1929 - 2005
Shirley Ellis American Writer
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Details
| First Name |
Shirley
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| Last Name |
Ellis
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| Alternative Name |
Shirley Ellis
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| Birthday |
19th January, 1929
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| Birthplace |
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
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| Died |
5th October, 2005
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| Place of Death |
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer
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| Occupation |
Writer
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Pop, soul
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| Music Genre |
Pop, R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
1958–1968
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| Music Style |
Pop/Rock, Girl Groups, Pop-Soul, Early Pop/Rock, Early R&B
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| Music Mood |
Carefree, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Rollicking, Fun, Happy
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Voice
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| Record Label |
Congress, Kapp, Columbia, Bell
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| Associated Acts |
The Metronomes
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Shirley Marie O'Garra (stage name Shirley Ellis, married name Shirley Elliston; January 19, 1929 – 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.
