In 1963, The Liverbirds signed a recording contract with Decca Records and released their debut single, "Love Me Please," which reached number 27 on the UK Singles Chart. The group subsequently released several more singles and an album, but they never achieved major commercial success.
In 1967, The Liverbirds split up, and Bell went on to pursue a solo career. She released several singles under her own name, including "The First Time You Held Me" (1967) and "Look Through My Eyes" (1968). She also recorded a number of duets with her then-husband, Johnny Gustafson, including "You Baby" and "The First Time."
In the late 1960s, Bell formed the band Satin Bells, which included former Liverbirds members Birch and McGlory. Satin Bells released two albums, "Satin Bells" (1970) and "Nobody Knows" (1971). After Satin Bells broke up, Bell continued to perform as a solo artist and also wrote songs for other artists, such as Cilla Black and The New Seekers.
In the 1980s, Bell reunited with Birch and McGlory for a number of live performances, including a gig at the Royal Albert Hall in 1983. In 2008, Bell, Birch, and McGlory reformed The Liverbirds for a series of concerts. The band has since continued to perform occasionally and has released a number of live albums.
In 2022, Carol Bell was inducted into the Liverpool Music Walk of Fame.