Heather Haywood  current member of

              ✓           The Cool Notes a mid-1980s pop groupwho had a string of chart hits in the UKbetween 1983 and 1991 The band, who formed in South London,[1] consisted of seven members of both vocal and instrumental talent.

They are best known for their UK number 11 hit, "Spend The Night". Sung By Heather. 

 Heather   started her  musical journey  with The Cool-Notes with reggae hits "My Tune." 'I Will always love you - I've got to let him know - Its not unusual (a cover of the Tom Jones hit) Meant To Be' and many more.  The Cool notes own creative style of fusing Reggae with Soul music,  something the reggae audience at that time did not appreciate but ironically would today recognize as Cool-Notes lovers rock reggae Classics.

Heather Haywood became a part of the outfit in the latter stages as two of the female singer left . It was in 1983 that the band took up a natural change and became a Soul music group. They first made an impression on the UK Soul music scene with a number 1 summer smash hit 'You're Never Too Young' which also went Top 50 to No. 42. in August 1984. Then followed 'I forgot' Top 75 at No. 63 (1984) 'Spend The Night' just missing the Top10 at No.11 (1985). 'In Your Car' also Top 20 at No.13 (1985) - Both Spend The Night & In Your Car enjoyed huge European success. 'Have a Good Forever' which was also the title track of The Cool-Notes first Soul music Album entered Top 75 (1985). 'Into The Motion' Top 75 (1986) followed by 'Girls Night Out' and 'Momentary Vision' (1986) Heather and the band Worked and supported bands such as GAP band  SOS band. Rose Royce. Atlantic Starr.  Change And worked alongside The late Whitney Houston and many other legendary musicians and singers

Heather Left the band in 1988 and signed a deal with Polydor Records  1989. On their Urban sister label   First song to be released. "Bad Attitude".  Under the name Heather Austyn. Which was a big club hit. And “ just what you deserve" Djs favourite  and "I want to satisfy you" another club hit.

Heather left the label after 3 years.

Recorded with independent label 1990 Heather worked with MBeat on a version of Anita Bakers "Sweet love" as a drum and bass (junglist) track. Heather toured eastern euro with General Levy and more. She is also  featured on various compilations.  Heather, has had Success in the USA with her 2 singles  "He'z my baby" and "Everyday" on KHP Records North Carolina. The tracks were big Beach music hits   Heather still works with the recording company in the US  had  two single  released in  late  2016. 

Heather has worked on various musical projects  she writes and produces  and  have had varied success, nonetheless she is a true entertainer/singer/writer, she has stayed true to her profession from the age of 14yrs to now in her legendary status.  She rejoined the Cool Notes and toured in 1996 . And still touring and working with the band who are due to put out a new album later in 2024 

As a Solo Artist Heather has been working with a French Recording company Candence Records  and has had a  tracks release on 14 October.  2017  The songs  titled “Party Tonight” and “Give it up.”

 A double A sided record. Heather has been worked  with Prouducer NickeeB from Lyon, France.  on this release. A further single due to be released in January 2018.  

Heather has various projects in the bag at this present time and is looking forward to a great 2018 Heather has also recorded with the AP Connection in 2021  on their collaboration album with various artist. Heather wrote the track she was featured on  “Positively happy”

The album reached no2 on the UK soul chart   

Heather has worked with Germany duo Cool Million and had a UK Soul chart no1  which she co wrote  in 2022  the song  “Moonlit Rendezvous” was in the charts for 3 months  

The cool notes are about to launch the new album in June  2024 Heather being the only female member of the group alongside Stephen McIntosh , she has lots of strings to her bow  she also presented on a internet radio station with her co colleague Stephen  but left after 3 years.  after leaving decided she would love to do it again   Look out for Heather on a radio station in the near future.