Celebrity Underrated - The Nick Ashford Story (R&B Group Ashford and Simpson)

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[@jenisemcintyre3839]

What I always loved about this powerhouse duo is that Nick was always a gentleman and Valerie was always a lady!

[@empresserica]

YES!!!💃🏽

[@malikkimanimaasai3703]

Facts! Never a scandal...

[@biancagerman9808]

Yessss! ❤

[@tarifalston8732]

True definition of a power couple

[@deloreswillis9224]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@skyblue375]

They deserve a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, like NOW.

[@learhaynes1002]

Facts

[@jercetti5763]

It's a shame that Nick isn't in the Rock & Roll Hall Fame as Ashford & Simpson, but hopefully they will get nominated soon

[@learhaynes1002]

Facts

[@maryjohnson5079]

Ashford and Simpson were such a talented couple who wrote a lot of number one hits.

[@paulettaharrison8347]

THEY SHOULD HAVE TWO STARS ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME!!

[@tiffanygreer9264]

They were soulmates and their love was solid ❤️❤️❤️

[@sandraholmes4541]

As a rock.

[@learhaynes1002]

Facts

[@Icedee1981]

Legendary duo in history. Both are always solid as a rock. 😊

[@jamespittman9256]

❤❤❤❤❤❤THE 80 MUSIC 🎶 🎵 👌 🙌 ❤️ ♥️ 🎶

[@misterbee66]

AMEN!!!! My very favorite song 🎵 of theirs.

[@kayshawnsimmons5585]

Yes,

[@CJCrump]

That part...

[@MonicaMariaMcLean]

​@@jamespittman9256That's when I was born 1984.

[@user-si1jk8jy2j]

I have to admit, those two were solid, solid like a rock, just like the song says. RIP Nick Ashford.

[@kayshawnsimmons5585]

YES🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🥰

[@Kikyolover9]

I agree completely

[@learhaynes1002]

Facts

[@brian1291]

Apart from the shitty racism in those days, the 60's/70's seems like damn amazing decades to have lived in. So much great music, and women were soooooo freaking beautiful

[@charlita25]

And the drugs ... I use to wish I was born in the 70's so I could sing the music 🎶 🎵

[@brian1291]

@@charlita25 you cute. You can be my drug

[@learhaynes1002]

Preach

[@MsMcGillis2]

They were not a secret as I’ve known of them back in the days of Motown. They wrote a lot of music for Motown which is what I as a Baby Boomer grew up on. They are PHENOMENAL!!!

[@sistamaryclarence]

Yes I always admired the fact they gained great success w.Motown but was also able to move on from Motown to even greater success 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 their run of hits for Marvin & Tammi will forever remain iconic

[@garealemcgill6967]

Yes they are fantastic I love them both

[@valeriapope8250]

They truly was.."Solid as a Rock!!!!" SIP Mr. Nick Ashford ❤❤❤

[@staceycoleman3171]

Right everybody knew abt them.

[@DevanteMcDaniel]

I am soooo glad u did this man! Ashford & Simpson are ICONS, & their legacy is untouchable!

[@deloreswillis9224]

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@learhaynes1002]

Preach

[@meandmy2cents309]

Shout out to Nick for giving us all hair goals since the 70s. 🥰

[@cindyc12]

This was great and Solid As A Rock is the jam! Also, Nick was a beautiful chocolate man and he doesn't get enough credit for his fashion sense

[@deloreswillis9224]

I concur❤

[@learhaynes1002]

Facts

[@beaniegee5129]

Ashford and Simpson also made an appearance on New York Undercover in the episode No Greater Love along with Chris Webber, Shawn McLean, N'Bushe Wright and Anthony Mason

[@kayshawnsimmons5585]

I remember that, New York Undercover had some great musical acts on it

[@learhaynes1002]

​@@kayshawnsimmons5585Always

[@turiyahall7526]

What a dynamic duo that is so underrated,there is no reason why they shouldn’t have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,I used to love going to the sugar bar,they had some good food, thank you Bobby for giving them their flowers

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

Thank you for bringing us this story. Fun Fact: Ashford & Simpson were also on the Def By Temptation soundtrack in 1990. We can please get stories on the following singers: Billy Paul Bill Withers The Brothers Johnson Al Jarreau Maurice White Leroy “Sugafoot” Bonner Luther Vandross

[@sharris3624]

Yesssssss please and thanks in advance!

[@tyliekinc.]

Luther Was never underrated

[@Fay-xe5yq]

❤❤❤A Gentleman and His Lady❤❤❤Truly blessed to have found their Soul Mates early in their lives coupled with the understanding of how to sustain it into infinity. They began with a religious background and this I believe is what kept their marriage,lovely family, self made business and fame safe for all time. My age bracket is in-between the two of theirs and I have adored them from the start of their careers. They never disappointed. Blessings to Valerie and the girls.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@washum54]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@specialk5579]

Thank You Sir🙌🏽 RIP to one of the greatest all around performers Nick Ashford 👌🏽

[@charlitajohnson1148]

Ashford And Simpson Are True Music Legends!🎤🎤

[@karencoleman6442]

Ashford and Simpson were truly ahead of their time. Their are legendary in their own right. Their music will live on for future generations to enjoy!!! May Nick Ashford rest in God's loving arms. ❤️ ♥️ 💜 💖 ❤

[@theresawebb1968]

This should've happened a long time ago nick Ashford wrote great tunes with his wife Valerie Simpson.

[@JerseyFRAT]

I used to perform at the Sugar Bar back in the day. Met Nick one night and he was the coolest...i didnt know his face but i knew the music... He and his wife perform and it blew my mind #RIPNICKASHFORD

[@cjkita9802]

My favorite song by them is It Seems To Hang On...that joint hits! Thier love for each others shines through 💕 RIH Nick❤

[@latierrapargo5760]

Yes! I keep it in rotation. Street Corner too!

[@gloriagardner7568]

That and Is it still good to you

[@learhaynes1002]

Facts

[@meandmy2cents309]

My brother is a huge fan of Nick & Valerie. I was subjected to listening to all of their albums on repeat for years. Such a dynamic duo! RIP Nick💜

[@SashaMoniqueTalks]

I met them in the 90s at an event in New York when they worked for Kiss FM. They were so nice. Nick was really friendly and down to earth. I have always loved their music.

[@Herb_the_ambassador]

They have a restaurant not far from where I live called “Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar” on 72nd street on the westside of NYC. It’s still open.

[@darnelldaughtrey3646]

I live down the street from there

[@shannondbrown1552]

That is so cool. When I visit New York I will make sure to get by there to check it out. These 2 were so good together. I gotta disagree about Diana Ross version was better than Marvin and Tammy. Nobody is shocked that Valerie played by ear and was self taught. Most people from the church start early, that’s where I first sang and played the piano. RIP to a talented man. Ms Valerie is such a beautiful and classy lady.

[@beaniegee5129]

RIP Nick Ashford

[@lisascott-london55]

I saw them in concert several times and they were very excellent performers❤❤❤❤

[@kayshawnsimmons5585]

I bet that was an amazing show

[@shaylah2725]

as a kid I sang Reach Out & Touch Somebodys Hand in front of the daycare kids. had no idea Ashford & Simpson wrote it. theyre so iconic. theyve written & produced some of the best songs ever created. I hope Nick is resting peacefully knowing that fact. much love to Ms Valerie ❤❤❤

[@jewelofaries]

Thank you for giving him his flowers. Song writers never get their just due, but they do get PAID $$$ and PAID well. The first time I saw them was at the Essence Festival. They had an album with Maya Angelou. She was reciting poetry while they sang. It was a trip. Him, Verdine White and Edwin Hawkins knew they loved that Black Jesus look. Mr. Nick had that hairstyle until the end of his life, I believe and Verdine still has his today. "Solid" and "Is It Still Good To You' are my joints !!! Teddy Pendergrass TORE UP "Is It Still Good To You" !! "Count Your Blessings" is another favorite of mine also.

[@trashawn.w]

RIP to Nick Asford!!! 🕊🕊🕊 I've always heard you mention Ashford & Simpson on several videos but I never knew too much about them until now thanks to the BEST storyteller in the GAME!!! 🔥🔥🔥 And I remember when you did the Vesta story too! And I normally don't do this either but can we get a 702 story in the future since Irish had passed away earlier this year (well... 2 months ago)? And I think her twin sister Orish had passed away a long time ago too back in like 2008. Greatly appreciate it! Thanks for the upload & Happy Thanksgiving to you Celebrity Underrated!!! 👑👑👑💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@cc94tv51]

The mom of the twins & the older sister in (702) has recently passed away as well I heard too sad😢

[@quiannahunt2966]

The older sister is alive

[@cc94tv51]

@@quiannahunt2966 yes (misha) is still alive .. . I mentioned the mom of all of them had recently passed away so I’ve heard if I’m not mistaken she (misha) posted about it probably a week ago 😔..

[@jgiancoli]

This story was well done...

[@samu-eljackson4211]

Phenomenal.

[@MonicaMariaMcLean]

Yes 😊

[@raineyj560]

He is really good at putting the details together.

[@Kikyolover9]

Inspiring

[@learhaynes1002]

Facts

[@LadyRayden]

My favorite song by them will always be. Don't Cost You Nothing

[@timbyrdmusic]

Hats off to Ashford & Simpson. One of my favorite songwriters of all time. They're part of the reason I became a songwriter and producer. I studied the hell out of them. Thanks for doing this video. 👍🏽

[@positive___soul]

Been waiting patiently to hear this story. Amazing singer and song writer. May he continue to rest in peace 🕊️🙏🏼

[@bettyjohnson6953]

"Both"???? Valerie is not deceased

[@gladysmorgan5653]

She passed ? Oh Wow! I didn't know that.

[@bettyjohnson6953]

@@gladysmorgan5653 She did NOT pass

[@positive___soul]

Calm down everyone. It's called a typo! 🤦🏽‍♀️ GOD forgive my fingers. 🙏🏼

[@bettyjohnson6953]

@@positive___soul A "typo"???? Chiiiiile you clearly said May "they BOTH" rest in peace. That ain't no typo 🤣

[@kundanlini1]

Barry was a pain in the you know what! He destroyed that label! I’m from Detroit the stories are horrific how he treated those artists! Thanks for doing this! These two deserve credit for a lot of Motown success!!!

[@GaminGawdess]

This video was done with great honor and lots of love… good job!!!!

[@tayronforbes2371]

Always loved this duo music when I'm in a quiet mood and plus I recognized him playing the reverend in the classic movie new jack city

[@user-vq9kn2ix4n]

B4 My attention was directed to their phenomenal hit-songs which they wrote for others, I was enraptured by the sheer vocal prowess of their albums !!!! 🤗 My Mom had a particular one which contained a song: "Found A Cure," Coming from a musically blessed family Myself, This & other songs on the album compelled Me to listen to it more than She did, Valerie on piano & Nick belting out that signature tenor-style voice simply blew Me away!!!!

[@carlinadams4137]

Legndray duo in history both are always solid as a rock 😊 rip nick asford

[@MoniqueTalley-dn5dh]

I'm glad that someone has finally gave them their flowers

[@waynefoote3781]

These two...remain a national treasure in songwriting love music and vocals...... A Classic Eternal imprint on the World.

[@sweetsavage8296]

Im 40 & remember my parents listening to them when i was younger. Genuine music💕

[@TheRetroWoman80]

So glad you did this. He had a a sick pen and a beautiful voice that harmonized lovely with his wife's incredible piano playing and vocals. Thank you CU and well wishes to the entire CU community 🖖😊💚

[@misterbee66]

I loooove them. I met them at The Sugar Bar which they own.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

@@misterbee66 Cool. I think my mother went there once for some event. She said the experience was quite nice.

[@misterbee66]

@@TheRetroWoman80 Indeed it was, they were extremely kind.

[@RonaldJohnson-md7lk]

​@@misterbee66is it Still open.

[@misterbee66]

@@RonaldJohnson-md7lk It is.

[@kamronrhodes5151]

RIP Nick

[@beaniegee5129]

Great story on Nick Ashford

[@antoniolugo4727]

I'm very thankful for this channel

[@rjs1602]

Glad to see they were celebrated 🍾 🎉

[@eugenedantzler4485]

Solid..... SOLID AS A ROCK!!! Mr CU you soild as a rock. You taking time away from your fam to upload for us. Thank you for all you do. Bless you. I think i speak for everyone in here when i say we love you. 💯💯💯💯. P.S you know I still am waiting for that Heavy D story right?😂😂😂😂

[@RoquitaJohnson]

Another great video! Can’t wait for Valerie’s video. I was getting on a flight in NYC years ago, was walking by the first class folks, looked over and saw Ashford and Simpson. Valerie looked like she was doing a word puzzle book. I was superrrr excited and had to control it lol. I smiled and waved to Nick. He smiled and tapped Valerie. She looked over and waved. I’ll never forget it! Nick was also often spotted just sitting on a park bench by himself in my Connecticut hometown, not far from NYC.

[@user-xb1qj4gg5w]

Rest in Paradise Nick Ashford.

[@joycecoleman4286]

These two artists were indeed a power couple and demonstrated a great love for each other in the many songs written by them. They always exhibited such an eloquent class whenever performing too. Rest in eternal peace, Nick Ashford! ❤

[@rashydahjohnson4992]

I love how you went into detail on the Nick Ashford story. Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson were a power house couple and an excellent writing team. Ashford. and Simpson should go down in history as the best song writers in the world. Celebrity Underrated keep up with the good stories

[@lisasangria1086]

My mom & I went to see them at Wolf Trap in Vienna VA years ago. Maaannnn, that was the best concert I have ever been to!! So much energy and you could really feel the love between them 😍😍😍

[@gritzgravy1760]

Ashford and Simpson don't get the recognition they deserve and as a production team often get lost in the shuffle. P.S. I always wished Valerie's version of Silly, wasn't I was just a little longer

[@jackieclark2004]

This musical couple were at the top of the game. Their music and writing were superb!

[@mrmartywaring]

This is gonna be good!

[@anthonisanders2584]

GOATS of the industry

[@russondaholley6415]

Wow, thank you!!! ❤Happy Thanksgiving!!🎉🎉🎉❤

[@msjerseyd-thc]

As a singer and a songwriter I ❤ this !!!! These are the Legends we should be upholding. The whole time I been watching this singing "Don't cost you Nothin".. in the words of Mr. Underrated. That's my junk! 💯🤣 Happy Holidays fam! Salute to Ashford&Simpson. We call my aunt and Uncle that. 😅

[@tralosum9854]

I loved Ashford and Simpson, yes they were the best! Over and Over was one of my favorites! ♥️They had many hits and wrote many hits for others! I was hurt to hear of Nick’s passing!😢

[@CJCrump]

There will never ever be another Nick Ashford...

[@youmakemelaugh1797]

Man I was str8 jamming as a kid round that house, didn't know what the words meant but I knew it was some great music.😌💖🎙️🔊🎵🎶🎶🎶 Flyhigh Mr.Nick Ashford😥❣️🙌🏿🥀🌤️🕊️

[@treyvoncreighton5045]

Rest in peace to Nick asford

[@odogggg2010]

They were the pioneers of alot of great songs . Who knew ? Salute to them for all their contributions to the world .

[@lisascott-london55]

I love Ashford and Simpson ❤❤beautiful couple. Rip Nick Ashford ❤

[@KariTheBarb]

Yesssssssssss back with another Gem 💎 and I'm glad he's finally getting his story

[@norrissteve9239]

Great masterpiece also 1972 superfly cast

[@colin-gv3um]

I ran into Nick Ashford in Manhattan when I was 15 yr old kid and asked him if he was Peaces and Hurb? He was to me that I made his day and gave me a hug. I'll never forget that moment and how kind he was!

[@KbHarlem-t3s]

Peaches and Herb

[@anthonychobotdoespopcultur7762]

Love Ashford and Simpson

[@sethunyanikuru1079]

❤❤❤❤I love the Dynamic Duo called Ashford and Simpson, RIP Mr. Ashford Destiny is one of my favorite songs by them....

[@ZOEYLOVE17mon]

Can we PLEASE get a video once a week? We LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR CONTENT,,# YOU GOT US IN 2024, RIGHT?

[@anthonyyoung1097]

I love every episode you do bro great story teller keep up the good work

[@dcoutlaw500]

I’ve been waiting on a mini doc of them for years. Thank you !

[@stephaniejames4940]

I absolutely remember that almond joy commercials and never in my life new Valerie Simpson was the singer. Wow! I know that jingle by heart. Lol

[@ScabibbleWilly]

Best writers during that time, and beautiful voices.

[@vibebrockdorff2384]

Thanks for not takling so fast. I like your voice. Thank you, bless denmark

[@TerenceA.Ramsey-lc3vd]

What I loved about Nickolas Ashford was: he had a very high soprano video! 35 years ago, "I'll Be There For You" was their last record: I bought a 12", 33 1/3 rpm Capital single!!

[@thettarobinson5009]

👍🏾 Excellent research as usual. didn’t know about the commercials & had forgot about the soap operas. Simply put this overall was “Solid as a Rock”. I’m also glad they were compensated for the sampling. Years of great writing & music.

[@nightshadebrown7593]

God bless u brother😢 Nick Ashford RIP may god bless and keep you. RIP 💔 Tami Terrell and Marvin Gay.

[@karensmith8095]

“So So Satisfied” & “Send It” are my favorites! 🥰🔥🔥

[@sabrinaestrada3590]

I did not know that was him in New Jack City!

[@manuelesparza1081]

My all time favorites loved every song Silly Wasn’t I, Believe I’m Gonna Take This Ride, Lonely Town, Main Line, Don’t Fight It, Believe In Me, Somebody Told a Lie, Destiny, I’d Know You Anywhere, Send It, My Kind Of Pick Me Up, and let’s say all of them !!

[@shavonnestacia2865]

I'm a '79 baby. My Favorite songs by Ashford & Simpson are Street Corner and Found a cure. My Grandmother used to say I was too young to like those songs back then.

[@kc0lif]

great songwriters for motown & others.

[@cleftheart1969]

Them appearing on Oprah's show got my mom to get their last album been found...that's what caught my attention on them ...nice to see strong black love 🥰🙏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

[@househead67]

Nick Ashford's 'Ultra Perm' rivaled Verdine White's for several decades.

[@cynthiacarr2093]

Linda Jones, "Your Precious Love". Has she been featured yet? If not I'd love to hear more about her please! A Phenomenal Vocalist ❤👸🏾🕊🙏🏾❤

[@casonbrown6239]

Another dope episode salute 🫡 R.I.P Nick Ashford and salute 🫡 to Valerie Simpson and thanks for the great content

[@MakupNluvMusic]

Found a cure & It seems to hang on.. are my favs! Ashord&Simpson were the perfect team..litt!

[@irie5049]

Beautiful synopsis of my favorite writing duo.

[@MJT2366]

Well done👍🏽👍🏽!!

[@TerenceA.Ramsey-lc3vd]

Summertime 1986, Nick & Val's "Count Your Blessings" kept me afloat during my Berrien Co. PIC/SYE job (from Real Love Lp)!!

[@knucklegame5050]

They wrote So Many Hits for So Many Artists. Rip to Ash & Simpson, Super Songwriting duo🙏🙏

[@raheemmalik6967]

Brother I fully Appreciate Your Hard Work On Researching And Narrating This, Salute👑👊🏾

[@georgettejonah2580]

His death came as a complete shock to me. Both gave us so much. They deserve their Hpllywood walk of fame. Rest in eternal peace, Nick.

[@nikitiam6568]

I didn’t know much about their story but I’ve always loved their music. Rest in peace 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@msjerseyd-thc]

Oh! and they had so many joints you could ride out to it's ridiculous! Road trip music all summer 🌞

[@kincamell]

Stellar.

[@saj8]

I'm Gonna Make You Love Me hit Number Two on Billboard, right behind Marvin's version of Grapevine, iirc.

[@josiahbholahillaire3574]

Please do the following stories on: 1. Little Richard 2. Billy Preston 3. Rick James 4. Teena Marie 5. Isaac Hayes 6. Van McCoy 7. Ruth Brown 8. Bessie Smith 9. Ella Fitzgerald 10. Sylvester 11. Miles Davis 12. Count Basie 13. Thelonious Monk 14. Yolanda King 15. Betty Shabazz 16. Alberta Williams King 17. Nina Simone 18. Syretta Wright 19. Reverend James Cleveland 20. Dusty Springfield

[@waynefoote3781]

Slave The L.a. boppers and G.Q.

[@shannondbrown1552]

That’s a good list. I hope he sees this….

[@josiahbholahillaire3574]

Me too @@shannondbrown1552