Pauline Henry facts for kids

Pauline Henry is a talented singer from Jamaica and Britain. She was born on January 29, 1961. Pauline became famous as the lead singer of a Scottish band called The Chimes. They were well-known for their 1990 cover of U2's song, "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For". After leaving the band in 1991, Pauline started her own solo music career. She released her first solo album, Pauline, in 1993. Between 1993 and 1996, five of her songs reached the top 40 in the UK music charts.

Pauline Henry's Early Life

Pauline Henry moved from Jamaica to the United Kingdom when she was 10 years old. She settled in London. Before she started her music career, Pauline worked as a hair stylist and a make-up artist. She also sometimes sang for other musicians as a session singer.

Pauline Henry's Music Career

Starting with The Chimes

In early 1988, two musicians from Edinburgh, Mike Peden and James Locke, wanted to form a band. They had written some songs but needed a singer. Pauline Henry's name was suggested to them. After hearing her voice over the phone, they arranged to meet her.

At first, Pauline was only going to sing the songs they had already written. However, the group soon became a team where Pauline also helped write the songs. They named their band The Chimes. A record company called CBS Records signed them after seeing them perform live in Edinburgh.

The Chimes' Success and Breakup

The Chimes' first song, "1-2-3", came out in August 1989. It reached number 60 in the UK charts. Their cover of "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" was a much bigger hit. It reached number 6 in the UK the next year.

The band's first album, also called The Chimes, was released in 1990. It became a top 20 album in the UK, Australia, Austria, and New Zealand. After this, their other songs did not do as well on the charts. The band decided to split up in 1991.

Pauline Henry's Solo Journey

After The Chimes broke up, Pauline Henry began her solo career. Her first solo song, "Too Many People", reached number 38 in the UK in September 1993. ..... This song was a top 20 hit in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

Pauline's first solo album, Pauline, was released in 1993. It reached the top 50 in the UK and Australia. She released a second solo album in 1996 called Do Over. This album featured her own versions of songs by other artists.

After Do Over, Pauline took a break from recording music. During this time, she earned a law degree and a master's degree in Intellectual Property Law. In 2016, Pauline recorded a new version of The Chimes' song "Heaven". This new version was part of a special re-release of The Chimes' only album.

Pauline Henry's Music Releases

Albums

Studio Albums

Compilation Albums

• 1998: Heaven – The Very Best of Pauline Henry & the Chimes

Singles