Lulu (singer)
Lulu Kennedy-Cairns CBE (born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie; 3 November 1948) is a Scottish singer, actress, and television personality.
Lulu
Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie
Lulu Kennedy-Cairns
3 November 1948
Lennoxtown, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
- Singer
- actress
- television personality
Vocals
1964–present
With a powerful singing voice,[1] Lulu began her career in the UK but soon became known internationally. She had major chart hits with "To Sir with Love" from the 1967 film of the same name, which topped the Billboard Hot 100, and with the title song to the 1974 James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun. In European countries, she is also widely known for the Eurovision Song Contest 1969 winning entry "Boom Bang-a-Bang", and for her 1964 hit "Shout", which she performed at the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Honours[edit]
In 2017 Lulu was Guest of Honour at the City Lit Awards,[62] celebrating the outstanding work and achievements of various students and staff from across the college, as well as the transformation adult learning can bring.
Lulu was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2000 Birthday Honours and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to music, entertainment and charity.[63][64]