Historical Artist Profile
Shirley Ellis
Biography & Overview
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.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
3 Charted Tracks
"The Name Game"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #3
"The Nitty Gritty"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #8
"The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap)"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #8
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
2 Charted Tracks
"The Clapping Song"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #6
"The Clapping Song Ep"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #59