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Martin Harrington is a British songwriter, record producer and music publisher. He has written songs for artists including Emma Bunton, Five, Celine Dion, Ed Sheeran, Natalie Imbruglia and Blue.[ citation needed ] The song "Love at First Sight" by Kylie Minogue, of which he was one of the co-writers, was nominated for both Grammy and Ivor Novello awards [1] and was the most played song on UK radio in 2002. The song "Shiver" by Natalie Imbruglia, of which he was one of the co-producers, was the most played song on UK radio in 2005.[ citation needed ]

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