Carroll Thompson

Carroll Thompson

Thompson undertook classical piano training on the piano and sang in school and church choirs as a girl, but initially studied for a career in pharmacy.

Eventually, Thompson embarked on a solo career, with early successes in the shape of lovers rock singles "I'm So Sorry" (produced by the now London-based Leonard Chin) and "Simply in Love" both self-written topping the reggae chart in 1981, the same year seeing the release of her independent debut album Hopelessly in Love selling over a million copies worldwide.

In 2018, Thompson recorded an album of Phyllis Dillon songs as a tribute to the late singer, set for release in 2019.

Thompson has worked as a session singer with Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Pet Shop Boys, Robbie Williams, Boy George, Maxi Priest, Sting, Billy Ocean, Chaka Khan, Aswad and M People. She is also the co-founder (with Adebayo) of Colourtelly, Britain's first black interest internet TV station.

Personal life Carroll is married to BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Dotun Adebayo. Carroll Thompson (1983) Carousel The Other Side of Love (1993) Ariwa Full Circle (1995) Songbird (1996) Collectively (1998) Boot Street The Ultimate Collection Love Songs Victor Flying (2008) Victor Feels So Good (2011), Heritage

Singles "Just a Little Bit" (1982) "Smiling in the Morning" (1982) "Make It with You" (Carroll Thompson and Sugar Minott, 1983) "Strangest Love Affair" (1986) (UK #121) "Love Without Passion" (1987) "Joy and Heartbreak" (Movement 98 featuring Carroll Thompson, 1990) (UK #27) "I'm Still Waiting" (Courtney Pine featuring Carroll Thompson, 1990) (UK #66) "Sunrise" (Movement 98 featuring Carroll Thompson, 1990) (UK #58)