American Songwriter

Who Wrote the 1967 Lulu Classic “To Sir, With Love?”

When director James Clavell saw Scottish singer Lulu open up a show for The Beach Boys, he was so impressed by her performance that he expanded her small role in his upcoming film, To Sir, with Love, ...
American Songwriter

It Came from the British Invasion: “To Sir With Love,” Lulu’s Signature Hit and a Movie Song for the Ages

“To Sir With Love” provided one of the earliest examples of how the inclusion of a pop song could enliven a major motion picture. It not only figured into the plot, but it also served as excellent ...
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Sidney Poitier Honored by To Sir, with Love Costar Lulu: 'My Friend, My Teacher, My Inspiration'

Lulu Kennedy-Cairns paid homage to the late Sidney Poitier, who was her costar in the 1967 British drama film To Sir, with Love. Lulu, who made her film debut in the drama and sang its iconic title ...
WhatsOnStage

To Sir, With Love musical announces full cast to join Lulu and Wayne Brady

To Sir, With Love is produced by Lythgoe Productions and Darren Bell, with Alex Day, Willette and Manny Klausner, Jonathan ...
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Wayne Brady And Lulu To Perform London Concerts Of New ‘To Sir, With Love’ Stage Musical

Five-time Emmy winner Wayne Brady and Scottish pop singer Lulu will perform two concert stagings of To Sir, With Love – A New Musical at London’s West End in November. Both concerts, at Gillian Lynne ...
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Sidney Poitier Honored by 'To Sir, with Love' Costar Lulu: 'My Friend, My Teacher, My Inspiration'

Sidney Poitier and Lulu both starred in the popular 1967 film Lulu Kennedy-Cairns paid homage to the late Sidney Poitier, who was her costar in the 1967 British drama film To Sir, with Love. Lulu, who ...