Recorded between 1963 and 1967, two dozen of the Nitty Gritty Girl’s finest recordings for Congress and Columbia, many written by her mentor Lincoln Chase.Includes Shirley’s unforgettable signature hits ‘The Nitty Gritty’, ‘The Name Game’, ‘The Clapping Song’ and ‘Soul Time’ (all in stereo), many other great singles, and highlights from her “In Action” and “Sugar, Let’s Shing-A-Ling: Soul Time With Shirley Ellis” albums.Bumper 24-page booklet features in-depth notes by Harry Young and a cornucopia of colourful illustrations, including eight previously unpublished photos courtesy of the Sony Music Archives.

• 1. The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap)
• 2. The Name Game
• 3. The Nitty Gritty
• 4. Don't Let Go *
• 5. Takin' Care of Business *
• 6. Such a Night *
• 7. Get Out *
• 8. Kansas City *
• 9. (That's) What the Nitty Gritty is
• 10. Bring It On Home To Me
• 11. C.C. Rider *
• 12. I Never Will Forget *
• 13. I See It, I Like It, I Want It *
• 14. The Puzzle Song (A Puzzle In Song)
• 15. Ka Ta Ga Ta Boom Beat
• 16. One Sour Note *
• 17. You Better Be Good, World *
• 18. Ever See a Diver Kiss His Wife While the Bubbles Bounce Abou
• 19. Birds, Bees, Cupids and Bows
• 20. Soul Time
• 21. Waitin'
• 22. Sugar, Let's Shing-A-Ling
• 23. Back Track
• 24. Yes I'm Ready