Gladys Knight And The Pips - The Nitty Gritty
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Gladys Knight & The Pips – The Nitty Gritty (1969)
Gladys Knight & The Pips get down and funky with this infectious slice of late-'60s Motown soul, produced by the legendary Norman Whitfield. Originally recorded by Shirley Ellis in 1963, Lincoln Chase's "The Nitty Gritty" receives a tougher, more rhythmically driven makeover, with a punchy brass arrangement, driving percussion and Gladys delivering a wonderfully spirited vocal performance.
Released on Motown's Soul subsidiary in June 1969, the single became a major hit, reaching No. 2 on the US R&B chart and No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. The recording captures Whitfield's increasingly adventurous production style, moving towards the harder-edged funk and socially conscious soul that would soon define much of Motown's late-'60s output.
The original US 45 pairs "The Nitty Gritty" with "Got Myself A Good Man", another upbeat, groove-heavy number written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong.
A fantastic dancefloor-filler that bridges classic Motown soul and the funkier sounds of the late '60s.