The Cat Crept In – Mud

This track by Mud spent four weeks in the UK top 10 in 1974.

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This week in 1974, The cat crept in by Mud was at number 3 in the UK singles chart. It had entered the top 40 two weeks previously at number 8 and rose to its peak position of number 2 a week later. After one week at number 3, the song rose again to number 2 for a final week in the top 10. A further three weeks in the lower top 40 followed before the record left the chart.

The cat crept in was released on the RAK record label and was the third of eleven UK top 10 hits for Mud. It was included as a medley with Dyna-mite and Tiger feet on the gold-selling album Mud rock, which peaked at number 8 in the UK album chart later in 1974. The single was certified silver.

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UK singles chart for the week ending 27 April 1974

1. Seasons in the sun – Terry Jacks

2. Waterloo – ABBA

3. The cat crept in – Mud

4. Remember you’re a womble – Wombles

5. Angel face – Glitter Band

6. You are everything – Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye

7. Everyday – Slade

8. Doctor’s orders – Sunny

9. Homely girl – Chi-Lites

10. A walkin’ miracle – Limmie and the Family Cookin’