It was first done in 1961 by Dr. Ross and the Orbits, as "Cat Squirrel". (A cat squirrel is a southeastern US name for a gray squirrel.) Yes, it has actual words.
Later Cream and Jethro Tull did instrumental takes and altered the title slightly. The main riff was used by Crosby, Stills etc. for "Carry On".
It was first done in 1961 by Dr. Ross and the Orbits, as "Cat Squirrel". (A cat squirrel is a southeastern US name for a gray squirrel.) Yes, it has actual words.
Later Cream and Jethro Tull did instrumental takes and altered the title slightly. The main riff was used by Crosby, Stills etc. for "Carry On".