Friday, January 20, 2017

"The Puzzle Song (A Puzzle In Song)" by Shirley Ellis

New York singing sensation Shirley Ellis is best known for her big dance numbers, such as "The Nitty Gritty" (#8 in 1963), "The Name Game" (#3 in 1964), and "The Clapping Song" (#8 in 1965). It seemed each year produced another R&B hit for her.

But a lesser known number only found its way to #78 in 1965 - "The Puzzle Song (A Puzzle In Song)". This is a great tune that deserved better. Ellis would make her final appearance on the charts in 1967 with "Soul Time" going to #67. She passed away in 2005 at the age of 76.

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