Sophie Barker
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Sophie Barker
Sophie Barker is a singer best known for her work with the British downtempo group Zero 7. She is the co-writer of the band's biggest hit, "Destiny", and sings the song alongside fellow vocalist Sia Furler. Barker also co-wrote and sang Zero 7 songs such as "In the Waiting Line" and "Spinning" on the Zero 7 album Simple Things, which has sold more than one million copies worldwide. Barker also contributed to the follow-up Zero 7 album, When It Falls, co-writing the songs "Passing By" and "In Time."
Barker released a solo album, Earthbound, in 2006, along with Lullaby, an album of soothing night-time songs for children.
[edit] Discography
- Lullaby (2005)
- Earthbound (2005)
[edit] Trivia
- Sophie left University College London after two years to become a full-time singer, signing with Sony Records.
- Barker has also worked with the The Egg, and electronica artists Grooverider and Groove Armada.
- Barker featured in a 2006 British Airways UK television campaign singing a version of John Denver's "Leaving on a Jet Plane".
