Birth Name: Shirley Ellis
Occupation: Soul Singer
Place Of Birth: New York
Date Of Birth: January 19, 1929
Date Of Death: October 5, 2005
Cause Of Death: N/A
Ethnicity: Unknown
Nationality: American
Shirley Ellis was born on the 19th of January, 1929. She was best known for being a Soul Singer. Soul singer best remembered for her hit novelty songs, including 1965’s “The Clapping Song,” which sold over one million copies. Her music has lived on in popular culture through cover versions by artists like Madeline Bell and Aaron Carter .
Shirley Ellis was born in New York. She got her start as a songwriter for bands like The Chords. She was also a member of the group The Metronomes. One of her biggest hits, “The Name Game,” was featured prominently in an episode of American Horror Story of the same name.
Shirley Ellis was a Capricorn and was born in the Silent Generation.
JUMP TO: Shirley Ellis’s biography, facts, family, personal life, zodiac, videos and related celebs.
Childhood
Shirley Ellis was born in 1920s. The 1920s represented an era of change and growth. The decade was one of learning and exploration. The economic boom and the Jazz Age were over, and America began the period called the Great Depression. Discover what happened on this day.
Shirley Ellis is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. Generation. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love.
Education
Shirley’s education details are not available at this time. Please check back soon for updates.
Family
Shirley Ellis’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and her father’s name is under review. We will continue to update information on Shirley Ellis’s parents.
Associated with
Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, Shirley Ellis kept her personal life private. Once more details are available, we will update this section.
Shirley Ellis was born in the Year of the Serpent.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Shirley Ellis |
| NICKNAME: | Shirley Ellis |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| AGE GENERATION: | Silent Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Capricorn |
| BIRTH DAY: | Saturday |
| DEATH DAY: | Wednesday |
Videos
Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Shirley Ellis was a Capricorn. People of this zodiac sign like family, tradition, and dislike almost everything at some point. The strengths of this sign are being responsible, disciplined, good managers, while weaknesses can be to be the know-it-all, unforgiving, condescending and expecting the worst. The greatest overall compatibility with Capricorn is Taurus and Cancer.
Chinese Zodiac: Shirley Ellis was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are often seen as humorous and gifted in literature and art. However, the snake can be overly suspicious, which makes them a bit paranoid.
Ruling Planet: Shirley Ellis had a ruling planet of Saturn and has a ruling planet of Saturn and by astrological associations Saturday is ruled by Saturn. Saturn is a planet of commitment and responsibility, but also restriction and delay. People who are born with Saturn as the ruling planet are disciplined and are hard workers.
Shirley Ellis’s birth sign is Capricorn and she had a ruling planet of Saturn.
Don’t miss
Who’s the richest Soul Singer in the world?
Who are the richest people in the world?
When is Shirley Ellis’s birthday?
Fans also viewed
Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn’t look right, contact us. This page is updated often with new details about Shirley Ellis. Bookmark this page and come back often for updates.