her name is lola she was a showgirl

The phrase "Her name is Lola, she was a showgirl" is most famously associated with the song "Copacabana" by Barry Manilow. The song tells the story of Lola, a showgirl known for her dancing with yellow feathers in her hair and a dress cut down to there. The narrative includes Lola's love story and drama at the Copacabana nightclub, capturing a colorful, dramatic life as a showgirl from about 30 years ago when that place used to have live shows. This character Lola is fictional, part of the song's storyline. Separately, there was also a real historical figure, Lola Montez, who was a showgirl in the 19th century with a colorful and scandalous life, becoming a mistress to King Ludwig of Bavaria and touring as an entertainer in Europe and America under the persona of a showgirl. Additionally, Lola Falana was a famous American singer, dancer, and actress known as a showgirl who rose to prominence in the 1960s. So, Lola the showgirl could refer to the fictional character from Barry Manilow's song, the historical showgirl Lola Montez, or the entertainer Lola Falana depending on the context.