AUDIO
Interview with Margaret Urlich
- Date
- 20 Jul 1994
- By
- Urlich, Margaret Mary, 1965-2022
- Reference
- OHInt-0485-32
- Description
Margaret Mary Urlich was born in Auckland, in 1964. Discusses her family at length and illustrates her strict catholic upbringing. Mentions Maori and Yugoslavian ancestry and grandfather who was a gumdigger in Ahipara and Kaitaia. Outlines childhood in Blockhouse Bay, education at private catholic schools, education streaming systems, University Entrance and early exposure and enjoyment of music. Remembers family's participation in local talent quests. Outlines varied work after high school and joining brother Patrick Urlich's band the Corners in 1983 as vocalist.
Discusses singing back up vocals, live performances, image and clothing and New Zealand musical groups including the Finn Brothers, The Mockers and Dance Exponents. Talks about award for Best Female Vocalist 1984 and singers Jackie Fitzgerald, Patsy Riggir, Pat Benatar, Bonnie Tyler, Aretha Franklin, Chakka Khan and Joni Mitchell. Outlines singing with band Peking Man before meeting Debbie Harwood, Annie Crummer, Kim Whilloughby and Diane Sawn of Everything That Flies and forming new group When the Cat's Away in 1986. Recounts origins of name and recording success.
Describes solo career and the launch of her first album, 'Safety in Numbers' in 1989. Talks about song writing, marriage to Nick Mainsbridge and later separation, touring, backing bands, subsequent albums and success in New Zealand and Australia. Discusses return to New Zealand for Jesus Christ Superstar with Frankie Stevens and George Henare.
Refers to Billy Connelly, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Davie Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Jordan Luck, Crowded House, Bjorn Bjorg, Inxs, Mannfred Man, Dinah Lee and the Hunters and Collectors.
Access Contact - see oral history librarian
Interviewer(s) - Roger Watkins
Venue - Wellington
Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005098-005100; OHLC-001224-001226
Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s).
Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2094.
- Additional description
Alternative form available: Listening copies OHLC-001224 - OHLC-001226
- Use/Reproduction
- Public use requires permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library and the interviewee Copyright: Copyright held by the Alexander Turnbull Library
- Access restrictions
- Restricted - Content cannot be accessed without permission - Requires written permission of both the donor and interviewee
- Part of
- Pop Music Oral History Project
- Format
- 3 C60 cassette(s), 1 printed abstract(s), Oral histories
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Interview with Margaret Urlich, printed abstract
From: Pop Music Oral History Project
Reference: OHA-2094
Description: Interviewer(s) - Roger Watkins Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstract(s) to come.
Interview with Margaret Urlich, tape one
Date: 20 July 1994 - 20 Jul 1994
From: Pop Music Oral History Project
Reference: OHC-005098
Description: Interviewer(s) - Roger Watkins Arrangement: Tape sequence - tape 1 of 3 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).
Interview with Margaret Urlich, tape two
Date: 20 July 1994 - 20 Jul 1994
From: Pop Music Oral History Project
Reference: OHC-005099
Description: Interviewer(s) - Roger Watkins Arrangement: Tape sequence - tape 2 of 3 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).
Interview with Margaret Urlich, tape three
Date: 20 July 1994 - 20 Jul 1994
From: Pop Music Oral History Project
Reference: OHC-005100
Description: Interviewer(s) - Roger Watkins Arrangement: Tape sequence - tape 3 of 3 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).