The Cat's Meow
- Place of Publication: Detroit, MI
- Language: English
- Date of Publication: 1938
- Periodicity: Single issue
- Editor: Gerry Schurman
- Publishers: Cats Meow Publishing Co., Inc.
- Type: Full Text
- Continued by: Swing
A single issue of The Cat’s Meow: The Guide to Swing was published in Detroit before the editor changed its title to Swing: The Guide to Modern Music. In the editor’s prospectus, printed in the shape of an eighth note, The Cat’s Meow was devoted to “jitterbugs and swing fans,” enthusiasts of swing music and dancing. Information on bands and band leaders, such as Tommy Dorsey, Sammy Kaye, Louis Prima, Bob Crosby, Count Basie, and many others can be found, along with information on various dance venues and record reviews. Copious photography appears throughout.