By quantriweb2023 
Their brief and tumultuous romance left an indelible mark on both of their lives. The whirlwind marriage between Maurice Gibb, the beloved keyboardist and bassist of the legendary Bee Gees, and Lulu, the Scottish singing sensation, is a story filled with passion, heartache, and ultimately, enduring respect.
Maurice and Lulu’s paths crossed when she was just 19 years old and he was 20. Barely knowing one another, they tied the knot within months of their initial meeting. This occurred just before Lulu catapulted to international fame following her Eurovision victory, marking the beginning of a musical ascent for both artists.
Yet, as is often the case in showbiz, the early days of their relationship were far from smooth. The pressure of burgeoning fame was compounded by Maurice’s escalating struggles with alcohol. Their once fairy-tale bond quickly began to unravel.
“We thought we were king and queen of the world and were fabulous,” Lulu reflected years later during an appearance on *Piers Morgan’s Life Stories*. “The drinking was a part of it but we shouldn’t have got married in the first place… we should have just had a romance.”
Their youthful love could not withstand the challenges they faced. By 1974, the couple had separated and their divorce was finalized. Despite the pain, their connection never completely severed.
Lulu candidly shared on *Piers Morgan’s Life Stories*, “I decided it had to end. He didn’t want it to end and it hurt him. I totally loved and adored him but… in love with him? I was probably in love with love.”
Maurice, too, maintained a deep affection and profound respect for Lulu even as both of their lives moved forward on separate paths. Few could have predicted that decades after their divorce, they would reunite on stage to share a moment that rekindled their unique bond.
In 2002, nearly thirty years after they parted ways, Maurice made a memorable appearance on Lulu’s television special An Audience With Lulu. The episode featured a star-studded lineup including the likes of Elton John, Ronan Keating, and Enrique Iglesias, but it was Maurice’s presence that truly captivated the audience.
Having battled alcoholism for much of his life — a struggle that had nearly destroyed both marriages — Maurice was by then embracing sobriety with renewed vigor.
“Mo was living a life of sobriety after years of drinking problems,” noted music historian Dr. Sarah Mitchell. “His appearance on Lulu’s show marked not just a musical reunion but a personal victory.”
On the show, Lulu invited Maurice to sing alongside her, a moment none watching would soon forget. Maurice suggested they perform “Islands In The Stream”, the beloved 1980s hit co-written by the Bee Gees for Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.
“That song was special, but Lulu had an idea,” recalled show producer James Carter. “She wanted to sing ‘First Of May’ — the very song Maurice and Lulu first performed together on television after they got married.”
Choosing “First Of May” imbued the reunion with layers of nostalgia and sentiment, reminding everyone of the couple’s shared past, their youthful dreams, and the bittersweet twists of life.
Lulu described the performance as “a gorgeous moment of two people reconnecting through music and mutual respect for one another.”
Despite their enduring camaraderie, the trajectory of Maurice’s life remained vulnerable. After maintaining sobriety for much of the decade following that televised reunion, Maurice tragically passed away the next year. At his intimate and private funeral, Lulu was present, offering her respects and underscoring the surviving friendship they had nurtured until the very end.
Their love story remains a poignant chapter in the annals of music history: a tale of young love, professional triumph, personal struggle, and a friendship that withstood the ravages of time and hardship. Who can say how different their lives might have been if Maurice’s battle with alcoholism had not altered their course? Yet the music and memories they shared continue to resonate, immortalizing a connection that neither time nor tragedy could erase.