It was doing 10,000, 20,000, 30,000 hits a day. I was counting on not getting that many in my whole life." Keyboard Cat started getting attention from brands, celebrities, and news outlets.

The first Keyboard Cat video - shot on VHS in 1984 then later digitized - features the musical talents of Schmidt's other cat, Fatso, who passed away more than 20 years ago.

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Frankie is a long-haired tuxedo cat. Tony is a fluffy black cat. When you first meet them, they appear like nothing more than two ordinary (if very cute) house cats.

This is the heartwarming moment a Russian musician plays a duet with his piano-playing cat Barney. The video, which has been shared widely on TikTok features Marsel Gilmanov and his ginger cat.