''When the Cat's Away'' is the debut

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from

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female vocal group, When the Cat's Away.

Background and release

When the Cat's Away formed by four female singers at the 1985

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. The group began performing in September 1986 and signed with

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. In May 1987, the group began a 30-date tour across New Zealand. A performance at His Majesty’s Theatre in

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was recorded and the album was released in June 1987.

Track listing

Personnel

* Ross McDermott – bass * Wayne Bell – drums * Gary Verberne – guitar * Steve Larkins – keyboard * Jay Foulkes – percussion * Chris Green – saxophone * Mike Russell – trumpet

Charts

Certifications

References

{{reflist CBS Records albums 1987 live albums Live albums by New Zealand artists