Cat in the Window (The Bird in the Sky)
Petula Clark
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Fly away, fly away There's a cat in the window And he's watching all the birds go passing by He'd love to fly out the window Go where the wind goes And so would I Like that cat in the window Who keeps wishing for some wings to take a ride I'd love to glide to a rainbow Off where the clouds go dancing by And if I could fly You wouldn't find me hangin' around Watching the birds go by Yes the cat in the window Has a tear in his eye I should leave today, fly away Why, oh why should I stay like the cat in the window Who keeps watching the birds Go by from the window If I could fly though You won't find me Don't even try to
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Written by: ALAN LEE GORDON, GARRY OWEN BONNER
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13 facts about this song
Genre"Cat in the Window (The Bird in the Sky)" is a pop song.
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ArtistBritish singer Petula Clark is the artist behind this song. Clark was a major star in the UK before she managed to break into the American music market.
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Release DateThe song was released in the year 1967.
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Album AppearanceThe song can be found on her album titled “The Other Man’s Grass is Always Greener," among others.
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Chart Performance"Cat in the Window (The Bird in the Sky)" reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent who frequently collaborated with Clark.
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ThemeThe song's lyrics are suggestive of philosophical elements, encapsulating deep thoughts about freedom and aspiration. The cat represents anyone trapped or held back, while the bird represents those who dare to dream and break through barriers.
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Musical StyleIt's characterized by a folk-pop style - a blend of pop melodies with elements of folk music.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Tony Hatch, who had also produced many of Clark’s hits such as "Downtown" and "I Know a Place".
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Popularity AbroadDespite its moderate success in the US, the song did not chart in Clark's native UK.
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Representation"Cat in the Window" is often cited as a significant example of Clark’s late '60s output that veered away from mainstream pop, signaling a more mature and experimental phase in her career.
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Live PerformancesClark frequently included this song in her concert setlists, thus demonstrating its popularity with her fans.
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Lyrical AnalysisAs is typical with many Petula Clark songs, "Cat in the Window" has a combination of catchy, upbeat music juxtaposed with somewhat melancholic, introspective lyrics.
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