Stray Cat Blues
The Rolling Stones
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I hear the click-clack of your feet on the stairs I know you're no scare-eyed honey There'll be a feast if you just come upstairs But it's no hanging matter It's no capital crime I can see that you're fifteen years old No I don't want your I.D. And I've seen that you're so far from home But it's no hanging matter It's no capital crime Oh yeah, you're a strange stray cat Oh yeah, don'tcha scratch like that Oh yeah, you're a strange stray cat Bet your mama don't know you scream like that I bet your mother don't know you can spit like that. You look so weird and you're so far from home But you don't really miss your mother Don't look so scared I'm no mad-brained bear But it's no hanging matter It's no capital crime Oh, yeah Woo! I bet your mama don't know that you scratch like that I bet she don't know you can bite like that You say you got a friend, that she's wilder than you Why don't you bring her upstairs If she's so wild then she can join in too It's no hanging matter It's no capital crime Oh yeah, you're a strange stray cat Oh yeah, don'tcha scratch like that Oh yeah, you're a strange stray cat I bet you mama don't know you can bite like that I'll bet she never saw you scratch my back
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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12 facts about this song
Song Background - "Stray Cat BluesRecorded by The Rolling Stones and featured on their 1968 album "Beggars Banquet."
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Artistry - "Stray Cat BluesThe Rolling Stones' original version of the song contains influences of heavy blues, embodying Mick Jagger's raw, almost sleazy vocal delivery, complemented by driving guitar riffs and percussive elements.
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Lyrics - "Stray Cat BluesThe song's lyrics explore themes of wild and sexual encounters with a runaway, which encountered controversy considering their suggestive nature.
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Notable Performances - "Stray Cat BluesThe Rolling Stones performed the song in their live concerts often in their early years but stopped after 1970; it made a comeback into their concert setlists around 1997.
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Cover Version - "Stray Cat BluesThe grunge band Soundgarden covered and recorded this song in 1989 for their "Louder Than Love" album.
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Soundgarden's Interpretation - "Stray Cat BluesSoundgarden's version has a distinctive grunge edge, a heavier sound than the original, and features Chris Cornell's searing high-octane vocals.
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Soundgarden's Adaptation - "Stray Cat BluesSoundgarden approached the song with its own style while preserving the sexual nature of the lyrics, highlighting the darker aspects of the song.
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Release - "Stray Cat BluesThe Soundgarden cover was only available on the vinyl and SST CD versions of the "Louder Than Love" album.
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Reception - "Stray Cat BluesDespite being a lesser-known cover, Soundgarden's rendition was appreciated by the fans for its heavier interpretation of the original bluesy track.
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Performance - "Stray Cat BluesSoundgarden did not frequently play their version of "Stray Cat Blues" live, but there are performances available on various online platforms.
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Similarity - "Stray Cat BluesBoth versions, despite their distinct soundscapes, encapsulate the essence of rebellion and decadence prevalent in the Rock and Roll music scene.
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Impact - "Stray Cat BluesThe Rolling Stones' original song, as well as Soundgarden's cover, continue to influence and inspire modern musicians with their uncompromising honesty and raw energy.
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