Stray Cat Strut
Stray Cats
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Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Black and orange stray cat sittin' on a fence I ain't got enough dough to pay the rent I'm flat broke but I don't care I strut right by with my tail in the air Stray cat strut, I'm a ladies cat I'm a feline Casanova, hey man that's that Get a shoe thrown at me from a mean old man Get my dinner from a garbage can Don't go crossing my path I don't bother chasing mice around I slink down the alleyway looking for a fight Howling to the moonlight on a hot summer night Singin' the blues while the lady cats cry "Wild stray cat, you're a real gone guy" I wish I could be as carefree and wild But I got cat class and I got cat style I don't bother chasing mice around I slink down the alleyway looking for a fight Howling to the moonlight on a hot summer night Singin' the blues while the lady cats cry "Wild stray cat, you're a real gone guy" I wish I could be as carefree and wild But I got cat class and I got cat style
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Written by: BRIAN SETZER
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11 facts about this song
Songwriting"Stray Cat Strut” was written and performed by Stray Cats frontman, Brian Setzer. As a signature song of both the band and Setzer, it is considered one of the highlights of their songwriting and performance repertoire.
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Release DateThe song was first launched in the United Kingdom in 1981 and later in the United States in 1982. It was the eleventh track from their debut self-titled album "Stray Cats."
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Chart Performance“Stray Cat Strut” made it into the top 10 on US and Australian charts. It reached #3 in the U.S Billboard Hot 100, which acknowledged the international influence of the band.
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GenreThe song is an example of the genre known as rockabilly revival. It combines modern rock with the classic rock and roll style of the 1950s. Stray Cats is largely credited for popularizing this genre in the 1980s.
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Music VideoThe music video of “Stray Cat Strut” is a standout. It showcases the Stray Cats' retro 50s look, complete with thick-soled shoes, tattoos, sideburns, and quiffs. Setzer is shown in the video playing his iconic Gretsch White Falcon guitar.
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Subsequent appearancesThe song was later included in the compilation album "Rock This Town: The Collection" in 2013 and continues to be one of the most loved songs from the album today.
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Live PerformancesDespite many changes in the group's lineup and hiatuses over the years, "Stray Cat Strut" has remained a fixture in their live performances.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song has become a cultural icon, frequently played on rock and oldies radio stations. It has also been covered by many other artists and has appeared in several film soundtracks, such as "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and "Desperately Seeking Susan."
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Musicians“Stray Cat Strut” features Brian Setzer on vocals and lead guitar, Lee Rocker on double bass, and Slim Jim Phantom on drums, creating the unique sound of the Stray Cats.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Stray Cat Strut" mirror its title, describing the life and attitude of a stray cat who is independent, self-assured, and cool, a reflection of the band's rock and roll persona.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song is unique for its absence of a rhythm guitar, a staple in most rock music. Instead, Setzer's playing intertwines lead and rhythm, while Rocker's strong bass lines and Slim Jim's minimalist drumming provide the perfect backing.
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