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"The Clapping Song" is an American song, written by Lincoln Chase, originally arranged by Charles Calello and recorded by Shirley Ellis in 1965.[citation needed]

The single sold over a million copies, and peaked at number eight in the United States[1] and number six in the UK.[2]


Background


The song was released shortly after Ellis had released "The Name Game". "The Clapping Song" incorporates lyrics from the song "Little Rubber Dolly" (which does not contain the ‘three six nine’ part)[3][failed verification] a 1930s song recorded by the Light Crust Doughboys, and also features instructions for a clapping game.


Chart performance


Chart (1965) Peak
position
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company) 6
US Billboard Hot 100 8
US Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles[4] 16

Notable cover versions


The song has been covered many times:


References


  1. "Shirley Ellis The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap) Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  2. "The Clapping Song Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  3. "Shirley Ellis's The Clapping Song". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 23 May 2012. ("Little Rubber Dolly" available at YouTube)
  4. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 186.
  5. "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
  6. "Pia Zadora The Clapping Song Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  7. "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved 10 July 2022.

The Clapping Song Lyrics


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[de] The Clapping Song

The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap) ist ein Lied der amerikanischen Soulsängerin Shirley Ellis aus dem Jahr 1965. Das Lied wurde von Lincoln Chase geschrieben und bei dem Label Congress Records als Single veröffentlicht. Chase verwendete für den Refrain einen Zählreim, den er dem bekannten Bluegrass-Song Rubber Dolly entnahm.
- [en] The Clapping Song



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