Lulu (singer)
Scottish singer
Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie (born 3 November 1948), best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish pop singer and actress. Her most famous hit is the song "Shout".
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie |
| Also known as | Lulu Kennedy-Cairns |
| Born | 3 November 1948 Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Pop, pop rock, blue-eyed soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress, television personality, businesswoman |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Labels | Decca, Atco, Music for Pleasure, Mercury |
| Website | Lulu Official, Lulu's Place |
Lulu's first hit was the song "To Sir with Love", which was the title song of the 1967 movie To Sir, with Love, which was also her movie debut.
In 1969, she represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest. Lulu tied for first place alongside three other countries due to no tie-breaking rule.
She sang the title song of the 1974 James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun.
She was a contestant in the 2011 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
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