Shirley Ellis – The Nitty Gritty (1963)
Description
“The Nitty Gritty” is a 1963 song written by Lincoln Chase and recorded by Shirley Ellis. Released by Congress Records, it reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1964.
| “The Nitty Gritty” | |
|---|---|
| Single by Shirley Ellis | |
| 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 |
