Lulu claims David Bowie suggested she ‘lose some weight’ when they worked together

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Lulu has claimed David Bowie recommended that she ‘lose some weight’ when they worked together. 

75-year-old artist, known for “The Shout,” and currently embarking on a UK tour towards the end of this month, has disclosed details about her romantic past with a famous figure in her recently penned memoir titled “If Only You Knew,” which is set to hit bookstores on September 25.

She admitted that during their recording sessions, Bowie took on a night-active lifestyle, a fact she learned later was due to his cocaine use, as reported by The Sun.

On those two days off, we planned to record ‘The Man Who Sold the World’ and ‘Watch That Man’ with David.

David suggested casually, as we both settled down for our first evening together, that perhaps he could reduce some weight.” (A slight sting was felt.)

Together, they worked on several songs throughout the years, yet due to his progressing career and escalating drug problems, they were unable to finalize an album.

As someone looking back on the past, I can’t help but recall an extraordinary connection that once existed between us. I fondly remember describing our relationship as ‘amazing’, and it was the electric sexual chemistry that initially drew us together. Despite its brief duration, the intensity of those moments remains etched in my memory.

Yet, she clarified the role of music in binding them closely – furthermore, unveiled a hidden trove of forgotten melodies that were once captured while they spent time as one.

The tracks have never been heard and – nobody knows where they are.

DailyMail has contacted Lulu’s representatives for a comment. 

David Bowie, the artist behind Ziggy Stardust, passed away in 2016, just two days following the unveiling of his 26th and last studio album titled Blackstar.

Even now Lulu still performs her cover of his song The Man Who Sold the World.

In the year 2017, she published her autobiographical work titled “I Don’t Want To Fight”, a book that delved into aspects of her personal relationship.

However, she acknowledged her regret: “Perhaps it was a mistake to write an autobiography. At 75, I find myself potentially more exposed than ever before.

‘I’ve strived to be the ideal woman throughout my life. My mother often reminded me that smiling doesn’t cost a thing. So, I’ve always been smiley. Being open about one’s feelings can make you authentic, and I think I’ve shied away from that. I tend to keep people at arm’s length.’

In conversation with the Telegraph Magazine, Lulu shared that Bowie’s drug-filled lifestyle caused a distance between them.

She abandoned her previous partner to marry renowned hairstylist John Frieda in 1976. They had a child named Jordan together, but divorced in 1991.

In 1964, at the tender age of 15, Lulu (originally known as Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie) from Glasgow made a big splash in the music world with her hit single “Shout”. Notably, John Lennon and Paul McCartney hailed it as their top pick of the week.

Back in the year 2000, I was bestowed with an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE). Fast forward to 2021, and my honor was upgraded to Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE). Unfortunately, due to the ongoing pandemic, a royal family member wasn’t able to grace me with this momentous occasion. But rest assured, every day I wear these awards as a testament to my unwavering passion and dedication to my craft.

But she had met the now King in his capacity of Prince of Wales in 2000.

She expressed that there’s been an unusual sense of kinship with him throughout her life. They were both born in the same month and year. Upon meeting him, he perfectly embodied the charming prince.

Lulu is currently getting ready for her last performance at Glastonbury, as she has announced her decision to retire from touring.

Her set will include Shout, although she joked: ‘I thought I’d leave it out!

Instead of my suggestion, let me rephrase it like this: ‘Yes, the crucial point here is for you to attend Glastonbury. Offer them your rendition of that special song. That piece is a fragment of me, so share that fragment with them. Their joy is theirs and yours too.’

‘It’s about giving and receiving. My purpose is to spread happiness through my work. That’s the reward I receive for doing it. I can’t help but love it and eagerly anticipate each opportunity. Truly, we are fortunate to be engaged in the world of music.’

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2025-09-13 04:04