Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie ( born 3 November 1948 ) , best known by her stage name Lulu , is a Scottish pop singer . Lulu Kennedy-Cairns , OBE ( born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie , 3 November 1948 , Lennoxtown , Stirlingshire ) , best known by her stage name Lulu , is a Scottish singer , actress , and television personality who has been successful in the entertainment business from the 1960s through to the present day .