Pauline Henry - The Chimes

Pauline Henry, the unforgettable voice of The Chimes and one of the UK’s most powerful soul artists, brings her electrifying live show to PizzaExpress Live, Chelsea. She is celebrated for global hits including Heaven, Love Comes to Mind, 1-2-3, and her spellbinding interpretation of Bono’s U2 classic, I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For. Her solo classics - Feel Like Making Love, Sugar Free, Too Many People, to name just a few—have cemented her legendary status. Her 2025 Top 6 commercial Music Week chart smash Release Me, proves that Pauline continues to define soulful brilliance. Pauline Henry stands as one of the most distinctive and powerful voices in British soul music. Rising to global prominence as the unforgettable lead vocalist of The Chimes, she helped shape the UK’s late ’80s and early ’90s urban soul sound with a string of timeless hits that continue to resonate today. Her soaring, emotional performances on songs such as “Heaven,” “Love Comes to Mind,” “1-2-3,” and her critically acclaimed reinterpretation of Bono & U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” cemented her as a trailblazer with a rare vocal signature — warm, expressive, and undeniably commanding. The track became a worldwide success and remains one of the most beloved reinterpretations of any U2 composition. After her remarkable success with The Chimes, Pauline embarked on a dynamic solo career that showcased her versatility and artistry even further. Her solo catalogue delivered unforgettable classics including “Feel Like Making Love,” “Sugar Free,” “Too Many People,” and more — each performance infused with the emotional depth, technical brilliance, and soulful fire that have become her hallmark. Throughout her career, Pauline has captivated audiences across the world with her magnetic stage presence and unmistakable voice. Her performances are known for their emotional intensity—whether delivering a gut-deep ballad or an explosive, high-energy anthem. This ability to connect soul-to-soul with listeners has earned her lasting admiration and respect from fans, musicians, and critics alike. Her extraordinary talent has been recognised internationally, including high praise from Rolling Stone USA, who described Pauline Henry as “the finest singer to come from the British Isles.” It is a statement that continues to ring true as she remains one of the most compelling and influential vocalists to emerge from the UK. Today, Pauline continues to perform, record, and inspire—with her 2026 live shows offering audiences an intimate yet electrifying journey through her iconic hits, powerful new work, and the soul-stirring artistry that has defined her remarkable career.