Scottish singer Lulu has revealed that “moderate hearing loss” has been a contributing factor in her decision to stop touring. The 75-year-old told Good Morning Britain she would continue to sing and perform, but would no longer tour, after her Champagne For Lulu farewell show had to be extended due to demand. She began her career with the single Shout, performed alongside her band The Luvvers, which reached number seven in the UK singles chart – and went on to have 10 UK top 10 singles and one top 10 album.
Lulu will begin part two of her final tour in November (Yui Mok/PA) Speaking about her decision to quit touring, she said: “It isn’t going to be the last time I’m ever going to sing. “I’m still going to perform, but doing a tour in the way I’ve done them, I’m 75 you know, and this is the last time. “I did a final tour just a few months ago and then because they couldn’t get in (fans), because it was sold out, promoters enticed me and it wasn’t too difficult, to do a part two.
“So in November I start again.” Presenter Kate Garraway then asked Lulu about “challenges” she had faced which had led to her decision, including hearing loss, which she said was “not uncommon” for singers. Lulu added: “That’s a very good point, I mean if you’re 75, I don’t think your hearing is going to be as good as it used to be.
“But if you’re in the rock and roll business, if you’re a performer, then a lot of us, and I’m not going to mention .