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Cat’s in the Cradle

In the Cardle
First released 1974English58 recordingson 459 releasesISWC T-070.028.420-3

Written by

Harry F ChapinWriterSandra Campbell ChapinWriter

From the films

Mr. JealousyMr. Jealousy1998the film on Charmy Movies ↗
Shrek the ThirdShrek the Third2007the film on Charmy Movies ↗

Recordings

PerformanceBy
Cat’s in the CradleHarry Chapin4:05
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:03
Cat’s in the CradleHarry Chapin3:46
Cat’s in the CradleJohnny Cash3:18
Cat’s in the CradleJohnny Cash3:18
Japanese Sandman / Cat's in the CradleMandy Patinkin5:32
Cat's in the CradleJudy Collins4:57
Cat’s in the CradleHarry Chapin8:55
Cat’s in the Cradle - Revenue remix (Nightmares on Wax remix)Jason Downs featuring Milk4:24
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:16
Cat's in the CradleJohnny Cash3:17
In the CradleBro’Sis3:01
Cat's in the CradleJim Cushinery5:15
Cat’s in the CradleHarry Chapin3:32
Cat's in the CradleRay Conniff3:49
Cats In The CradleUgly Kid Joe4:35
Cat’s in the CradleHarry Chapin7:10
Cats in the CradleJudy Collins3:49
Cat’s in the CradleNeal Morse4:47
Cat’s in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:10
Cat’s in the CradleHarry Chapin3:50
Cat's in the CradleMike Massé feat. Jeff Hall4:16
Cat’s in the CradleHarry Chapin
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe5:13
Cats in the Cradle [demo version]Scream Machine4:06
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:13
Cat’s in the CradleHarry Chapin3:32
Cats in the Cradle · videoUgly Kid Joe4:50
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:03
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:10
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:02
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:01
Cat's In The CradleJohnny Cash3:15
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe
Cat’s in the CradleHarry Chapin3:48
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe3:59
Cat’s in the CradleJudy Collins3:49
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe
Cat's in the CradleRay Conniff
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:01
The Cat’s in the CradleBill Keale4:07
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:03
Cat’s in the Cradle (acoustic)The Moon Loungers4:04
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:01
Cat’s in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:03
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:04
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:04
Cats in the CradleJohnny Cash3:19
Cat’s in the CradleJohnny Cash3:17
Cats in the CradleHarry Chapin3:48
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:01
Cat’s in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:01
Cat’s in the Cradle · videoUgly Kid Joe
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:01
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:03
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:04
Cat’s in the CradleHarry Chapin3:48
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe4:00

On these albums

Cat's in the Cradle / Vacancy
Cat's in the Cradle / VacancyHarry Chapin · 1974
Verities & Balderdash
Verities & BalderdashHarry Chapin · 1974
Music Express
Music ExpressVarious Artists · 1975
Laughter in the Rain
Laughter in the RainRay Conniff · 1975
Greatest Stories Live
Greatest Stories LiveHarry Chapin · 1976
1977-09-03: Big John's Birthday: New Victoria Theater, London, UK
1977-09-03: Big John's Birthday: New Victoria Theater, London, UKHarry Chapin · 1977
Anthology
AnthologyHarry Chapin · 1985
Blowin' in the Wind
Blowin' in the WindVarious Artists · 1988
The Gold Medal Collection
The Gold Medal CollectionHarry Chapin · 1988
Boom Chicka Boom
Boom Chicka BoomJohnny Cash · 1989
Sanity and Grace
Sanity and GraceJudy Collins · 1989
Singers & Songwriters: 40 Hits
Singers & Songwriters: 40 HitsVarious Artists · 1990
The American Dream: Country & Western Greats
The American Dream: Country & Western GreatsVarious Artists · 1990
Harry Chapin Tribute
Harry Chapin TributeVarious Artists · 1991
Only the Best ’70, Volume 1
Only the Best ’70, Volume 1Various Artists · 1992
Cats in the Cradle
Cats in the CradleUgly Kid Joe · 1992
Live
LiveUgly Kid Joe · 1992
Goddamn Devil
Goddamn DevilUgly Kid Joe · 1992
Neighbor
NeighborUgly Kid Joe · 1992
America’s Least Wanted
America’s Least WantedUgly Kid Joe · 1992
The Best of 100% Hits 93
The Best of 100% Hits 93Various Artists · 1993
Hot Hits
Hot HitsVarious Artists · 1993
Zart Rock, Volume 4
Zart Rock, Volume 4Various Artists · 1993
Now That’s What I Call Music! 18
Now That’s What I Call Music! 18Various Artists · 1993
Tune Up – 54
Tune Up – 54Various Artists · 1993
The Return of the Gladiators
The Return of the GladiatorsVarious Artists · 1993
MTV: Greatest Hits
MTV: Greatest HitsVarious Artists · 1993
Sahnestücke ’93: Soft‐Rock Hits
Sahnestücke ’93: Soft‐Rock HitsVarious Artists · 1993
Slipped Disc
Slipped DiscVarious Artists · 1993
Mr Music Plus 12-1993
Mr Music Plus 12-1993Various Artists · 1993
Now That’s What I Call Music! 24
Now That’s What I Call Music! 24Various Artists · 1993
Loaded
LoadedVarious Artists · 1993
18 Top Hits aus den Charts • 5/93
18 Top Hits aus den Charts • 5/93Various Artists · 1993
’70s Preservation Society Presents: Easy ’70s
’70s Preservation Society Presents: Easy ’70sVarious Artists · 1993
Formel Eins: 32 Smash Hits!
Formel Eins: 32 Smash Hits!Various Artists · 1993
Cabrio Classics II
Cabrio Classics IIVarious Artists · 1993
Guitars in the Cradle
Guitars in the CradleUgly Kid Joe · 1993
29 Palms / Cats in the Cradle
29 Palms / Cats in the CradleRobert Plant / Ugly Kid Joe · 1993
Live USA '93
Live USA '93Ugly Kid Joe · 1993
Top Hits U.S.A. T152
Top Hits U.S.A. T152Various Artists · 1993
18 Top-Hits International 5/93
18 Top-Hits International 5/93Various Artists · 1993
Hit Parade 1993
Hit Parade 1993Various Artists · 1993
The Greatest Hits of 1993
The Greatest Hits of 1993Various Artists · 1993
Now That’s What I Call Music! 1993
Now That’s What I Call Music! 1993Various Artists · 1993
De Afrekening, Vol. 5
De Afrekening, Vol. 5Various Artists · 1993
What’s Up? The Greatest Rock Hits of the 90’s
What’s Up? The Greatest Rock Hits of the 90’sVarious Artists · 1993
Even More Power Ballads
Even More Power BalladsVarious Artists · 1994
America's Least Hero
America's Least HeroUgly Kid Joe · 1994
New Metal Ballads: The Alternative Take
New Metal Ballads: The Alternative TakeVarious Artists · 1994
Rock Master
Rock MasterVarious Artists · 1994
Changin' Times
Changin' TimesVarious Artists · 1994
Rock Ballads 3
Rock Ballads 3Various Artists · 1994
100% Hits, Volume 8
100% Hits, Volume 8Various Artists · 1994
Kerrang! The Album
Kerrang! The AlbumVarious Artists · 1994
100% Hits: Best of 1993
100% Hits: Best of 1993Various Artists · 1994
Rock Anthems
Rock AnthemsVarious Artists · 1994
Bravo Hits: Best of 93
Bravo Hits: Best of 93Various Artists · 1995
Ugly Hits from Americas Least Wanted
Ugly Hits from Americas Least WantedUgly Kid Joe · 1995
Double Up
Double UpUgly Kid Joe · 1995
Ring of Fire
Ring of FireJohnny Cash · 1995

Source: MusicBrainz work 8a2b98bc-3e1d-3c0b-8e0e-6d6e78fd39e1 (CC0).