Karen Poole
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Karen Ann Poole |
| Born | Chadwell Heath, London, England |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Universal Music, Mercury Records |
| Formerly of | Alisha's Attic |
| Website | karenpoole |
Karen Poole is an English songwriter and singer based in London.[1][2] She is best known for her extensive songwriting collaborations with musicians such as Kylie Minogue, Becky Hill, David Guetta, Lily Allen, Sugababes, Zara Larsson, Tiesto, Alesso, Sonny Fodera, Chase & Status, Rita Ora, Fatboy Slim, Sub Focus, Katy B, and many more.
Career
[edit]Karen Poole was born in Chadwell Heath, London, and is the daughter of Brian Poole, lead vocalist of the 1960s band The Tremeloes.[3] Karen, along with her sister Shelly Poole, was a founding member of the pop duo Alisha's Attic.[4] The group gained significant success in the 1990s and early 2000s, particularly in the United Kingdom and Europe. The duo produced three albums, including the platinum-selling Alisha Rules the World.[5]
Poole has since enjoyed a successful career as a songwriter. Her contributions span a variety of genres and, as well as the numerous hits in the UK and Europe, also include work with international acts including NCT, Wayv, Red Velvet, EXO, and Twice.[6] Additionally, she co-wrote music for the musical adaptation of Bridget Jones' Diary in 2015, collaborating with Lily Allen and Greg Kurstin.[7]
Achievements
[edit]Ivor Novello and twice Brit Awards nominated Poole has achieved more than 35 Top 20 UK hit singles as a songwriter.[8]
In 2021, Karen Poole was honoured with the Best Music Creative Award at the Music Week Women in Music Awards.[9]
Discography (selected)
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| Year | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Becky Hill / Chase and Status | "Disconnect" |
| Becky Hill, MK | "Swim" | |
| Becky Hill | "Back Around" | |
| "Side Effects" | ||
| "Man of My Dreams" | ||
| Nathan Dawe | "We Ain't Here for Long" | |
| NCT Wish | "Steady" | |
| Aespa | "Liquorice" | |
| Sub Focus x Katy B | "Push The Tempo" | |
| Alle Färben x Lewis Thompson | "Love Hurt Repeat" | |
| 2023 | Caity Baser | "Why Can't I Have Two" |
| Rita Ora feat. Fatboy Slim | "Praising You" | |
| WayV | "Phantom" | |
| Becky Hill, Sonny Fodera | "Never Be Alone" | |
| 2022 | Alesso, Zara Larsson | "Words" |
| Becky Hill, David Guetta | "Remember" | |
| Becky Hill, Joel Corry | "HISTORY" | |
| Mae Muller | "I Wrote a Song" | |
| Red Velvet | "Zoom" | |
| 2021 | Becky Hill, David Guetta | "Remember" |
| Becky Hill, Joel Corry | "HISTORY" | |
| Red Velvet | "Zoom" | |
| 2020 | NCT | "Raise The Roof" |
| "Resonance" | ||
| Verivery | "Make A Wish (Birthday Song) - English Version" | |
| "Make A Wish (Birthday Song)" | ||
| "MY FACE" | ||
| 2019 | Becky Hill | "Changing" |
| Bvndit | "Dumb" | |
| Kylie Minogue | "New York City" | |
| Exo | "Trouble" | |
| Verivery | "Get Outta My Way" | |
| Ha Sung-woon | "Get Ready" | |
| 2018 | BoA | "I want you back" |
| Dave Winnel, Feenixpawl | "Find A Way" | |
| Don Diablo, Paije | "People Say" | |
| Jacob Plant | "Only Love" | |
| KT Tunstall | "In This Body" | |
| Kim Dong-han | "Tipsy" | |
| NCT | "Regular" | |
| Seulgi, SinB, Chungha, Soyeon | "Wow Thing" | |
| 2017 | Becky Hill | "Unpredictable" |
| Boris Dlugosch, Karen Harding, Purple Disco Machine | "Love for Days" | |
| Felon, Hayley May | "Bittersweet" | |
| 2016 | Netsky, Paije | "Who Knows" |
| 2015 | Aston Merrygold | "Get Stupid" |
| Becky Hill, Tai, Watermät | "All My Love" | |
| Gabrielle Aplin | "Hurt" | |
| Giorgio Moroder, Karen Harding | "Good For Me" | |
| Kylie Minogue | "Christmas Isn't Christmas 'Til You Get Here" | |
| "Cried out Christmas" | ||
| "White December" | ||
| Say Lou Lou | "Nothing but a Heartbeat" | |
| 2014 | Eelke Kleijn | "Mistakes I've Made" |
| Kylie Minogue | "Fine" | |
| "Sparks" | ||
| Lily Allen | "As Long as I Got You" | |
| "Life for Me" | ||
| "Take My Place" | ||
| Shift K3Y | "Touch" | |
| 2013 | Namie Amuro | "Stardust In My Eyes" |
| Nina Nesbitt | "Mr C" | |
| The Overtones | "All About You" | |
| "Superstar" | ||
| Moko | "Your Love" | |
| Union J | "Amaze Me" | |
| 2012 | Avicii | "Last Dance" |
| BoA | "The Top" | |
| f(x) | "Love Hate" | |
| Kylie Minogue | "Timebomb" | |
| 2011 | Christophe Willem | "Ennemis In L.O.V.E." |
| Christophe Willem, Cliff Masterson | "Si mes larmes tombent" | |
| Olly Murs | "Just Smile" | |
| 2010 | Boyzone | "Stronger" |
| Eliot Sumner, Sub Focus | "Splash" | |
| 2009 | Annie | "I Don't Like Your Band" |
| Girls' Generation | "Chocolate Love" | |
| Leon Jean-Marie | "Jumpin' Off the Block" | |
| Natalie Bassingthwaighte | "Superhuman" | |
| William Orbit | "Optical Illusions" | |
| 2008 | Jessica Mauboy | "Let Me Be Me" |
| Kylie Minogue | "Carried Away" | |
| "Do It Again" | ||
| Leon Jean-Marie | "East End Blues" | |
| "Jumpin' Off The Block" | ||
| Will Young | "Are You Happy" | |
| "Disconnected" | ||
| "If Love Equals Nothing" | ||
| "Let It Go" | ||
| "Love" | ||
| "Simple Philosophy" | ||
| "Won't Look Down" | ||
| Sugababes | "Sound Of Goodbye" | |
| "Sunday Rain" | ||
| 2007 | Amy Pearson | "Fool" |
| Chris Willis, David Guetta, Tocadisco | "Tomorrow Can Wait" | |
| Daytona, Nina Sky | "Get Your Clothes Off" | |
| Groove Armada, Mutya Buena | "Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)" | |
| Kylie Minogue | "Heart Beat Rock" | |
| "King or Queen" | ||
| "No More Rain" | ||
| "Nu-di-ty" | ||
| "Wow" | ||
| Peter Grant | "You're Worth It" | |
| Sugababes | "3 Spoons of Suga" | |
| "Mended By You" | ||
| 2006 | Angelis | "Even Though You've Gone" |
| Jamelia | "Beware of the Dog" | |
| "Know My Name" | ||
| Lily Allen | "Cheryl Tweedy" | |
| Sugababes | "Follow Me Home" | |
| William Orbit feat. Sugababes and Kenna | "Spiral" | |
| 2005 | Rachel Stevens | "Secret Garden" |
| Will Young | "Keep On" | |
| "Think It Over" | ||
| 2004 | Dannii Minogue | "For the Record" |
| Janet Jackson | "Put Your Hands On" | |
| Kylie Minogue | "Almost a Lover" | |
| "City Games" | ||
| The Shapeshifters | "Lola's Theme" | |
| 2003 | Dannii Minogue | "Creep" |
| Kylie Minogue | "Chocolate" | |
| "Cruise Control" | ||
| "Red Blooded Woman" | ||
| "Sweet Music" | ||
| Lene Nystrøm | "Bad Coffee Day" | |
| "It's Your Duty" | ||
| "Play with Me" | ||
| Rachel Stevens | "Fools" | |
| Sugababes | "Buster" | |
| "Caught In A Moment" | ||
| "Conversation's Over" | ||
| Will Young | "Ain't Such A Bad Place To Be" | |
| "Home" | ||
| "Stronger" | ||
| "Switch It On" | ||
| "Think It Over" | ||
| Jamelia | "Taxi" | |
| 2002 | Amy Studt | "Ladder In My Tights" |
| Amy Studt | "Misfit" | |
| Amy Studt | "Under The Thumb" | |
| Holly Valance | "Whoop" | |
| 2001 | So Solid Crew | "Oh No (Sentimental Things)" |
| Alisha's Attic | "Pretender Got My Heart" | |
| "Push It All Aside" | ||
| 1998 | "The Incidentals" | |
| 1997 | "Air We Breathe" | |
| 1996 | "Alisha Rules The World" | |
| "I Am, I Feel" |
References
[edit]- ^ Leevers, Jo (24 December 2017). "Playing with style: at home with Karen Poole". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ "Women In Music Awards 2021: Music Creative Karen Poole". Music Week. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ "Tremeloes singer Brian Poole turns 70". BBC News. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ "Pop duos: Alisha's Attic". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ "BPI Certified Awards". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ "NCT Official UK Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ "Bridget Jones' Diary musical postponed". What's On Stage. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ "The Aftershow: Karen Poole". Musicweek.com. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Music Week Women in Music Awards 2021". Music Week. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
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