Shirley Ellis
✓ Source-basedfallingAmerican singer (1929-2005)
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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.
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About this person
Country
United StatesCategory
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2005 · aged 76
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9 languages
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