Nitty Gritty [LP]

Gladys Knight & The Pips - Nitty Gritty [LP]

Released in 1969, Nitty Gritty was the sixth album by Gladys Knight & The Pips. Thanks to the influence of producer Norman Whitfield, it places emphasis on the raw funk and soul sounds of the band resulting in an unforgettable set. Three of the singles included became hits: ''Didn't You Know (You'd Have to Cry Sometime)'' (#63 Pop, #11 R&B), ''Nitty Gritty'' (#19 Pop, #2 R&B), and ''Friendship Train'' (#17 Pop, #2 R&B). Available on 140g virgin vinyl.

SIDE A: 1. Cloud Nine, 2. Runnin' Out, 3. Didn't You Know (You'd Have To Cry Sometime), 4. (I Know) I'm Losing You, 5. The Nitty Gritty, 6. Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone. SIDE B: 7. All I Could Do Was Cry, 8. Keep An Eye, 9. Got Myself A Good Man, 10. It's Summer, 11. The Stranger, 12. I Want Him To Say It Again.

Tracklist

1. Cloud Nine
2. Runnin' Out
3. Didn't You Know (You'd Have to Cry Sometime)
4. (I Know) I'm Losing You
5. The Nitty Gritty
6. Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone
7. All I Could Do Was Cry
8. Keep An Eye
9. Got Myself a Good Man
10. It's Summer
11. The Stranger
12. I Want Him to Say It Again