The New York Times remembered musician, artist, and teacher Norma Tanega ’60, who passed away earlier this month from colon cancer. Her best-known song, “Walkin’ My Cat Named Dog,” was released in 1966 and reached No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while her song “You’re Dead” was used as the theme song for the 2015 vampire comedy film What We Do in the Shadows. She also co-wrote several songs for British pop star Dusty Springfield. After the release of her second album, Tanega taught in Claremont’s public schools while pursuing a career as a visual artist.