Shirley Ellis
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Biography
Shirley Marie O'Garra (stage name Shirley Ellis, married name Shirley Elliston; January 19, 1929 â October 5, 2005) was an American soul music singer and songwriter of West Indian heritage. She is best known for her novelty hits "The Nitty Gritty" (1963, US no. 8), "The Name Game" (1964, US no. 3) and "The Clapping Song" (1965, US no. 8 and UK no. 6). "The Clapping Song" sold over one million copies and was awarded a gold disc.
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- Track Popularity
- Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap)
- The Nitty Gritty
- Ever See a Diver Kiss His Wife While the Bubbles Bounce About Above the Water? by Shirley Ellis
- The Name Game
- C.C. Rider
- Kansas City
- Ever See A Diver Kiss His Wife While The Bubbles Bounce About Above The Water?
- The Puzzle Song
- Stagger Lee
- I Told You So
- Whisper To Me Wind
- You Better Be Good World
- One Sour Note
- Don't Let Go
- Bring It On Home To Me
- Stardust
- I See It, I Like It, I Want It
- That's What The Nitty Gritty Is
- Shy One
- This Is Beautiful
- I Never Will Forget
- Get Out
- Such A Night
- Takin' Care Of Business
