 1992.

    cat dog songs maryDog & Butterfly - by Heart

    Ann Wilson was in her music room one afternoon waiting for her muse to
    wake up. She was watching her dog from her window while he chased a butterfly. He was defiant and refused to give up. As she watched his determined effort, the chase took on another meaning. Wilson explained,
    "Like so much in life, the spirit is undaunted, you keep going after it."
    The dog's determination was her inspiration for the song. Album: "Dog and Butterfly" 1978.

    Song My Dog Wrote - by Brendan Biondi

    Calvin was a "Hero Dog" puppy in training in 2014. Hero Dogs are raised
    and trained by volunteers and then paired with disabled or injured vets. Biondi, a volunteer, had never owned a dog and was so impressed with
    Calvin that he was inspired to write a song from the perspective of a dog.

    ../|ug

    --- BBBS/Li6 v4.10 Toy-4
    * Origin: Prism bbs (1:261/38)
  • From August Abolins@2:221/1.58 to Janis Kracht on Sun Jun 2 22:46:00 2019
    Hello Janis!

    ** 02.06.19 - 21:19, Janis Kracht wrote to August Abolins:

    Such a neat message, thank you :) I especially love Delilah.. never
    heard that one that I can remember.. :)


    Delilah - by Queen

    Totally funny lyric:

    You make me so very happy
    When you cuddle up and go to sleep beside me
    And then you make me slightly mad
    When you pee all over my Chippendale suite
    Ooh ooh Delilah


    Reminds of a book of poetry, as if written by cats:

    "I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats" - Francesco Marciuliano

    ..seems to capture the inner workings of the cat psyche very well.

    A full description here -> http://tinyurl.com/y6o9848e
    See an excerpt here -> https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=1452110581

    There are more excerpts to see in the follow-up edition,
    "I Could Pee on This TOO",
    here -> https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=1452132941

    Very unexpected material, but well expressed.

    ../|ug

    --- OpenXP 5.0.38
    * Origin: Cats are the original laptops. (2:221/1.58)