Very sad news. Margaret Urlich has just passed away at the age of 57 after a battle with cancer. Rest in peace Margaret and the heavenly chorus in the sky has just got bigger and better. 🌹🌹🌹
I was lucky to see Margaret Urlich sing live in Melbourne about 1990. One of the best female vocalists I've seen. She'll be greatly missed and remembered.
I first visited New Zealand back in 1988- my brother had lived there for five years in the late 70's- early 80's and I was taken to some boozer (The Gluepot?) by a woman I'd met in Auckland to see this group. They mostly did covers as I remember but were really high energy, got pissed had a great time- end of story.
Forgot just how good these girls were.....sublime. Great nights at the Gluepot. Them, Holiday Makers, Blam etc etc. Awesome times. Not forgettin' THE DUDES at the Windsor. Brilliant kiwi music.
Thought of this today while melting in the Gold Coast working . Reminds me of skipping in slow motion with a kete full of illegal tuatua down Kohimarama beach one summer .
This song was the earliest music video I remember watching, must have been about 8 years old when it came out. I always used to think they needed a great big 'Mountain Top' haha.
The songs in that period so much better than the modern music today it was great to sing along with them and feeling like dancing with them .rip Margaret .
Worked at the 1990 Commonwealth Games Auckland, was invited back to the Piss up at the end of the closing Ceremony, having beers with the athletes etc, No one knew it but all of a sudden "Cats Away" appeared on stage and blew everyone away,
I remember this song as a 4 year old. 1999-2000 in Nelson NZ being picked up by mum in the old E series falcon. Front seat without a carseat of course. Radio was on and this had to be one of the songs that played. I hate my parents for making me but their music taste definitely imprinted on me
OMG i miss being a lil kiddie this reminds me of all my auntys and my mum back in the days. Before cell phones and theyd talk about going to clubs like the Glue Pot
@drag0nfly_girl - glad someone pointed that out. In high school social studies back in ‘96, our SJW teacher played this _endlessly_ (‘diaspora studies’, or whatever). 13-year old me couldn’t quite put his finger on why this ostensibly jolly and upbeat (if, frankly, somewhat humdrum, in my opinion) pop song had these weirdly sinister undercurrents that nobody else seemed to be picking up on. Like, the message was so, _so_ contradictory - if all these ‘colours’ are so great, why mix them? SJW teacher explained to us that ‘coffee coloured people’ could be anything from white (i.e., flat white), to black (i.e., black coffee), and that would be the ‘range’ of people after ‘stirring for a hundred years or more’. But if the ingredients are _already_ diverse (i.e., ‘coffee coloured’ - ‘White man’, ‘blue blood’, ‘Black man’, Red Indian’, ‘Latin kinkies’ and ‘Chinese chinkies’*), how and why would they be _more_ ‘coffee coloured’ after ‘stirring for a hundred years’? More likely they’d be _one_ tone, right? Wish I’d had the intellect as well as the nads to ask these questions of her . . . But I didn’t question it and I simply assumed I was alone in that vague sense of unease that this song engendered in me, and thus my feeling must have been _wrong._ *that line didn’t age well . . . _kinda like the girls in the actual music video!_
My favourite Kiwi video love it.... Its a shame the quality is poor I am sure there was a better quality one a few years back which I cant seem to find
Rudyard Kipling The Stranger The Stranger within my gate, He may be true or kind, But he does not talk my talk-- I cannot feel his mind. I see the face and the eyes and the mouth, But not the soul behind. The men of my own stock, They may do ill or well, But they tell the lies I am wanted to, They are used to the lies I tell; And we do not need interpreters When we go to buy or sell.
they wre all hot, specially annie got talkin to at stanleys niteclub on queen st when i just come out from england, lovely girl found out later she was preety well known over here , lovely girl.
The Stranger within my gates, He may be evil or good, But I cannot tell what powers control-- What reasons sway his mood; Nor when the Gods of his far-off land Shall repossess his blood. The men of my own stock, Bitter bad they may be, But, at least, they hear the things I hear, And see the things I see; And whatever I think of them and their likes They think of the likes of me.
This was my father's belief And this is also mine: Let the corn be all one sheaf-- And the grapes be all one vine, Ere our children's teeth are set on edge By bitter bread and wine.
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Very sad news.
Margaret Urlich has just passed away at the age of 57 after a
battle with cancer.
Rest in peace Margaret and the heavenly chorus in the sky has
just got bigger and better.
🌹🌹🌹
I was lucky to see Margaret Urlich sing live in Melbourne about 1990. One of the best female vocalists I've seen. She'll be greatly missed and remembered.
Rip ✌️
Such beautiful ladies OMG
RIP Margaret Urlich!
Super vocals with supermodel looks 🔥
I first visited New Zealand back in 1988- my brother had lived there for five years in the late 70's- early 80's and I was taken to some boozer (The Gluepot?) by a woman I'd met in Auckland to see this group. They mostly did covers as I remember but were really high energy, got pissed had a great time- end of story.
R.I.P Margaret Urlich ❤️ you brought joy to millions
Margaret, pure class ❤
We need to have a reunion of this group and many other woman from Aotearoa New Zealand. Awesome. Retro 80's - 90's. B.man
It’s happening!!! Reuniting!!! 1st October in Auckland for a tribute to Margaret urlich!
Forgot just how good these girls were.....sublime. Great nights at the Gluepot. Them, Holiday Makers, Blam etc etc. Awesome times. Not forgettin' THE DUDES at the Windsor. Brilliant kiwi music.
Thought of this today while melting in the Gold Coast working . Reminds me of skipping in slow motion with a kete full of illegal tuatua down Kohimarama beach one summer .
😂
This song was the earliest music video I remember watching, must have been about 8 years old when it came out. I always used to think they needed a great big 'Mountain Top' haha.
I still listen to this song and others of their songs in 2024🎉❤
Man so many happy memories.
Wow, what a flashback! Memories of the days backpacking through NZ 30 years ago. ❤
Debbie Harwards mother was our guidance counselor at Taradale Highschool back in the 90's when I attended. Such a lovely lady 🙂
My dad is playing guitar in this!!
My uncle is playing Trumpet!
that's so cool!
That's my uncle
Annie Crummer , Margaret Urlich, Debbie Harwood, Dianne Swan, and Kim Willoughby.
Best version of this song kiwi girls Rip Margaret
All you Beautiful ladies are so Special.
I am so Grateful & Thankful
Loved this song back in the day. I really love the video clip 😊❤
Brings me back to my childhood we had to sing this song in assembly in primary school lol crack up as!!!!!!!!!!
Sublime
2022, and still listening to this, one of my teenage favorites in the 80s.
This song was written by Blue Mink artists.
The songs in that period so much better than the modern music today it was great to sing along with them and feeling like dancing with them .rip Margaret .
Man I haven’t heard this for years…. Takes me back bigtime! What an awesome group of women singing a great song!
Remember seen at manukau cool live
Rest easy Margaret ❤❤
Worked at the 1990 Commonwealth Games Auckland, was invited back to the Piss up at the end of the closing Ceremony, having beers with the athletes etc, No one knew it but all of a sudden "Cats Away" appeared on stage and blew everyone away,
love this song!!!!! never gt sick of hearing this song at a drink up. lols
:)
Maude is the MASTER
Timeless Kiwi song! .. RIP Margaret Urlich 🎵❤️🙏🇳🇿
Rest In Peace Margaret 💜
Really good New Zealand group...great old song!
❤❤ Just love it❤❤
I remember this song as a 4 year old. 1999-2000 in Nelson NZ being picked up by mum in the old E series falcon. Front seat without a carseat of course. Radio was on and this had to be one of the songs that played. I hate my parents for making me but their music taste definitely imprinted on me
NZ greatest girl group…..along with the Yandell sisters!!
Awesome!.. I heard the original on the RADIO today.. 🎶🇳🇿
I remember this being number 1 on ready to roll on channel two!
Rest In Peace Margaret Urlich
Members were - Annie Crummer, Margret Urlich, Diane Swann, Kim Wiloughby, and Debbie Harwood
Original version is done by 'Blue Mink' in the 1970s to my knowledge
Love the groove of this song.
I have always loved Blue minks version of this song, I heared this version for the first time a few seconds ago and I really like this one too.
Gary Verberne on guitar/lead. He went on to tour with Shona Laing in the late 80`s /90`s
OMG i miss being a lil kiddie this reminds me of all my auntys and my mum back in the days.
Before cell phones and theyd talk about going to clubs like the Glue Pot
Ha ha, nice vid. That's my uncle rocking out on the trumpet!! ;-)
Royalty there. Amazing group of musicians.
Love love this song kiwi song ❤
Amazing voices of our kiwi legends 🙏🏽 ril to Margaret Ulrich 😢
I remember when they sang this at the 1988 Rugby League World Cup final at Eden Park. We got our arses fucken kicked by Aussie 25-12 that day.
these girls are just beautiful
Did you get your cataracts fixed at any time in the ten years since you made that comment, bro?
Holy sit, grew up listening to this song. Had no idea it was Kiwi!
+LilaRose89 this is actually a cover of a Blue Mink song, from 1970
+Adrianne Gentleman This is the version I grew up listening to, I assumed it was another non-Kiwi group
I actually think it's better than the original version.
Me too! What a beautiful bunch of women. Awesome video. Looks like it was so much fun to shoot this video.
@@adriannegentleman83 1969
I love the freedom in this song it represents freedom and humanity
diversity aswel
@drag0nfly_girl just be quiet you don't get the meaning of the song
Oh well haters gonna hate
@drag0nfly_girl - glad someone pointed that out. In high school social studies back in ‘96, our SJW teacher played this _endlessly_ (‘diaspora studies’, or whatever). 13-year old me couldn’t quite put his finger on why this ostensibly jolly and upbeat (if, frankly, somewhat humdrum, in my opinion) pop song had these weirdly sinister undercurrents that nobody else seemed to be picking up on. Like, the message was so, _so_ contradictory - if all these ‘colours’ are so great, why mix them? SJW teacher explained to us that ‘coffee coloured people’ could be anything from white (i.e., flat white), to black (i.e., black coffee), and that would be the ‘range’ of people after ‘stirring for a hundred years or more’. But if the ingredients are _already_ diverse (i.e., ‘coffee coloured’ - ‘White man’, ‘blue blood’, ‘Black man’, Red Indian’, ‘Latin kinkies’ and ‘Chinese chinkies’*), how and why would they be _more_ ‘coffee coloured’ after ‘stirring for a hundred years’? More likely they’d be _one_ tone, right? Wish I’d had the intellect as well as the nads to ask these questions of her . . . But I didn’t question it and I simply assumed I was alone in that vague sense of unease that this song engendered in me, and thus my feeling must have been _wrong._
*that line didn’t age well . . . _kinda like the girls in the actual music video!_
Why don't they make feel good music like this anymore!!!
Shit time shit music. all the best!!!!
They wrote this in the 60's
Because Annie CRUMMER and Herbs along with JACINDATURD have become the fun police…trying to make everyone “the same” and erase personalities.
love this song my bestfriend older sister loves this song
I loved this song when it came out. My little preteen girl self thought it was so cool.
Still love it😍
the black haired lady with a red dress on is my friends mum !!!! awesome go debbie harwood
Takes me back to childhood
My first concert Gisborne sound shell, n its still going.
Real kiwi classic!
No :] Kim Willoughby had a son to Tem Morrison and then married Ian Morris (known as Tex Pistol) and they had two beautiful twin daughters!
kiwi old school the best for ever :-)
@sonkarshe the five ladies are (in order of appearance) Annie Crummer, Dianne Swann, Margaret Urlich, Kim Wiloughby and Debbie Harwood.
good old dayz
I wish this track was Spotify it's such good old Kiwi classic..
Me too. I keep searching on Spotify, hoping they've added it.
It's there
I saw them perform back in "87" at Rainbows end, Manukau City,heaps of weed ,nice hot day- Kim Wolloughby-yummy ;o)
I'm a guy my thought this song should be global recognition.
rest in peace Margret Urlich
My favourite Kiwi video love it.... Its a shame the quality is poor I am sure there was a better quality one a few years back which I cant seem to find
Vale Margaret Urlich,Rest in Peace my Queen.
Melt all races into one. Interesting concept.
Solve et coagula
Yes cause that's what we do now...melt all races into one ,in a pot 🤦
Dianne swan and Margaret urlich = YUM YUM
One of my favourites back in the 80's. Is there a remastered album from this group?
Fabulous Kiwi ladies in the 1980s era...
Hard out, those were the days! good old school bench seats, no seat belts, ice creams and trips to the beach blasting this!
Yep! The good old youth age of the 80s
Happy bass man at 1:02 hahahahaha
@skankibounca I AGREE, Margaret Urlich in this = YUMMO!!! and yes you are right, Kim Willoughby had a kid with Jake the Muss.
Diane Swann..Everything that flies..
Much better than culture club :D
Shame you can't buy this on iTunes it says it's under the album Heartland: Various Artists. It said "album only'.
woohoo...xxx
far out man the most beautiful woman ever gosh what voice song,choice😎😎
Lucky Bast@!...
Looking like Lucys!
Pre Aotearoa was pretty cool.
wow now brown cow
Coffee coloured people for the win
Rudyard Kipling
The Stranger
The Stranger within my gate,
He may be true or kind,
But he does not talk my talk--
I cannot feel his mind.
I see the face and the eyes and the mouth,
But not the soul behind.
The men of my own stock,
They may do ill or well,
But they tell the lies I am wanted to,
They are used to the lies I tell;
And we do not need interpreters
When we go to buy or sell.
This is New Zealand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh great!!
they wre all hot, specially annie got talkin to at stanleys niteclub on queen st when i just come out from england, lovely girl found out later she was preety well known over here , lovely girl.
remember like was yesterday
greetings tahuna
@Paulncc1705
True, true... I might create a facebook group... Which member of When Cats Away was hotter in the music vid Melting Pot!
i was in du edin when they came
Dianne Swann 😍
Diane Swann left the group after a while. So eventually there were only 4.
Haha, I must have been 14 when I had a mad school boy crush on Diane Swann
R.I.P Margaret
大好きです。❤️
The World needs a wake up
The Stranger within my gates,
He may be evil or good,
But I cannot tell what powers control--
What reasons sway his mood;
Nor when the Gods of his far-off land
Shall repossess his blood.
The men of my own stock,
Bitter bad they may be,
But, at least, they hear the things I hear,
And see the things I see;
And whatever I think of them and their likes
They think of the likes of me.
This was my father's belief
And this is also mine:
Let the corn be all one sheaf--
And the grapes be all one vine,
Ere our children's teeth are set on edge
By bitter bread and wine.
So initially there were 5 and I was right!