Stray Cat Blues
Soundgarden
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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 This ain't no hanging matter No, this ain't no capital crime Ya I can see that you're just fifteen years old But I don't want your I.D. Ya I can see that you're so far from home This ain't no hanging matter, No it ain't no capital crime [Chorus] Oh yeah, you're a stray stray cat Oh yeah, you're a stray stray cat Oh yeah, you're a stray stray cat I bet your momma never saw you fight like that I bet your momma never saw you scratch my back You like to get yourself those _____ from home But I know you miss your mother You look so scared out of my man made bed This ain't no hanging matter No, this ain't no capital crime (Chorus) I bet your momma never heard you spit like that I bet your momma never saw you scratch my back I see your girlfriend and she's wilder than you Why don't you bring her upstairs She's wild enough that she can join in too This ain't no hanging matter No, this ain't no capital crime (Chorus) I bet your momma never saw you fight like that I bet your momma never saw you scratch my back I bet your momma never saw you I bet your momma never heard you spit like that I bet your momma never told you I bet your momma never told you I bet your momma never told you you scratch like that Oh yeah, Oh yeah
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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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