Ashford & Simpson - Solid - Live @ Montreaux

Live at Montreaux Jazz Festival
Awesome performance

[@shirleyjackson3255]

Talk about being "Soul Mates" they were. I'm so happy they were able to have over 40yrs together before Nick's passing. Much Love❤

[@angelalittle975]

Yes, ma’am and I have not witnessed another love this strong between any couple, I love them dearly.

[@isabelleb6818]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@isabelleb6818]

SOLID AS A DIAMOND ROCK ...❤🎉❤🎉❤😂❤🎉❤🎉

[@jansmithhogan6715]

What a beautiful blessing to listen to these fine artists 30+yrs later!!!!! Whoever said Nick's voice is underrated was true!

[@ATLienForLife]

It is so clear to see how much they loved each other!!

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

I lived in their neighborhood on the upper west side of New York. They looked just like that walking down the street.

[@ATLienForLife]

@@WyattLite-n-inn Man, that's cool .

[@joannehines7806]

Nick & Val!! The " Dynamic Duo of Love, Romance, & Soul Music"! 💘

[@moniquekyle8354]

Excellent song writer's. RIP, Sir.

[@kevinharris3993]

I met them in person at restaurant and they interrupted their dinner to take pictures with us. They appreciated and adored their fans. Such a class act.

[@moneytalks6702]

Leave celebrities alone while having their dinner how selfish of you

[@zamiadams4343]

great story, thanks!

[@lolibz09]

Why did you disturb them? Would like to be disturbed when youre eating dinner???

[@joannehines7806]

This song was a true tribute of their love having stood the test of time!! Love them all of my life!! Continue RIHP Mr.Nick Ashford!! 👼 🙏 💘 😇

[@shmishash]

This is how top-notched pop song should sound live!

[@brgreg8725]

These two wrote so many incredible songs but this is my favorite!!

[@PONTIACDIEDIN1981]

who loved that high 5 they gave each other!?

[@G.1517]

❤❤❤❤Nick Ashford.Solid as a rock.

[@kiahenry9700]

I'm at home cooking Sunday dinner and I started signing this song. I'm crying tears of joy because this duo right here put out some gems. 🥰❤❤

[@lovedooneyhandbags1105]

Rest in Peace Nick😢😢 those two was so heavy in love

[@mistarodneywilliamson2884]

Beautiful couple they were and definitively one of the best songwriting duos ever, Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Flawless performance 🙌🏽

[@beeznhoney4323]

Listening in 2024 🎶❣️

[@bmw3842]

The Golden Age Of Music . Never to be repeated ...........

[@johnny07652]

Amazing musicians and yet beautiful, lovely, kind people - RIP Nick

[@golemcoreable]

Omg amazing old school. Music is original. Solid as a rock

[@cdjblue52]

They have always made me happy when I listen to them.

[@seanjenkins331]

I don't think we talk about Nick's vocals enough. They're seen more as song writers. But Nick has a slick baritone with a silky falsetto over top of it. Great male vocalist

[@robertcaple5165]

You don't think we talk about them enough?! They're ALL I talk about!

[@jansmithhogan6715]

Amen

[@jansmithhogan6715]

Damn that man could sing 4 octaves!!!!!

[@maria461]

Yesssssss

[@sylviahorton8396]

YEEEEES HE DOES..NICK VOICE SOUNDS AMAZING....

[@daniellamantia7324]

OMG luv them God bless them Ashford and Simpson they are so funkiee 💜💜💜💜💜

[@erpy83]

There won't ever be a solid couple like them ❤️ God bless him in heaven

[@m4e692]

If he don’t look at me like Ash look at Simp, and mannnnn the energy between the two of them!😅 #realgoals

[@n.m6249]

Mmmmh Nick's voice ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@QueenofCups244]

i came for the song..im staying for these outfits!!!!!

[@kimprice3]

OMG! Memories! These two were amazing, not only entertainers but wrote so much music for others! And loved each other! Miss you both so much! RIP Mr. Ashford!

[@menkabyrd289]

Rest in heaven Nick

[@shelbyburdette9040]

Sing it KING and QUEEN miss you Nick 🙏🏽♥️

[@sandraatkins2539]

They were definitely King and Queen. We'll always miss Nick❤💔💔💔🙏🙏

[@jean-lucclaebots5016]

🎉 bonjour à tous toujours un plaisir écouté cet magnifique musique des années 70 et merci à vous Jean Luc ❤

[@madeyemo831]

The music still lives on .

[@dianeharris8020]

yes solid as a rock🥰💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@johnkaslov2066]

I was lucky enough to see them 3 Different Times first in constitution Hall in D.C. In the 80's and i had the time of my life !!! Fabulous Couple !!!

[@jean-lucclaebots5016]

🎉 bonjour a tous toujours un plaisir écouté cet magnifique musique des années 70 et merci à vous

[@karenheyward9590]

I was at the Budweiser Superfest at Madison Square Garden ,when Nick and Valerie, Pronounce they were pregnant.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏. Yes .👏👏👏👏👏👏👏. I love will ALWAYS be a SOLID As A ROCK.!!!!!!!!. Fan of There's. And There Daughter is gorgeous .👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. And still during the one in 2021.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏.

[@PONTIACDIEDIN1981]

the greatest life song for all couples and the trials and tribulations we all go through.

[@martinanane3446]

RIP, Nick! God bless

[@nomsamkhize2241]

BEST COUPLE EVER...ESP IN THIS INDUSTRY...😊

[@matthijsdebruin4584]

Such a vibe !! Great band with Ray Cooper and Nathan East !!!

[@maxisingleone]

I think is Steve Ferrone on drums yes?? 🎶😘

[@fit4life549]

One of the most powerful love ballads ever! I really feel the love and it makes me realize why I should fight for love and with the man I'm with it's really worth it!

[@m.abu-naiyan9047]

Very beautiful song I love it. Thanks ❤

[@albertblack4557]

Two of the most exciting duo’s of all time.

[@Dextermoon1]

That would be mean there are two duos here meaning 4 ppl

[@abundantluxury8548]

Thank you . Peace and blessings be upon you Nick Ashford.🙏🏽

[@AudreyAdams2011]

When music was music. So much love here.

[@bakercarl8518]

My favorite from them. Rip Mr Ashford.

[@DrinkingStar]

I posed to "Solid" in the ANBC bodybuilding competition in 1984. Years later I met Nick at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT. I thanked him and told him it was because of his song that I won the contest. That video is on my channel here along with other videos some of which show Seaside Park. BTW, we both frequented Seaside Park.

[@alainb68]

The best ever, they are my favourite and will remain amongst the best singers ever. RIP Nick we miss you. Such a beautiful couple :-)

[@user-zr7ig5vg3k]

I agree with you totally! My only regret I never knew about them and thus never got to see them live! I would have traveled far & wide to see their show & talent! Such a powerful combo! Plus he is such a flirt onstage with her and the audience! Does she still perform? DDG

[@alfredamac3614]

Valerie Simpson is the reason I have wanted Locs since 1972. But the love that she and the tall sexy hunk had was and Always will be Solid as a Rock. After 2 Babies she knew how to keep her Rock Solid.

[@Margaret1448]

Had the great privilege of seeing these wonderful folks in '78, at the Circle Star in San Carlos, Cali. They were FABULOUS! And their real affection for one another showed through then, just as it does in this terrific video. Beautiful people (including the band and back up singers - all excellent), making gorgeous music. Thank you, dear Nick and Valerie.

[@therealaprilruffin]

Wow! It was an honor to sing with both Mr.Nick and Ms.Valerie at Abyssinian. The best memory was when Nick told me he was waiting for the Spirit to tell him when it was my turn to sing on his Tuesday Blues Night at The Sugar Bar 😂 classic memories I cherish

[@fabiomedana7724]

Great 👍 the best 80 music💖💖💖🚪

[@ButcherNumber1]

Awesome song! These two where so great together! Don't no if there ever be another husband and wife tandem like this ever again! This song makes you wanna set out on the back porch with yer wife,crack open a bottle of wine, and dance the afternoon away! Great ole song!

[@manuels2266]

Hai ragione

[@giosuepirozzi]

RIP Mr Ashford

[@madeyemo831]

Really love them as duo singing together; American singers , he Shall surely be missed .

[@MariaGarcia-et7uc]

Special Song !! Special Band. !! @❤. Real Music.

[@waamiq360]

I always had a crush on her! She is solid!

[@djmadmike23]

Im not sure if it the song or the love they have that makes me happy

[@Towanda-xq2xg]

Real music, our children have no idea and won't...💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@DCW020905]

They are truly one of my favorites. The love they had for each other showed in their music.

[@samarkin399]

Awesome! I love this American Duo.Greetings from Russia!

[@ShyeNYC]

Greeting! 😊

[@kwameaboagye121]

Ashford and Simpson are a beautiful singing couple and songwriters. Nick and Val are so gifted as well as energetic. Val Simpson is so sexy. Nick Ashford your memories will never be forgotten.

[@ericanix1847]

I dont know what I love more, this song or Nick Ashfords Top ?❤🔥🎵

[@orane3549]

I love the song but I love Nick Ashford even more. His smile took my breath away. I always thought Valerie was a very lucky gal. LOL!

[@waamiq360]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sandraatkins2539]

@@orane3549 His smile does the same to me. The man was gorgeous. 😍❤

[@pmichel2215]

Tout simplement magnifique❤❤❤

[@tomtalker2000]

I give Valerie HUGE props here. She was totally losing her voice but kept trucking forward. That is a CONSUMMATE professional folks.

[@catmother1989]

I love them! Everyone misses him. ♥️♥️♥️

[@eladmitchell752]

this is real music no cap,no cut just straight killing it,love um❤

[@mamashouse2]

They are my faves”

[@Johnmag1976]

❤❤❤they aged for sure but still got IT❤❤❤FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS❤❤❤

[@ASWPhillyGhost]

Look at them... having so much fun❤️ that’s real music

[@geli-anton]

The best What a contribution. That's what is the search of perfection.

[@micklake4214]

They are and have been so underated. Both as performers and writers. Plus all the times I have heard them speak they seem to be tremendous human beings.

[@jbecknc]

Class act. Great songwriters and performers. RIP Nick.

[@otoleya]

Chemistry love reaction between them and many good songs as a result:-)

[@elizabethmohapi1265]

My favourite loving couple. Rest in peace Nick. The love was SOLID indeed.

[@SwampEye1]

Awesum songwriting

[@user-kd4wy8iq2i]

One of the best duets and song writing teams in music history. They wrote Ain't No Mountain High Enough for Diana Ross!

[@rosejimenez9166]

I love love songs sing it "solid as a rock"🎶🎶.......I like her dress.......🌹

[@SELAHPAUSE]

I just got chills listening to this song......and no I do not have covid😂😂😂

[@fredericdevienne8018]

Du soleil dans la nuit ❤🎉

[@gilbertobeltran8289]

NO ME CANSO DE OIR ESTA CANCION SOLID. PRECIOSA DE MIS TIENPOS TENIA 15 ANOS EN LA SECUNDARIA HOY TENGO 58 ANOS LA SIGO ESCUCHANDO NICE

[@maryroering6010]

Happy 75th Birthday Valerie Simpson💖💖💖💖

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

Absolutely brilliant!!

[@pharoahmonk50]

Ashford and Simpson...A love that will last until the end of time...

[@lindajones5979]

I treasure the memories 💓 Sandy from NC thanks for inviting to your concert!I was in highschool then you both treated me so awesome 👍 Sandy from NC

[@richardthurmond7103]

Talk about made for each other. R. I. P Nick🙏

[@javonnesummers3245]

still love them today! still got the cds!

[@wesleykarnes]

I would've loved to have been there to see this amazing performance live...

[@whateverwhatever6496]

We've got to see all the greats that are still living now, if we get a chance--especially after Covid. We may never get a chance to see them again!

[@wildswan66]

Awesome, perfect, superb, perfomance! Ashford & Simpson were simply one of the best duos in music history.

[@user-dj1sg3hm5i]

Nick was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO underrated, and could sang, no doubt, but Valerie, good LAWD, she's in the top 25 of greatest singers and she doesn't get enough love!

[@chustar2620]

I love this song and their vibes

[@warmflash]

What a band! Unbelievable. Fantastic. 20 out of 10.

[@mossion]

Because of this song I fell in love with Jazz, vocal Jazz and cabaret

[@sheiliawas8984]

This was an excellent performance this song brings happy thoughts thank you Ashford and Simpson ! You will never be forgotten when ever I go to Home depot this song always plays there !

[@lawannalw]

This really put a smile on my face!

[@klausboenigk7937]

one of my favourite pop songs of the 80ies and a great performance together with the WDR bigband with a super horn arrangement

[@markgilmore6592]

These two made a beautiful couple, i can't think of a couple that were together as tight as these two people nick it's sad that you couldn't hang on just ten more years man you were part of a great duo, my hat is off to the both of you 😢

[@guilhermemontagnoli1529]

Man, thank very very much! This version is the best! Not only of Ashford and Simpson, is the best of Montreux Festival. Congrat!!!

[@vladimir4348]

Wow!!!! These talented people are amazing, love this.

[@ninivelasquez9031]

This song is a jam!!! Love it!!⭐

[@220773]

I still miss Nick so much, I bet you feel the same as me.

[@MusicLoverPearson]

My Brother Keith singing background

[@gsadventures678]

He's lucky to get a gig like that bro!

[@orane3549]

Very nice! I loved this couple, wonderful song writers. I was wondering which year this was as Ashford has been gone for sometime now.

[@thehammer6675]

Is he still performing?

[@rosischmid7144]

Now thats solid 💥💥💥💥💥💥