Those of you with keen ears, and a penchant for the FX comedy/horror TV show (or the 2014 film) What We Do In Shadows, might recognize Norma Tanega’s voice… Yep, a new generation knows her for “You’re Dead” featured in the show’s opening credits. #NormaTanega #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

Norma Tanega, ‘Cat Named Dog’ singer, dies in Claremont The painter and songwriter was also known for “You’re Dead,” the theme song for “What We Do in the Shadows.”

After the relationship with Dusty Springfield ended, Norma Tanega moved back to Claremont, California… She spent decades as a percussionist in various ensembles and was a beloved art teacher in Claremont until her passing in 2019. #NormaTanega #OneHitWondered

During her years in London, Norma Tanega became a collaborator for Dusty Springfield, writing or co-writing many songs (often used as B-sides) including "No Stranger Am I,” "The Colour of Your Eyes" and English lyrics for "Morning (Bom Dia)". #NormaTanega #DustySpringfield #OneHitWondered

In 1966, Norma Tanega released her only US #Top40 hit, "Walkin' My Cat Named Dog." Legend says that the song was literally inspired by her apartment's no dogs policy… she got a cat instead, named it ‘Dog,’ and took it for walks on a leash. #NormaTanega #OneHitWondered

Norma Tanega signed with legendary producer Bob Crewe’s New Voice label in 1966. Bob Crewe? Yepper… we’ve all heard that name before, right? Sure, the whole Four Seasons stuff, but there’s a lot more! #NormaTanega #BobCrewe #OneHitWondered

The week ending March 19, 1966, American folk-pop singer/songwriter Norma Tanega earned US #OneHitWonder honors when her quirky folk-pop novelty “Walkin' My Cat Named Dog” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #38. The single spent 6 weeks on the chart, peaking at #22. #NormaTanega #OneHitWondered

If I Only Had a Name Like Norma Tanega, by Norma Tanega from the album I’m the Sky: Studio and Demo Recordings, 1964–1971

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #6MusicArtistInResidence

Norma Tanega:
🎵 I'm The Sky

#6music #NormaTanega

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Antarctic Rose Norma Tanega · I Don't Think It Will Hurt If You Smile · Song · 1971

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #CerysMatthews

Norma Tanega:
🎵 Antarctic Rose

#6music #NormaTanega

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▶️ Song on #Spotify:

NORMA TANEGA - You're Dead (Buddy Peace remix), by Buddy Peace from the album CASSINGLE REMIX SERIES

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Early

Norma Tanega:
🎵 You’re Dead

#NormaTanega

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“Walkin’ My Cat Named Dog” by Norma Tanega. Happy birthday to Norma Tanega, who today would’ve turned 87 years old. Rest In Peace 🎤🎂🎉🌹 #happybirthday #normatanega #legend #restinpeace #walkinmycatnameddog #folkrock #folk #folkmusic

NORMA TANEGA - You're Dead (Buddy Peace remix), by Buddy Peace from the album CASSINGLE REMIX SERIES

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Early

Norma Tanega:
🎵 You’re Dead

#NormaTanega

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▶️ Song/Cover on #Bandcamp:

Walkin' My Cat Named Dog (Norma Tanega Cover), by The Daisy Chain from the album The Daisy Chain

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Roadhouse

Norma Tanega:
🎵 Walkin’ My Cat Named Dog

#NormaTanega

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If I Only Had a Name Like Norma Tanega, by Norma Tanega from the album I’m the Sky: Studio and Demo Recordings, 1964–1971

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #6MusicArtistInResidence

Norma Tanega:
🎵 I'm The Sky

#6music #NormaTanega

▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify

▶️ Song/Cover on #Bandcamp:

NORMA TANEGA - You're Dead (Buddy Peace remix), by Buddy Peace from the album CASSINGLE REMIX SERIES

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Early

Norma Tanega:
🎵 You’re Dead

#NormaTanega

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▶️ Song/Cover on #Bandcamp:

Hey Girl Norma Tanega · Walkin' My Cat Named Dog · Song · 1966

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Roadhouse

Norma Tanega:
🎵 Hey Girl

#NormaTanega

▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify

▶️ Song on #Spotify:

NORMA TANEGA - You're Dead (Buddy Peace remix), by Buddy Peace from the album CASSINGLE REMIX SERIES

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Early

Norma Tanega:
🎵 You’re Dead

#NormaTanega

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▶️ Song/Cover on #Bandcamp:

I‘m dead, too! Having a job is cool … but every day???

#musicsky #folkpop #normatanega #33rpm #nowspinning

Now is the Time Norma Tanega · I Don't Think It Will Hurt If You Smile · Song · 1971

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Roadhouse

Norma Tanega:
🎵 Now Is The Time

#NormaTanega

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▶️ Song on #Spotify:

NORMA TANEGA - You're Dead (Buddy Peace remix), by Buddy Peace from the album CASSINGLE REMIX SERIES

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #AstralPlane

Norma Tanega:
🎵 You’re Dead

#NormaTanega

▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify

▶️ Song on #Bandcamp:

I'm Dreamin' a Dream Norma Tanega · Walkin' My Cat Named Dog · Song · 1966

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #DreamTime

Norma Tanega:
🎵 I'm Dreamin' a Dream

#6music #NormaTanega

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▶️ Song on #Spotify:

Illusion Norma Tanega · I Don't Think It Will Hurt If You Smile · Song · 1971

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #VarietyMix

Norma Tanega:
🎵 Illusion

#NormaTanega

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▶️ Song on #Spotify:

I'm the Sky Norma Tanega · Walkin' My Cat Named Dog · Song · 1966

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #LoudAndProud

Herb Bernstein & Norma Tanega:
🎵 I'm the Sky

#6music #HerbBernstein #NormaTanega

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▶️ Song on #Spotify:

I'm the Sky Norma Tanega · Walkin' My Cat Named Dog · Song · 1966

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #NickGrimshaw

Herb Bernstein & Norma Tanega:
🎵 I'm the Sky

#6music #HerbBernstein #NormaTanega

▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify

▶️ Song on #Spotify:

NORMA TANEGA - You're Dead (Buddy Peace remix), by Buddy Peace from the album CASSINGLE REMIX SERIES

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Early

Norma Tanega:
🎵 You're Dead

#NormaTanega

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▶️ Song on #Bandcamp:

Light blue album cover features a color photograph of Norma hugging an acoustic guitar and looking off to the side.

Norma Tanega - "I Don't Think It Will Hurt If You Smile" (1971)

#NowPlaying #NormaTanega #vinyl #VinylRecords

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#OneHitHistory American folk-pop singer/songwriter & US #OneHitWonder honoree Norma Tanega’s “Walkin' My Cat Named Dog” peaked at #22 on the US Billboard Top 40 the week ending April 9, 1966. #NormaTanega #OneHitWondered #MusicSky www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPZV...

🎧 #nowplaying #NormaTanega #Jubilation #musicsky #mood #nightowl

Walkin' My Cat Named Dog (Norma Tanega Cover), by The Daisy Chain from the album The Daisy Chain

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Roadhouse

Norma Tanega:
🎵 Walkin’ My Cat Named Dog

#NormaTanega

▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify

▶️ Song on #Bandcamp:

Bread Norma Tanega · In the Shadows · Song · 2019

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Roadhouse

Norma Tanega:
🎵 Bread

#NormaTanega

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