This is one of the first songs where The Nuge did his own lead vocals.
It was named the 32nd best rock song of all time by VH1, in 2009.
And covered by Pantera
[Verse 1]
Well, I don't know where they come from but they sure do come
I hope they comin' for me
And I don't know how they do it but they sure do it good
I hope they're doin' it for free
[Chorus]
They give me cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
[Verse 2]
Well, the first time that I got it I was just ten years old
I got it from some kitty next door
An' I went to see the doctor and he gave me the cure
I think I got it some more
[Chorus]
They give me cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
I got a bad scratch fever
The cat scratch fever
[Bridge]
It's nothin' dangerous
I feel no pain
I've got the choo-choo train
You know you got it when you, you're going insane
It makes a grown man cry, cry, oh won't you make my bed
[Solo 1]
[Verse 3]
Well, I make the pussy purr with the stroke of my hand
They know they gettin' it from me
They know just where to go when they need their lovin' man
They know I'm doin' it for free
[Chorus]
I give them cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
They got a bad scratch fever
The cat scratch fever
[Solo 2]
[Chorus]
Cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
[Outro]
Cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
Cat Scratch Fever was written by Ted Nugent.
Cat Scratch Fever was produced by Lew Futterman & Tom Werman & Cliff Davies.
Ted Nugent released Cat Scratch Fever on Sun May 01 1977.