Born 78 Years Ago Today in Scotland, the Singer Who Topped the US Charts, Won Eurovision, and Sang a James Bond Theme

Scottish singer Lulu, born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie on 3 November 1948, built a career spanning UK chart hits, a Eurovision win and film songs. Her success included a US chart-topper, while her recording for a James Bond film became a notable chart exception.

She began performing in clubs as a teenager and released “Shout” in 1964, reaching No. 7 in the UK. “To Sir with Love” topped the US Hot 100, and “Boom Bang-a-Bang” won Eurovision in 1969 and reached No. 2 in Britain. Her 1974 Bond theme did not chart as a single in either country; later milestones included a UK No. 1 with Take That in 1993, a recent single and a new album scheduled for January 2027.