When the Cat's Away | |
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| Origin | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 1985–1991, 2001–2002, 2023-2024 |
| Labels | CBS, Peach |
| Past members | Annie Crummer Margaret Urlich Debbie Harwood Kim Willoughby Dianne Swann |
When the Cat's Away is a New Zealand female vocal group and covers band formed in 1985. They are best known for their cover of the Blue Mink assimilationist song "Melting Pot", which became a New Zealand number one hit for them in 1988.[1] In 2021, the band members were inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.[2]