Sophie Alexandra Jessica Barker was born on 5 November 1971 and is a British singer and songwriter from London, best known for her work with the British downtempo group Zero 7.
10 Facts About Sophie Barker
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Sophie Barker appeared on the final two tracks of English house band Groove Armada's 1999 sophomore album Vertigo.
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Sophie Barker contributed to three songs on the Zero 7 album Simple Things, including their biggest hit, "Destiny", which she sings alongside fellow vocalist Sia.
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Sophie Barker co-wrote and sang on "In the Waiting Line" - which appeared on the popular Garden State soundtrack - and "Spinning".
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Sophie Barker contributed to the follow-up 2004 Zero 7 album When It Falls, co-writing the songs "Passing By" and "In Time".
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Sophie Barker collaborated with musician KK in 2004 to release Lullaby, an album of night-time songs for children.
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Sophie Barker followed this with a solo album entitled Earthbound, released in 2005.
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Sophie Barker has worked with The Egg, electronica artists Grooverider, Groove Armada and the acid-jazz duo Muki.
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Sophie Barker was featured in a 2006 British Airways UK television campaign, singing a cover version of John Denver's "Leaving on a Jet Plane".
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Sophie Barker featured as a guest singer on Quiet Letters by Bliss, and then collaborated and provided vocals for their album entitled No One Built This Moment.