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Shirley Ellis (Soul Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Shirley Marie O'Garra is a Caribbean American soul singer. She is known for the new releases "The Nitty Gritty", "The Name Game" and "The Clapping Song". "The Clapping Song" has sold over a million copies and received a gold record.
Birth nameShirley Marie O'Garra
Also known asShirley Ellis
BornJanuary 19, 1929, The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
DiedOctober 5, 2005, The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
GenresPop, soul
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVoice
Years active1958–1968
LabelsCongress, Kapp, Columbia, Bell
Associated actsThe Metronomes

About Shirley Ellis

Soul Singer Shirley Ellis was born in New York, United States on January 19, 1929. She dies at the age of 76, on October 5, 2005.

She is most recognized for her well-known novelty songs, such as"The Clapping Song", which sold over a million copies in 1965. Cover versions of her music by artists such as Soul Singer Madeline Bell and Pop Singer Aaron Carter have aided in keeping her music alive in popular culture.

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Shirley Ellis before becoming famous

Shirley Ellis was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1929 is also the year of Serpent (蛇) in the Chinese Zodiac.

She started her career as a songwriter for bands like The Chords. She was also a member of the band The Metronomes.

Achievement of Shirley Ellis

One of her biggest tracks,"The Name Game", was heavily featured in an episode of American Horror Story with the same title.

Shirley Ellis's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

She married the Metronomes' principal singer, Alphonso Elliston.

Shirley Ellis Collabed with

On the NBC show American Dreams, rapper Rapper Lil Kim performed her song"The Clapping Song".

Shirley Ellis Income & Net worth

Shirley Ellis's income mainly comes from the work that created her reputation: a soul singer. Information about her net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Shirley Ellis.

Shirley Ellis Height and Weight

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Latest information about Shirley Ellis updated on March 12 2023.