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UK collection. 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booklet features in-depth notes by Harry Young and a cornucopia of colorful illustrations, including eight previously unpublished photos courtesy of the Sony Music Archives. Album Tracks 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 19. Bubbles Bounce About Above the Water? 20. Birds, Bees, Cupids and Bows 21. Soul Time 22. Waitin' 23. Sugar, Let's Shing-A-Ling 24. Back Track 25. Yes I'm Ready
