Canadian icon Fred Penner talks the dark origins of 'The Cat Came Back' - CTV News Winnipeg

More than four decades ago Canadian kids were introduced to Fred Penner and his hit song 'The Cat Came Back' – but the original lyrics to the century-old folk tune had a pretty grim and violent message before the Canadian icon got hold of it.

More than four decades ago Canadian kids were introduced to Fred Penner and his hit song 'The Cat Came Back' but the original lyrics to the century-old folk tune had a pretty grim and violent message… [+1240 chars]

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