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Shirley Elliston

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Singer of R&B/Soul

Soul singer - songwriter Born on 1941 in Bronx, New York, NY, U.S., of West Indian origins. She is best known for her novelty hits "The Nitty Gritty" (1963), "The Name Game" (1964) and "The Clapping Song" (1965) "The Clapping Song" sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.She co-wrote herself all her solo hits along with manager, producer and songwriting partner Lincoln Chase. She retired from the record business in 1968.

     
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Love Can Make You Know on What Does A Girl Do? by Various Artists
A Beautiful Love on New York Graffiti by Various Artists

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
A Beautiful Love / Love Can Make You KnowShirley Elliston1961Single
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