1) Marie McDonald McLaug… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists called Lulu:
1) Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie OBE (born 3 November 1948), best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish singer and songwriter most known for the 1960s international hit record To Sir With Love.
A native of Glasgow, Lulu shot to fame at the age of fifteen with her version of Shout, delivered in a raucous and extremely mature voice. Her backing group were called The Luvvers, but after several more British hits she left the group to become a solo artist.
In 1966, Lulu toured Poland with the British rock and roll band The Hollies, making her the first British female singer to appear live behind the Iron Curtain.
In 1967 she made her debut as a film actress in To Sir With Love, a British vehicle for Sidney Poitier. She had a major hit with the film's title song, which shot to No. 1 in the United States (in the UK, it was released only on the B-side of Let's Pretend, a much less successful hit). In the meantime, she continued with a thriving pop career in the UK and several television series of her own. On 29 March 1969, she represented the United Kingdom by performing the song Boom bang-a-bang at the Eurovision Song Contest, and was joint winner with the representatives of Spain, the Netherlands and France—there had never been a draw before, and the rules were altered to prevent it ever happening again.
In the same year, Lulu married Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees in a ceremony in Gerrards Cross. Their careers forced them apart, and they divorced, childless, in 1973. Lulu then married her hairdresser, John Frieda, and remained with him for twenty years until another divorce. They had one son, Jordan Frieda. She became interested in Eastern mysticism and joined Siddha Yoga Meditation.
In 1974 she performed the title song in the James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun.
Lulu's singing career waned, but she remained in the public eye, continuing to act. In 1987, she played Adrian Mole's mother on television, and in the 1990s she made a comeback, guesting on the cover version of the Dan Hartman song "Relight My Fire", with Take That. The single reached number one in the British charts. She also appeared as herself in 2 episodes of the hugely popular BBC television programme Absolutely Fabulous.
In 2000 she was awarded an OBE by the British Government. Her 2003 autobiography is called Don't Wanna Fight No More after a hit song she wrote for Tina Turner.
In 2002 her gold album Together was a collection of duets with the likes of Elton John and Paul McCartney. In 2004 she released the album Back on Track and went on a UK-wide tour to celebrate 40 years in the business.
In late 2004, Lulu became the host of her own 2-hour radio show, on BBC Radio 2, playing an eclectic blend of music from the 1950s to the 2000s, all having to do with the influence of songwriting.
In 2005, Lulu released A Little Soul in Your Heart, a collection of Motown Soul Covers and Soul classics, which entered the UK charts at #28.
She has more recently appeared in the BBC's reality TV show Just the Two of Us in 2006 as a judge.
2) LuLu, a Japanese visual kei rock band, also tagged as ＬｕＬｕ. Unlike most bands with a theme, which is usually more cutesy, LuLu’s sound isn’t like most costumed bands with a darker image and harder sound. In addition to this unique doctor theme,Taa’s unmistakable voice is what makes this band stand out from the rest.
"LuLu General hospital" is established in 2005.
They don't call themselves as "band" , but as "General hospital" and they also call their "visitors" as "Patient". Their live music shows are called as "Meeting of medical examinations". They wear medical costume and play music, called as "Medication".
LuLu announced that they would go major in April 2008 with their major debut mini-album Dr. Sterben, gathering popularity in the visual kei scene. They also announced that on June 23rd they would open their official fanclub, ICU. Two limited singles were released the next month, Kusuri and Doku, and were the first of LuLu’s releases to make the Oricon weekly indies charts, appearing in sixth and seventh place. With no apparent break, they kept on going, releasing their first major album Nihon Iryu Kakumei a few weeks later on August 6th, with a tour following this release. In November, they re-released three of their sold-out releases from their time as an indies band.
The year 2009 brought a huge change to the band. At their February 24th live, LuLu announced that Tatsurou, Kaito, Yu-ki and Shounari were leaving the band, but that LuLu would still go on with Taa. After this revelation, a new live was announced with the name of Resurrection of the Doctor, marking LuLu's second stage. It was at this live on March 11th in which the new 'doctors’ were announced, with Sayuki as the guitarist of psychiatry, Yuki as the guitarist of internal medicine, Ryuusuke as the bassist of pediatrics, and Manami as the drummer of dental surgery.
Lineup:
Vocals -たぁ (Taa)
Guitar - サユキ (Sayuki) [ex-xJihadx, ex-666-SIX, ex-DEATH PROJECT]
Guitar - ユキ (Yuki)
Bass - 隆佑 (Ryuusuke) [ex-LERISE]
Drums - 真己 (Manami)
Former members:
Guitar: 戒斗 (Kaito) [2005 / 2009 - gone]
Bass: Yu-ki [2005 / 2009 - gone]
Guitar: 达郎 (Tatsurou)[2005 / 2009 - gone]
Drums: 抄成 (Shounari) [2005 / 2009 - gone - support member]
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/luluofficial
OHP: http://lulu-hospital.com/
Independence
Lulu Lyrics
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By the way that I feel and I act
There's too many rules, I really can't choose
I can't let those chains hold me back
I've never known what it's like on my own
But I'm takin' a chance anyway
It may not be right like some moves in the night
I want my independence
I want my freedom right now
I want my independence (independence)
I want my freedom right now
So what you're sayin' don't matter to me
I'm makin' my plans all alone
But I've got the right to express my emotions
Have some space of my own
Don't be confused, please don't misunderstand
I can't respect your wishes more
This time I must say I want it my way
I'm walkin' out the door
I want my independence (independence) ooh
I want my freedom (freedom) right now
I want my independence (independence)
I want my freedom, my freedom now
This time I walk away (this time)
This time I'm on my own
This time I walk away (this time)
This time I'm on my own
Don't be confused, please don't misunderstand
I can't respect your wishes more
And this time I must say I want it my way
I'm walkin' through the door
I want my independence (independence)
I want my freedom (freedom) right now yeah
I want my independence (independence)
I want my freedom (freedom), my freedom now
This time I walk away yeah (freedom)
This time I'm on my own (independence)
This time I walk away (freedom)
This time I'm on my own (independence)
Baby, I want my freedom yeah yeah
I want my independence
I want my freedom, my freedom, my
The song "Independence" by Lulu is an empowering anthem about breaking away from the societal norms and expectations that hold us back from living life on our own terms. The lyrics convey the artist's desire for independence and freedom, as she yearns to be free from the rules and restrictions that have kept her from making her own choices. She acknowledges that she has never experienced life on her own before, but decides to take a chance and go for it anyway.
The lines "So what you're sayin' don't matter to me / I'm makin' my plans all alone" highlight this desire to cut ties with others' expectations and opinions, and make her own decisions. Lulu emphasizes that she has the right to express her emotions and have some space of her own, without being constantly misunderstood or controlled. The chorus repeats this desire for independence and freedom, as she walks away from what has been holding her back and steps into a new chapter on her own terms.
Overall, "Independence" is an inspiring and uplifting song, with lyrics that encourage listeners to break free from the limitations and expectations that may be holding them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't be surprised by the way that I am
I am who I am and I won't change for anyone
By the way that I feel and I act
I express myself in my own unique way
There's too many rules, I really can't choose
Society's expectations limit my freedom to choose
I can't let those chains hold me back
I refuse to be held back by limitations or expectations
I've never known what it's like on my own
I've always depended on others for support and guidance
But I'm takin' a chance anyway
I'm willing to step out of my comfort zone and take a risk
It may not be right like some moves in the night
My decisions may not always be perfect, but I'll learn from them
But I've got to do it my way
I must follow my own path and make my own decisions
I want my independence
I want to live without being tied down by others' expectations
I want my freedom right now
I want to live freely and make my own choices immediately
So what you're sayin' don't matter to me
I won't let other people's opinions dictate my choices
I'm makin' my plans all alone
I'm making decisions without the influence of others
But I've got the right to express my emotions
I have the right to communicate my feelings and desires
Have some space of my own
I need some time and space to live my life independently
Don't be confused, please don't misunderstand
I'm being clear and honest about my intentions and desires
I can't respect your wishes more
I must prioritize my own needs and desires over yours
This time I must say I want it my way
I'm asserting my independence for my own benefit
I'm walkin' out the door
I'm leaving behind the expectations and limitations of others
This time I walk away
I'm leaving behind dependence on others and their expectations
This time I'm on my own
I'm embracing my independence and making my own choices
Baby, I want my freedom yeah yeah
I desire to live my life freely without constraints
I want my independence
I don't want to be tied down by others' expectations
I want my freedom, my freedom, my freedom
I crave the ability to live my life on my own terms
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: LEON WARE, WINSTON SELA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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“I’ve had two since then”
@RedRobbie07
LOL What Lulu needs is a really good PR person!
@dariuszwaloszczyk42
"Champagne for Lulu!"
@Heybabetv
I came here specifically to look for this comment 😂😂😂
@jennifervegacobian3822
I though you’d just gone quiet !!
@atnumbersixty341
There wasn't even a band!
@ramonc1942
The elegance of Lulu and Brothers in Rhythm!!!!! Masterpiece!!!
@bubblehead78
I love, love, love Lulu's 'Independence" album. I've only played it about a thousand times. Such great music...
@MrFoziy79
This fab track just played on Boom Radio UK this morning ❤❤❤ if you haven't tuned in yet, you should. 😎
@fatwalletboy2
Nearly 30 years on this still bangs.......so 90s so good.