Not only were a they a dynamic duo they wrote hits for a number of artists as well. Rest in Peace Nick Ashford
@akastarchild7 ай бұрын
They were a great team. Their songs were beautiful and soulful. They wrote good songs for others but their songs took on a much deeper meaning when they performed them themselves. You could hear the love in their voices. Amber and Jay should listen to "Is It Still Good To You," next. Then they will hear what we are trying to get them to understand.❤❤❤
@stephaniejones47497 ай бұрын
@@akastarchild You are so right
@akastarchild7 ай бұрын
@@stephaniejones4749 They wrote so much beautiful music, that I'm sure we have forgotten more than half of it. Such talent. RIP Nick and stay strong Val. You are loved.
@aceblades86797 ай бұрын
Like Batman and Robin
@ryanawilson85497 ай бұрын
He died?!
@jelmore31417 ай бұрын
Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, songwriters supreme.. Aint no mountain high enough, too many Motown classics to name.. decided to perform their own material and had a spectacular career as performers.
@RedBud3157 ай бұрын
They were Hot! Hot! Hot! Hot! Hot!
@josephtoney3607 ай бұрын
The Supremes did not sing Ain't No Mountain High Enough that is Diana Ross's second solo single they are so wrote and produced Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell version of Ain't No Mountain High Enough
@RedBud3157 ай бұрын
@@josephtoney360 He didn't say the Supremes sang anything. He called them songwriters supreme
@josephtoney3607 ай бұрын
@@RedBud315 thank you,I stand corrected
@NeptuneLady19577 ай бұрын
...not just Motown!!!
@surlechapeau7 ай бұрын
J/A, they wrote: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "You're All I Need to Get By," "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" by Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell; "Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)" by Diana Ross and Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman" !!! and many more.
@sjlittler707 ай бұрын
Wow. Did not know that 👏🏻
@jazzyd3127 ай бұрын
Let's not forget the songs written for Ray Charles, including "Let's Go Get Stoned."
@kathleenmurphy62207 ай бұрын
I had no idea they wrote all these amazing songs.
@lydmarl.4752 ай бұрын
@@kathleenmurphy6220yes they where the duo (couple) hitmakers of the 60/70/80’s!!!
@moniteo58362 ай бұрын
Also alot of the songs on the wiz❤
@mtinta20007 ай бұрын
Ashford and Simpson are songwriting royalty!!!
@l.brandehilton71076 ай бұрын
Indeed!!! UHHKAAY !!!
@scottboswell64067 ай бұрын
It's Nick Ashford and Valeri Simpson!! This song was huge across the charts, pop, r&b, everywhere!!
@rjjcms17 ай бұрын
Enormous hit in the UK too,in the earliest weeks of 1985 when it got to number 3.
@karenduncan24787 ай бұрын
You need to react to Peaches and Herb "Reunited?"
@Robsan407 ай бұрын
After that "Shake Your Groove Thing"
@karenduncan24787 ай бұрын
@@Robsan40 Yes, most definitely!
@juliewhite74697 ай бұрын
Great suggestions ❤😊
@bunnyheywood7 ай бұрын
My absolute top favorite song by Peaches & Herb. Such a beautiful song. "Reunited"came out just as I had reunited with a guy I was soooo crazy about...I broke the relationship off telling myself I would be fine without him ...but every day was torture without him....two months later I broke down and called him crying and apologizing and he was so glad and we reunited and we happy once again. This song came out the very same week and to this day many,many decades later this reminds me of our time together. Growing old together wasn't meant to be but it was great in the time we had together and we made some fabulous and wonderful memories.😊
@hustledude7 ай бұрын
Yesssssss
@Ontir7 ай бұрын
If you saw them on TV, you knew this wasn't just a song. It was who they were. It's hard to believe he's been gone almost 13 years.
@jvsmith78887 ай бұрын
A real love story, married in 1974, together for 37 years until Nick Ashford's death in 2011. These 2 were successful performers but were undoubtably more successful behind the scenes as song writers and producers. This duo was one of the powerhouse production teams at Motown during Motown's glory days where they were responsible for numerous hits over the years.
@craigarandolph7 ай бұрын
Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson … they wrote a lot of great songs together … R I P NICK ASHFORD …
@anthonyblakely3997 ай бұрын
This duet were the biggest songwriter s for Motown's artists and soul groups like The Temptations....The Four Tops....The Supremes....Dianna Ross....a long string of number ones. They were so huge, Ashford & Simpson had their own variety TV Show. R.I.P. Ashford.
@keithwarrington24307 ай бұрын
Really, the biggest for Motown more than Holland, Dozier, Holland?
@vanessa4u4evr7 ай бұрын
The story of this couple reads almost like a fairy tale. You are looking at LEGENDS here. From writing hits for Ray Charles to writing and producing 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' for Motown, plus hundreds of other hits for themselves and other singers, they ascended from struggling artists to musical icons - LITERALLY. Got to see them perform in 1977 (or 78) at Crampton Hall on Howard University's campus when I was a student there. They were really young then and they turned it out. Rest In Peace Nick Ashford. And carry on Valerie Simpson. You guys set the night on fiyah back in the day. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥♥️
@MrSwitzerland12347 ай бұрын
Talk about taking me back to a happy time. They were magic. RIP Nicholas Ashford
@Lovejazz017 ай бұрын
So finally you check out the legends Ashford & Simpson, legendary husband and wife duo, and legendary songwrighters , they wrote some of the most legendary hits in music history ….
@lifewuzonceezr7 ай бұрын
SPUM/PUP!!
@Lovejazz017 ай бұрын
@@lifewuzonceezr ?
@timchopp27777 ай бұрын
This song was iconic
@petercourtien45817 ай бұрын
It really was!🎶❤️
@laydown63 ай бұрын
Still is
@Friend_Of_The_Muse7 ай бұрын
Ashford and Simpson were a married power house songwriting duo for many other artist/hits. Every now and then they would do their own songs/hits. They wrote the Marvin Gaye/Tammy Terrell hit "Aint no mountain high enough".
@susanworkman5297 ай бұрын
Singers/song writers Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson were a fantastic talented duo. Love this song.
@clg36977 ай бұрын
Suggest Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson as singers - "Is It Still Good To Ya" showcases Nick's falsetto & "Send It" are both ballads with their magical harmonies. "Found a Cure" is upbeat & dance at the disco. "Street Corner" has the beat and I love the bass. Thanks for the reaction. 💜 Ashford & Simpson as songwriters are an essential part of music education & music history.
@rickeyjay71647 ай бұрын
Great tune choices!
@tlt-ell11937 ай бұрын
I would also add Quincy Jones' "Stuff Like That" (w/ Chaka Khan)
@audreycumby10757 ай бұрын
@@tlt-ell1193 YES
@debibailey29687 ай бұрын
One of the best songs! I always LOVED this song and duo!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@ken75310777 ай бұрын
An 80's classic
@jt99947 ай бұрын
it is great to watch amber reacting, she is dancing and she really gets into the music, her facial reactions are priceless
@Earcandy737 ай бұрын
Nick Ashmore and Valerie Simpson. They spent much more time writing for the Motown greats: “Ain’t Nothin’ Like the Real Thing” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell along with “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Martin & Tammi, then also Diana Ross. They also wrote “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand” and “Remember Me” for Miss Ross. They were songwriting royalty. A lovely couple. Nick passed away just a few years ago.
@lydmarl.4757 ай бұрын
The woman is Valerie Simpson and so he is Nick Ashford! The best writers of the 70/80’s. He has passed away many years, she is still around, was on a Jazz cruise in 2017 where she was in the lineup. Was great seeing this great legend! She owns a club here in Harlem/NY the Sugar Bar.
@DarrylSellers7 ай бұрын
Solid is a true testament and tribute to their love! ♥ They met at Harlem's White Rock Baptist Church in 1964. They got married in 1974. Yes, Ashford & Simpson's love and bond...."Sold" as a rock indeed!
@InvestBetter.7 ай бұрын
Shot in Central Park, in 1984, this is pretty much what life was like, in Central Park, in 1984 There best performing single, reaching #12 in October of 1984. It was their only Gold record and only song to reach the Top 20 Nick Ashford passed away in 2011, at 70 years old
@waltpasternak94267 ай бұрын
Another great duo you'll love is Peaches and Herb singing Shake that groove thing.
@lreed10407 ай бұрын
"Shake Your Groove Thing" just so Jay and Amber would get it right if they decide to react to it. They would be Chair Dancing again with that groove.
@redfullpack7 ай бұрын
I believe both of you are born after the 80s. Appreciate you enjoyed a 80s CLASSIC . The late Nick Ashford would have approved and give ya LOTS of Thumbs UP
@davidscott1297 ай бұрын
I'm one of the many who suggested this song. When homeless Nick Ashford went to a church mission for a meal, and heard Valerie Simpson singing gospel, the universe forged a connection that resulted in one of the greatest R&B duos ever. They were also great songwriters, creating hits for Aretha, Ray Charles, Diana Ross and many others.
@MKins717 ай бұрын
SNL did a skit during the 2008 elections where Maya Rudolph as Michele Obama sang “SOLID, solid as Barack”
@amyk91757 ай бұрын
And I can never hear it any other way since that night
@Faltor8957 ай бұрын
Yuck.
@MKins717 ай бұрын
@@Faltor895 that’s the same reaction I have when I hear the name trump, except vomit follows.
@juliemnm82737 ай бұрын
@@MKins71 Poor baby. Whatcha gonna do when Trump wins in 2024???
There is another song Ashford and Simpson sang. It's rare footage from 1978 released in honor of Nick Ashford when he passed away. The song is "Is It Still Good To Ya". They sang it so beautifully! It's a slow love song but you guys will love it. And yes, Jay, you get to hear Nick Ashford's falsetto.
@timchromecast7 ай бұрын
Their love was solid as a rock, why don't they make music like this anymore...
@davidbronstein27457 ай бұрын
I bought the single in 1984 the day I heard it on the radio in harlem USA. I still remember that summer like it was yesterday. Never forget it.
@rhondaatkins17767 ай бұрын
I was 13, but I remember when this song was out. SO BIG!
@hervehightower23647 ай бұрын
first rest in peace to nick ashford you are so miss on earth these two were two best writers and husband and with duo they so many songs and many aritsits that written for and valerie amazing here.
@Jagangela7 ай бұрын
Finally! Ashford and Simpson...yes!
@vdoman7 ай бұрын
I have always liked this song. I don't know why most of my peers don't, but I do. Great voices, go together so good, gives me chills
@marningritaguy7 ай бұрын
They are royalty in songwriting. You can also see their love.
@BrenJen867 ай бұрын
Such a great husband and wife team - Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson! This was their biggest hit as a duo, but as composers, they wrote a bunch of hit songs for other artists. They wrote, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough and I’m Every Woman among other classic songs. RIP Nick
@michallowenstein23297 ай бұрын
They wrote too many songs to list here. Amazing song writing married duo who also performed. I was fortunate enough to see them in concert twice. Their talent and love for each other was so amazing. Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Two of the best. Nick. We miss you!! ❤❤❤
@misterswatkins7 ай бұрын
Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. They were also very talented songwriters for many other artists
@ellenjones78197 ай бұрын
Ashford & Simpson were an American husband-and-wife songwriting duo who wrote many hit songs, especially for artists in Motown.
@juliewhite74697 ай бұрын
They also did an album with Dr. Maya Angelou ❤
@theresaanderson82737 ай бұрын
OMG memories. I Love Nick Ashford and Valarie Simpson. Such a great vocal and married duo. ❤❤❤❤ . Thanks Jay and Amber just what I needed.
@SoloArt82507 ай бұрын
I love the line when she says, “and for love’s sake, each mistake - you forgave” ❤
@palmirasanchez7 ай бұрын
The 80s never fail. I loved hearing them, thank you so much! Their sound is pure.
@tomnewman76827 ай бұрын
LOVED ASHFORD AND SIMPSON, TWO OF THE NICEST PEOPLE YOU COULD EVER MEET!!
@susej1able6 ай бұрын
Nick Ashford/Valerie Simpson, super talented duo. They could do it all. Not only did they write their own songs, but they wrote and produced for other artist. Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, 5th Dimension, Ray Charles, and of course Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. And the list goes on. Nick and Val worked at Motown back in the 60s writing and producing. We miss them, they definitely left their mark on popular music. RIP Nick.
@Jude_1967 ай бұрын
WHAT a TEAM THEY WERE!! SO GLAD to see ya'll reacting to them! LOVE THIS SONG!! :)
@fitzgivesfits17 ай бұрын
Billy Ocean with long hair and a perm. YES!!!
@ramzgirl7 ай бұрын
Omg my husband sings that song all the time. Amazing!!!!
@chab1rd1557 ай бұрын
Blast from the past!!! I forgot about this song! Thank you!❤
@TheOicyu8127 ай бұрын
In 1985, I was a sophomore in high school and one of my classes flew to Greece for a week. On the flight over I must have listened to this song on the inflight radio station countless times. The song had just been released the year prior (1984) and was still getting a lot of play on the radio. I loved it then and I still love it now.
@scottvanhille56887 ай бұрын
"We're Solid! Solid As A Rock!" Thanks for doing this request. This was fun! I do suggest "It Seems To Hang On."
@lreed10407 ай бұрын
Great song and reaction! For a jam give their "It Seems To Hang On" a try. Another Duo you would also enjoy would be Peaches & Herb. Start with their 1978 hit "Shake Your Groove Thing" for some definite chair dancing and then their 1978 hit "Reunited" for that romantic chill. Their 1980 hit "I Pledge My Love" is also a definite Romantic Chill vibe. There, another new duo for you. I have to throw in two other songs. One by Cherrelle & Alexander O'Neal. It's called "Saturday Love" and the other is "Don't Look Any Further" by Dennis Edwards & Siedah Garret. You both would enjoy these two also. "With You I'm Born Again" by Billy Preston & Syreeta also. How could I forget to add this Beautiful love song. It's another must.
@arthurlangford58617 ай бұрын
Super hit songwriters, notably for Motown, who also had a great recording career of their own! Try one of my favorites "It Seems To Hang On"! You'll love it!
@shirleyjones94607 ай бұрын
Such a great musical team but you can also tell how much they loved each other. Rest in peace Nick Ashford 🙏💜
@pamjarrett-s9s7 ай бұрын
Omg! I had forgotten about this song! What a blast from the past! I use to do aerobics with this song! Lol!
@groothewanderer37107 ай бұрын
Recommended Duet: Patti Austin & James Ingram. "Baby Come To Me" or their other song "How Do You Keep the Music Playing".
@AnthonyWilliams-ot1yk7 ай бұрын
Ashford and Simpson were also song writers for some of the most recognizable artists of popular music.
@flodee85617 ай бұрын
The husband is Nick Ashford and the wife is Valerie Simpson. These two were national treasures musically! Nick passed away in 2011. They wrote so many hits for so many Motown artists and many others.
@dwainwilder73377 ай бұрын
Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Before Asford and Simpson became the powerhouse singers, they wrote many songs performed by many Motown artist.
@jofoster15967 ай бұрын
They started as house writers for Motown in the 60s. Released a lot of their own amazing material in the 70s and finally got wider recognition in the 80s with this song. One of the great songwriting teams of all time.
@karin-n1hАй бұрын
Great unsung, breakthrough artist if my decade the 80s
@darylmckay7 ай бұрын
I'd forgotten this incredible couple and song. Thanks for reminding me of this beautiful song and duo ❤
@elladunbar49767 ай бұрын
Your next reaction should be "Is it still good to ya". This husband and wife writing team have numerous hits that they wrote for other very popular artists also. Nicholas Ashford and Valerie Simpson have sooo many hits as writers and performers! They finally decided to record their own songs and were very successful.
@richardrichard96317 ай бұрын
This couple are more than just singers. They wrote and produced some of the greatest songs for some of the greatest stars in the world. Amazing people who gave me the sound track to my life. For ever thankful to them x
@karlxtrava7 ай бұрын
One of the greatest songwriting teams in the history of American pop music.
@brianwebb98277 ай бұрын
80s R&B!!! I think I wore this cassette tape out playing this song over and over and over …
@Mark-rw9gw7 ай бұрын
They are Legendary, so many hits over the years, and they wrote I'm every woman for the iconic Chaka Khan, great choice.
@stevenblock97127 ай бұрын
Married until Ashford's death at age 70 in 2011, this couple were very successful songwriters as well as performers. They wrote hits for many stars before and after joining Motown. Among their Motown hits were 4 of the great Marvin Gaye-Tammi Terrell hits, including Ain't No Mountain High Enough and You're All I Need To Get By, and I'm Gonna Make You Love Me for the Supremes and Temptations together.
@juliewhite74697 ай бұрын
They later made an album with Dr. Maya Angelou too ❤😊
@alexmarin42457 ай бұрын
Absolutely banger! Great singers and composers! I LOVE IT! GREAT REACTION, GUYS!
@themajicman7457 ай бұрын
This was their most successful song, but my favorite of theirs was "Is it Still Good to Ya" They use to write music at Motown for many of their stars and especially for Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
@bradleypaulus29267 ай бұрын
Thanks for this wonderful, happy, beautiful song. It always brings good feelings. Those two are extremely talented in so many artistic ways.
@nancysmith86266 ай бұрын
Ahhhh, love it. This song was huge the year it came out, reminds me of good times from my childhood. One of the best duets of the 80s!
@marthaz7 ай бұрын
Yes! 😍 Not only were these two magnificent, legendary songwriters, they literally glowed on stage with love for each other and their Mutual love of music. Incredibly spiritual couple. You'd probably resonate with, "Let Love Use Me", and "Send It." Those two songs are really in line with the sentiment of your Channel - love and sharing it. 👍💕
@randomlibra7 ай бұрын
OMGosh! I haven't heard this in DECADES!!! Bringing back the memories!!!
@patrickvidal7547 ай бұрын
Among the best in the world , singing, composition, lyrics , arrangements ,interpretation... geniuses
@denisef16847 ай бұрын
Danced many, MANY times to this song way back when!!!!!
@primurph7 ай бұрын
They wrote dozens of big hits.Their music is a good intro into Tammi Terrell who was great .She only lived to 25.She sang duets with Marvin Gaye.”Ain’t no mountain high enough “ “Nothing like the real thing” and “ You’re all I need to get by”.
@epongeverte7 ай бұрын
*That was h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-ot!*
@allisonreed76827 ай бұрын
Rest in peace, Nick Ashford ✨
@Robsan407 ай бұрын
Awesome, now you need to do another Huge husband and wife 70's act: Peaches And Herb. Their 2 biggest hits were "Shake Your Groove Thing" and "Reunited" (4 weeks at #1!).
@lilamuzik33857 ай бұрын
One of the happiest somgs ever. Loved Ashford and Simpson !
@TracyfromNC7 ай бұрын
Watching g your eyes pop right open when 😮Nick first came in With It was no time to play!! This is exactly why this song is iconic!
@TracyfromNC7 ай бұрын
Such a lovely positively rocking tune!
@jellyrollnorton7 ай бұрын
Takes me right back to ‘84/85. One of the songs in the soundtrack of my life. So positive and joyful.
@TracyfromNC7 ай бұрын
Such an awesome banger, loved seeing your surprise reaction!!!!
@R-L-I7 ай бұрын
Yes Ashford & Simpson is a husband/wife duo that their biggest heyday was the late 70’s and early 80’s although they had many songs “Solid” is their biggest hit and their signature song, growing up as a kid this song was all over the radio and it’s a great song too, I’m with you Jay, my favorite part was on the chorus when they say “h-h-h-h-hot!” 😂
@ghostlee64347 ай бұрын
He's super corny..he only focuses on the same drum beat and always closes his eyes like he's absorbing the music, which he doesn't..
@deshaunx7767 ай бұрын
@@ghostlee6434Respectfully bro, that’s a damn lie. Once you’ve been in Rob Squad for awhile, you’d know Jay is VERY honest compared to other reactors. He & Amber focus on positives, but there’s a ton of songs, artists, & styles Jay can’t stand. Amber lightens the mood when he gets pissy.
@Lolo-zs2eo7 ай бұрын
One of my favorites "Is it still good to you? It really showcases their range.
@cashflowhustles7 ай бұрын
Ashford and Simpson were BEAST MODE as songwriters DECADES before they became actual recording artists. They have a long list of hits that they have written for multiple hit artists.
@alejandrobojorquez61817 ай бұрын
B.T. EXPRESS - Do It (Till You're Satisfied) 1970s SOUL / FUNK / R&B an amazing classic JAMM! with lots of Groovy vocals and musical arrangements from Cool Horns to other super creative instruments, the entire song gets you moving 🎸
@jamesway7 ай бұрын
Wow, my cousin Wade was in that band and they used to practice in my Aunts basement before they made it big. My cousin left the band before they became famous. I was too young so I don't remember them but I grew up knowing the song and the story.
@TheInfo457 ай бұрын
It was so excited that you reacted to this song. It's such a happy memory of my childhood. Their songs that they wrote throughout the decades have been such a moment builder in people's lives. This was one of those you had to crank up either in the car or in the shower. It just made you feel so good. The only thing is I wish you had listened all the way to the end for that last As a Rock at the very end of the video. I am positive you guys will be cranking this up around your house from now on. I can see how HaHaHaHahappy it made you guys.
@rosemarywatson12317 ай бұрын
I always loved Ashford and Simpson for their writing skills and their singing skills. Their marriage stood the test of time. Nick Ashford. Valerie Simpson. I saw them in concert. I was surprised at how entertaining they were!
@donnabohanon15707 ай бұрын
They were phenomenal together, iconic. So many hits. RIP Nick.
@jackiec8597 ай бұрын
You've heard many, many of their compositions, and you didn't even know it. Their musical library is filled to the rafters.
@angelagazzo48007 ай бұрын
I love them still after all these years .
@elegantirony787 ай бұрын
Ashford & Simpson were mostly songwriters. They wrote some later Motown songs including Ain't No Mountain High Enough. They also performed some of their songs. What Makes You Feel Like Doing Stuff Like That is my favorite by them and a great dance tune
@Lalaloveseveryone6 ай бұрын
"It Seems to Hang On" is another song you should check out 🥠
@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.7 ай бұрын
They've been artists since the '60s they wrote songs for many Motown artists. Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, husband and wife duo, have had their own hits since the '70s, please check out: "It Seems To Hang On" by them.
@stephenulmer37817 ай бұрын
Love this song! Glad Ya'll did the music video ❤️ Next 80s song might I suggest " In my house" by The Mary Jane girls" from around the same time as this song( mid 80s) 😊 the original video is best 😊 In big cities you see people singing, playing instruments all kinds of stuff in the parks etc....😊
@_blueskies6 ай бұрын
"High Rise" is another great song from Ashford and Simpson. Definitely one for the playlist.
@fantasyguru267 ай бұрын
This song was my intro to Ashford & Simpson as a young teenager. Big hit on the radio in 1984. As I've aged I've learned of the absolute impact this duo had on r&b/soul music. Not only through their performances but as prolific songwriters for other artists. My favorite of theirs "It Seems to Hang On" from their 1978 LP Is It Still Good to Ya.
@creinicke10007 ай бұрын
Loved how they looked at each other when singing..