The Nitty Gritty
: Shirley EllisDate: 11/1963
From: In Action
Comment:
[Congress 202]
written by Lincoln Chase
| Chart | Debut date | Peak pos. |
|---|---|---|
| US | 16/11/1963 | 8 |
| US R&B | 4 |
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| Shirley Ellis singles chronology | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Nitty Gritty (11/1963 • 140 pts) | (That's) What the Nitty Gritty Is (02/1964 • 19 pts) | |
| Shirley Ellis singles by points | ||
|---|---|---|
| (That's) What the Nitty Gritty Is (02/1964 • 19 pts) | The Nitty Gritty (11/1963 • 140 pts) | The Name Game (12/1964 • 171 pts) |
Music video
| Song versions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
1963 • Shirley Ellis  • The Nitty Gritty |  | ||
| 1968 • Ricardo Ray • Nitty Gritty | | ||
| 1969 • Gladys Knight & the Pips • The Nitty Gritty | | ||