British singer Sidney Haywoode, known professionally as Haywoode, was born in London, United Kingdom. She began her career with modelling, dancing, and acting roles in British television shows such as The Gentle Touch and The Benny Hill Show. Haywoode's music career started when she recorded a demo for Sony CBS Records, leading to the release of her debut single "A Time Like This", which reached number 5 in the US Hot Dance Club Play Chart. Her breakthrough came with the 1986 UK top 20 hit single "Roses", followed by her debut album Arrival. The album included a cover version of Prince's "I Wanna Be Your Lover". In 2011, Haywoode released the album Bounce Back, collaborating with producers from Australia, Netherlands, Italy, and the United States. She also created Wonderlick Productions in 2012 with her writing partner Soundsinsane. Notable releases include the single "Roses 2018", which charted worldwide, including number 5 in Greece and number 25 on the iTunes Dance Chart. In 2019, Haywoode released "Look My Way", a Stock Aiken Waterman song originally written for her and later recorded by Kylie Minogue.
