Remembering Shirley Ellis
1929–2005
Shirley Marie O'Garra was an American soul music singer and songwriter of West Indian heritage. She is best known for her novelty hits "The Nitty Gritty", "The Name Game", and "The Clapping Song". "The Clapping Song" sold over one million copies and was awarded a gold disc.
Remembering Shirley Ellis in song
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