Karen Poole | |
Background: | solo_singer |
Birth Name: | Karen Ann Poole |
Birth Place: | Chadwell Heath, London, England |
Genre: | Pop |
Occupation: | Singer, songwriter |
Years Active: | 1996–present |
Label: | Universal Music, Mercury Records |
Past Member Of: | Alisha's Attic |
Karen Poole is an English songwriter and singer based in London.[1] [2] She is particularly known for her work with Kylie Minogue, Will Young and Sugababes. Her 2004 composition "Lola's Theme", recorded by The Shapeshifters, was her first song to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Born in Chadwell Heath, London, she is the daughter of 1960s vocalist Brian Poole, the lead singer of the Tremeloes.[3] [4] Poole is the founding member (with her sister Shelly Poole) of Alisha's Attic, an English pop duo of the 1990s and early 2000s.[5] The band had substantial success in the United Kingdom and Europe, and produced three albums including the platinum selling Alisha Rules the World.[6] [7]
Ivor Novello and twice Brit Awards nominated Poole has achieved more than 30 Top 20 UK hit singles as a songwriter, having written hits for prominent artists including Kylie Minogue, Becky Hill, David Guetta, Lily Allen, Sugababes, NCT, Giorgio Moroder, Red Velvet, Exo, WayV, Twice, Joel Corry, Tiësto, Alesso, Zara Larsson, Galantis, The Shapeshifters and many others.[8] [3] [9] [10]
In 2021, Poole was awarded Best Music Creative at the Music Week Women in Music awards. She co-wrote for the musical Bridget Jones' Diary in 2015, in collaboration with Lily Allen and Greg Kurstin.[11]
Song title | Artists | Year | |
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"Remember" | Becky Hill, David Guetta | 2021 | |
"Make A Wish" (Birthday Song) | NCT U | 2020 | |
"Words" | 2022 | ||
"Lola's Theme" | The Shapeshifters | 2004 | |
"Rich Boy" | 2017 | ||
"Nothing Really Matters" | 2020 | ||
"Wow Thing" | Seulgi, SinB, Chungha, and Soyeon | 2018 | |
"People Say" | Don Diablo, Paije | 2018 | |
"Touch" | Shift K3Y | 2014 | |
"Resonance" | 2020 | ||
"Make A Wish (Birthday Song) - English Version" | NCT | 2020 | |
"HISTORY" | 2022 | ||
"Mistakes I've Made - Radio Edit" | Eelke Kleijn | 2014 | |
"Timebomb" | 2012 | ||
"Get Stupid" | 2015 | ||
"Wow" | Kylie Minogue | 2007 | |
"Baby Blue Love" | TWICE | 2021 | |
"Changing" | Becky Hill | 2019 | |
"Trouble" | 2019 | ||
"Chocolate" | 2003 | ||
"Tomorrow Can Wait" | 2007 | ||
"Right Here, Right Now" | Giorgio Moroder, Kylie Minogue | 2015 | |
"F.I.L.A" (Fall In Love Again) | TWICE | 2021 | |
"Red Blooded Woman" | 2003 | ||
"Raise The Roof" | 2020 | ||
"To My First" | NCT | 2022 | |
"Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)" | Groove Armada, Mutya Buena | 2007 | |
"All My Love" | Becky Hill, Tai, Watermät | 2015 | |
"Let Me Be Me" | Jessica Mauboy | 2008 | |
"Christmas Isn't Christmas 'Til You Get Here" | 2015 | ||
"As Long as I Got You" | 2014 | ||
"Last Dance - Avicii Instrumental Radio Edit" | Avicii | 2012 | |
"Promise" | 2021 | ||
"Nothing but a Heartbeat" | 2015 | ||
"New York City" | 2019 | ||
"Love for Days" | 2017 | ||
"Who Knows" | Netsky, Paije | 2016 | |
"Hurt" | 2015 | ||
"Beware of the Dog" | Jamelia | 2006 | |
"Take My Place" | 2014 | ||
"Baram X 3" | Taeyeon | 2018 | |
"Life for Me" | 2014 | ||
"Misfit" | 2002 | ||
"White December" | 2015 | ||
"Cheryl Tweedy" | 2006 | ||
"Unpredictable" | 2017 | ||
"Caught In A Moment" | 2003 | ||
"Mr C" | Nina Nesbitt | 2013 | |
"Bittersweet" | Felon, Hayley May | 2017 | |
"Put the Needle on It" - Radio Version | 2003 | ||
"Good For Me" | Giorgio Moroder, Karen Harding | 2016 | |
"Your Love" | Moko | 2013 | |
"Amaze Me" | Union J | 2013 | |
"Get Ready" | 2020 | ||
"Fine" | 2014 | ||
"Just Smile" | Olly Murs | 2011 | |
"Si mes larmes tombent" | 2011 | ||
"Switch It On" | Will Young | 2003 | |
"Nu-di-ty" | 2007 | ||
"No More Rain" | 2007 | ||
"Find A Way" | Dave Winnel, Feenixpawl | 2018 | |
"Let It Go" | 2008 | ||
"Splash" (feat. Coco) | Eliot Sumner, Sub Focus | 2010 | |
"Sweet Music" | 2003 | ||
"Love Hate" | f(x) | 2012 | |
"Under The Thumb" | 2002 | ||
"Cried out Christmas" | Kylie Minogue | 2015 | |
"MY FACE" | 2020 | ||
"Till The Morning - Club Mix" | Felon, Hayley May | 2018 | |
"Human" | Changmin | 2021 | |
"Ladder In My Tights" | Amy Studt | 2002 | |
"Superstar" | The Overtones | 2013 | |
"Stronger" | 2003 | ||
"I want you back" | 2018 | ||
"Conversation's Over" | 2003 | ||
"Mended By You" | 2007 | ||
"All About You" | 2013 | ||
"Get Outta My Way" | Verivery | 2020 | |
"Tipsy" | 2018 | ||
"Fools" | 2003 | ||
"The Top" | 2012 | ||
"Sunday Rain" | 2008 | ||
"I Don't Like Your Band" | 2009 | ||
"Sound Of Goodbye" | 2008 | ||
"Creep" | 2003 | ||
"Stardust In My Eyes" | Namie Amuro | 2013 | |
"Won't Look Down" | 2008 | ||
"Get Your Clothes Off - Radio Version" | Daytona, Nina Sky | 2007 | |
"Home" | 2003 | ||
"For the Record" | 2003 | ||
"Love" | 2008 | ||
"If Love Equals Nothing" | 2008 | ||
"Ain't Such A Bad Place To Be" | 2003 | ||
"Disconnected" | 2008 | ||
"Beautiful Heartache" | 2006 | ||
"Know My Name" | 2006 | ||
"Taxi" | 2003 | ||
"Cruise Control" | 2003 | ||
"Simple Philosophy" | 2008 | ||
"Are You Happy" | 2008 | ||
"Do It Again" | 2008 | ||
"Carried Away" | 2008 | ||
"Put Your Hands On" | 2004 | ||
"Think It Over" | 2003 | ||
"King or Queen" | 2007 | ||
"Almost a Lover" | 2004 | ||
"Buster" | 2003 | ||
"Secret Garden" | 2005 | ||
"City Games" | 2004 | ||
"Fool" | 2007 | ||
"East End Blues" | Leon Jean-Marie | 2008 | |
"Till The Morning - TR440" | Felon, Hayley May | 2018 | |
"Jumpin' Off The Block" | Leon Jean-Marie | 2008 | |
"Heart Beat Rock" | Kylie Minogue | 2007 | |
"Sparks" | Kylie Minogue | 2014 | |
"Only Love" | Jacob Plant | 2018 | |
"3 Spoons of Suga" | Sugababes | 2007 | |
"Follow Me Home" | Sugababes | 2006 | |
"Spiral" | William Orbit feat. Sugababes and Kenna | 2006 | |
"Keep On" | Will Young | 2005 | |
"Think It Over" | Will Young | 2005 | |
"Love" | Will Young | 2008 | |
"Show Me" | Aston Merrygold | 2015 | |
"Oh No (Sentimental Things) " | So Solid Crew | 2001 | |
"Stronger" | Boyzone | 2010 | |
"It's Your Duty" | Lene Nystrøm | 2003 | |
"Play with Me" | Lene Nystrøm | 2003 | |
"Bad Coffee Day" | Lene Nystrøm | 2003 | |
"Virgin Superstar" | Lene Nystrøm | 2003 | |
"Optical Illusions" | William Orbit | 2009 | |
"Chocolate Love" | Girls' Generation | 2009 | |
"Jumpin' Off the Block" | Leon Jean-Marie | 2009 | |
"Ennemis In L.O.V.E." | Christophe Willem | 2011 | |
""Undiscovered" | Emilie Esther | 2015 | |
"Dumb" | Bvndit | 2019 | |
"Superhuman" | Natalie Bassingthwaighte | 2009 | |
"You're Worth It" | Peter Grant | 2007 | |
"Even Though You've Gone" | Angelis | 2006 | |
"Whoop" | Holly Valance | 2002 | |
"Zoom" | Red Velvet | 2022 | |
"In This Body" | KT Tunstall | 2018 | |
"I Wrote a Song" | Mae Muller | 2023 | |
"Just Imagine" | Kylie Minogue | 2023 |