The Nitty Gritty (song)
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"The Nitty Gritty" is a 1963 song written by Lincoln Chase and recorded by Shirley Ellis. Released by Congress Records, it reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1964.[2]
Quick Facts Single by Shirley Ellis, from the album ...
"The Nitty Gritty" | ||||
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Single by Shirley Ellis | ||||
from the album The Nitty Gritty | ||||
B-side | "Give Me a List" | |||
Released | 1963 | |||
Genre | R&B, novelty | |||
Length | 2:12 | |||
Label | Congress | |||
Songwriter(s) | Lincoln Chase | |||
Producer(s) | Hutch Davie | |||
Shirley Ellis singles chronology | ||||
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Quick Facts Single by Gladys Knight & the Pips, from the album Nitty Gritty ...
"The Nitty Gritty" | ||||
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Single by Gladys Knight & the Pips | ||||
from the album Nitty Gritty | ||||
B-side | "Got Myself a Man" | |||
Released | June 26, 1969 | |||
Recorded | 1969 | |||
Studio | Motown | |||
Genre | R&B[1] | |||
Length | 2:59 | |||
Label | Soul Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Lincoln Chase | |||
Producer(s) | Norman Whitfield | |||
Gladys Knight & the Pips singles chronology | ||||
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