Shirley Ellis
The Very Best Of

Description

Shirley Ellis carved out a unique niche in 1960s pop and R&B with her sharp wit, infectious rhythms, and a gift for wordplay that few artists of her era could match. Best remembered for novelty-styled soul singles that topped charts on both sides of the Atlantic, her recordings remain joyful, rhythmically alive, and surprisingly sophisticated beneath their playful surfaces. The Very Best Of Shirley Ellis on CD brings together the highlights of her recording career, making it an ideal introduction for new listeners and a satisfying collection for longtime fans. Her influence on party-oriented soul and even later hip-hop vocal traditions is easy to hear across these tracks…

1. The Nitty Gritty
2. (That’s) What The Nitty Gritty Is
3. Shy One
4. Bring It On Home To Me
5. The Name Game
6. Whisper To Me Wind
7. The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap)
8. The Puzzle Song (A Puzzle In Song)
9. I Told You So
10. Ever See A Diver Kiss His Wife (While The Bubbles Bounce About Above The Water?)