Karen Ann Poole (born 8 January 1971)[1][2][3][4][5] is an English singer and songwriter. Poole has had over 35 Top 20 UK hits as a songwriter.[citation needed]
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Birth name | Karen Ann Poole |
Born | Chadwell Heath, London, England |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Years active | 1996–present |
Karen was born in Chadwell Heath, London, England,[4] and is the daughter of 1960s vocalist Brian Poole, lead singer of the Tremeloes.[6] She gained initial fame with her sister Shelly Poole, as the duo Alisha's Attic.[7] The band had substantial success in the United Kingdom and Europe, and produced three albums including the platinum selling Alisha Rules the World.[8] Alisha's Attic played at the inaugural Lilith Fair Festival in July 1997.[9]
She co-wrote for the musical Bridget Jones' Diary in 2015, in collaboration with Lily Allen and Greg Kurstin.[10]
Poole has written or co-written the following songs for the following artists: