[2018-04-27] Shirley Ellis "Three Six Nine! The Best Of Shirley Ellis" (Ace UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:54 am

Description
Recorded between 1963 and 1967, two dozen of the Nitty Gritty Girl’s finest recordings for Congress and Columbia, many written by her mentor Lincoln Chase.

Includes Shirley’s unforgettable signature hits ‘The Nitty Gritty’, ‘The Name Game’, ‘The Clapping Song’ and ‘Soul Time’ (all in stereo), many other great singles, and highlights from her “In Action” and “Sugar, Let’s Shing-A-Ling: Soul Time With Shirley Ellis” albums.

Bumper 24-page booklet features in-depth notes by Harry Young and a cornucopia of colourful illustrations, including eight previously unpublished photos courtesy of the Sony Music Archives.

Compiled by Mick Patrick.

Tracklist
1. The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap)
2. The Name Game
3. The Nitty Gritty
4. Don't Let Go
5. Takin' Care Of Business
6. Such A Night
7. Get Out
8. Kansas City
9. (That's) What The Nitty Gritty Is
10. Bring It On Home To Me
11. C.C. Rider
12. I Never Will Forget
13. I See It, I Like It, I Want It
14. The Puzzle Song (A Puzzle In Song)
15. Ka Ta Ga Ta Boom Beat
16. One Sour Note
17. You Better Be Good, World
18. Ever See A Diver Kiss His Wife While The Bubbles Bounce About Above The Water?
19. Birds, Bees, Cupids And Bows
20. Soul Time
21. Waitin'
22. Sugar, Let's Shing-A-Ling
23. Back Track
24. Yes I'm Ready

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B5RFSZX/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07B5RFSZX/?tag=imwan-21

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But if the first two letters are ever the same
Drop them both
Then say the Name
Like Bob Bob
Drop the Bs Bo-ob
Or Fred Fred
Drop the Fs Fo-red
Or Mary Mary
Drop the Ms Mo-ary
That's the only rule that is contrary

[2018-04-27] Shirley Ellis "Three Six Nine! The Best Of Shirley Ellis" (Ace UK)

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