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Discover the story of the song > The Nitty Gritty – Shirley Ellis

Who sang The Nitty Gritty?

Release date: 1963

Duration: 02:18

Shirley Ellis released the song The Nitty Gritty. Date of release: 1963.

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The meaning of the song 'The Nitty Gritty ', based on the lyrics

What is The Nitty Gritty about?

🎶 The Nitty Gritty song analysis

The song talks about how some people know about something while others don't, but eventually everyone will have to face it. The protagonist sings that it's time to get down to the real nitty gritty and repeats the phrase as they dance along to the beat. The lyrics encourage the listener to let go and get down to the "nitty gritty," or the raw and real essence of whatever they are facing.

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