Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Soul Salute: Nickolas Ashford

Nick Ashford was born May 4, 1942 in South Carolina. Legendary songwriter with his wife Valerie Simpson, here is a sampling of the great songs Ashford & Simpson sang together and wrote for others. Happy Birthday and a Soul Salute to Nickolas Ashford.

"It Seems to Hang On"


"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
written by Ashford & Simpson


And on Diana Ross' version, Ashford & Simpson also sing backup


Ashford & Simpson & Diana Ross

"The Boss"


"It's My House"



Ashford & Simpson & Chaka Khan

"Im Every Woman"


"Clouds"



And some of their best as husband and wife performing together...

"Is It Still Good To Ya"


And it must still be good. For nearly 50 years, Ashford & Simpson, a relationship that is SOLID as a rock.

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