Born within the sound of Bow Bells in London, a Cockney by tradition, Pauline’s background was also richly enhanced by Northern blood and Irish musical ancestry. She started performing accapello in folk clubs around the London area while only sixteen years old. Pauline studied at the Arts Educational School of Dance and Music, while making her first stage appearances in various Pantomimes and Summer Seasons, playing alongside such stars as Dickie Valantine and Bill Maynard. In the early 1970’s, Pauline performed live on Beiruit Radio, and developed her guitar skills whilst travelling around the Middle East. A successful residency followed at the Chimney Corner Club in Gibraltar. Returning to the United Kingdom, Pauline then became resident singer/guitarist at the famous Serpentine Restaurant in Hyde Park, London.
Pauline has a number of Film and TV appearances to her credit, including The Beiderbeck Affair, with James Bolam, as well as various appearances in British Comedy movies. Around this time, Pauline also performed alongside Peter Sarsted (Where Do You Go To My Lovely?) in London, and had her own composition For All Time recorded and released as an EP by Sally Oldfield (Sister of Mike Oldfield of Tubular Bells fame) with Bronze Records. The song was subsequently published on Sally Oldfield’s Worldwide album release, Night Riding. After a period spent working with the band Highway Shoes, during which time singing one of her own compositions on TV at the Peterborough Music Festival, Pauline moved to East Yorkshire, where she continued to deliver her unique brand of music at folk clubs, pubs and various restaurants.
Pauline was then booked for a Summer Season on the mystical island of Jersey, entertaining with voice and guitar. This was followed by a Christmas Tour there, playing various hotels and restaurants. After this, Pauline found herself returning to the Middle East, this time as resident entertainer at the exclusive Gulf Hotel in Oman. During the 1990’s, Pauline entered into a creative lyrical collaboration with Robin Keen, which produced such highly original songs as Boulvard of Broken Dreams and Highway Home. On Boulevard of Broken Dreams they worked with the talented musical director and musician Bernie Smith, whose professional credits include touring with such chart-topping names as Gary Barlow of Take That and Annie Lennox of Eurythmics fame.