Catalog Number: 1000167766 Format: LP UPC: 8435395504420 Released in 1969, Nitty Gritty was the sixth album by Gladys Knight and 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).