This second-to-last release from NYC based singer Shirley Ellis (of "Name Game" fame) is a real banger! Seems as though she was finally able to show off her smooth vocals in a way that wasn't novelty oriented, then poof, she was gone off of the scene. Too bad, but this track (as well as the amazing "Clapping Song") have been played consistently on the soul scene since the beginning.
from 1967...
SHIRLEY ELLIS - SOUL TIME
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Hi Derek,
Def my fav of the last week. She also did a tasty version of Nitty Gritty if memory serves. Taking on a Gladys Knight song, now that's brave (or perhaps her version came first?)!
J
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