Sally Barker (born 19 September 1959)[1] is a British singer and songwriter, known for her solo work and as a founding member of the Poozies.

[2] Between early 1980 and summer 1982, while studying in Loughborough, she joined or formed several rock bands with fellow students.

During Barker's early career, as a singer-songwriter, she supported acts including Fairport Convention, Taj Mahal, Richard Thompson, Wishbone Ash and Roy Harper.

[4] The line-up featured harpists Mary Macmaster and Patsy Seddon from the harp duo Sileas, and Karen Tweed (accordion) who Barker met at a folk festival in Hong Kong.

Commenting on his tearful reaction to Barker's performance, Jones said: "Sally it’s lovely to hear you sing.

"[6] In the final, on 5 April 2014, Barker sang Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides, Now" and duetted with Tom Jones on "Walking in Memphis".

[7] In 2015, Barker joined the three surviving members of the folk-rock band Fotheringay for six tour dates in the UK and, in 2016, provided backing vocals on a new album by Brooks Williams entitled My Turn Now.