Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Sophie Barker

Sophie Barker (born 1971) is a British singer from London, best known for her work with the British downtempo group Zero 7. Sophie left University College London after two years to become a full-time singer, signing with Sony Records in 1996 with Kate Holmes (formerly of Frazier Chorus and now with Client) under the name "Sirenes." Sirènes released three singles, Blind, Deep End, and Sun Don't Shine, before splitting up at the end of 1997. Sophie is the co-writer of Zero 7'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" on the Zero 7 album Simple Things, which has sold more than one million copies worldwide, and also the song "Spinning". Barker also con… more »