Shirley Ellis
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Shirley Marie O'Garra[1] (stage name Shirley Ellis, married name Shirley Elliston;[2] January 19, 1929 – October 5, 2005[3]) was an American soul music singer and songwriter of West Indian heritage.[4][5] 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.[6]
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Shirley Ellis | |
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Birth name | Shirley Marie O'Garra |
Also known as | Shirley Ellis |
Born | (1929-01-19)January 19, 1929 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
Died | October 5, 2005(2005-10-05) (aged 76) The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Voice |
Years active | 1958–1968 |
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