Shirley Ellis

SHIRLEY ELLIS d2005. American soul music singer and songwriter. She is best known for her novelty hits ; "The Nitty Gritty" (1963 US No8) / "The Name Game" (1964 US No3) and "The Clapping Song" (1965 US No8 / UK No6). "The Clapping Song" sold over one million copies and was awarded a gold disc