Driven by love and ego, Tom subdues the guard dog to create a stage for his performance.

Details on the of the song "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby"?

Tom & Jerry in “Solid Serenade” (1946) | - Cartoon Research

Originally a background obstacle, Spike becomes the tool for Jerry’s revenge once the mouse unties him. Conclusion: A Legacy of Slapstick

A of other musically-themed Tom and Jerry episodes?