On this day in 1978 {April 8th} Ashford and Simpson performed "Don't Cost You Nothing" on the Dick Clark ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'... At the time the song was at #83 on Billboard's Top 100 chart, three weeks later it would peak at #79, and the following week it was at #99 and that was also it's ninth and last week on the Top 100... It reached #10 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart... Between 1973 and 1986 the husband and wife duo had seven records on the Top 100 chart, with "Solid" being their biggest hit, it entered the Top 100 on November 4th, 1984 at position #90, thirteen weeks later it would peak at #12 {for 2 weeks} and it spent almost a half-year on the Top 100 {24 weeks}... The duo composed "Let's Go Get Stoned", and in 1966 Ray Charles' version of the song peaked at #1 {for 1 week} on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart... Nickolas Ashford passed away at the age of 70 on August 22nd, 2011, and Valerie Simpson will celebrate her 72nd birthday this coming August 25th {2018}... May Mr. Ashford R.I.P.
definitely one of the best writing duo's in the music industry. so amazing to wish this kind of music was not passed down to the so call music non writer's of today. never seen this again and with actual bands and not machines. they wrote for some of the BIGGEST artists EVER.
I really love Ashford & Simpson! Remarkable & Truly under rated talent!!! I saw them during homecoming week in college at TSU in the early 80's. Ms. Valarie didn't mind sharing her handsome husband with the ladies as they ran to the stage as he sang. I will always remember this wonderful concert.
A&S- I never knew how good these 2 were. I had no idea that this was their song. I keep coming across songs that they wrote and artists they produced. They were amazing together.
Dam Marcus you again..lol whenever i look at son nice funk i see you...check out my radio stream sometimes Bro....🎹🎼ATLANTA (Sophisticated) SENIORS Music...streams.radio.co/s4430f4588/listen
My playlist would crack you up. I am 64 and young in EVERY way but stuck like Chuck in my music. 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, ALL genres. If it 'aint broke . . .
Monday night 🌙 vibes thinking about how simple how your 🤔 life can be easy if you just do what is best for you 💛. 2022 grooves 💃🏾 that ChicagoQueen checking out tonight. 🎧
The Bass and the Lead is funky!!! I remember seeing them perform at TSU in the early 80's. The women kept running to the stage after Nick, security would sit them down, finally, Nick said "just leave them alone". When this song would come on at a party the dance floor would be full and I was on it too. This was my jam back in the day. RIP Nick, he left a huge impact on the music industry he and Valerie. They just don't make good music like this any more!!!!
...probably the most FILTHIEST sounding track A&S ever produced! ...ha-HAA!! ...This Song is a prime example of telling someone what you mean, with going into explicit detail...I love when Valerie ad-libs towards the end....'come on back, babe, come on baaackk...' (6:05) ...oooooh, GURL! ...ha-HAAA!!!
I wrote that music I wrote a song called everybody's got a hang up they change the lyrics but the music is really 9. I never got my music copyrighted my manager screwed me. I wrote other songs that I have really popular one. Was she's gone by Haul and Oates,Tarvaris did it first
Man, they are JAMMING!!!!
This is too funky!!!
Saw them many times in concert. Great energy. Awesome song writers too!!
Bassist Fransisco Centeno is as funky as it gets, period! I think Ashford and Simpson came across him when he was just a young man. Great talent!!!
Francisco is killing it!!!!!!! What an incredible bassist!!!!
Their Music was jazzy and unique. RIP Nick Ashford.
Yes yes Rip nick
Funky music from my favourite dynamic duo. The bass line is mad oo. 👌🏼🙌🏼❤️
Lifts you up with the lyrics and music. I love old school!!!
On this day in 1978 {April 8th} Ashford and Simpson performed "Don't Cost You Nothing" on the Dick Clark ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'...
At the time the song was at #83 on Billboard's Top 100 chart, three weeks later it would peak at #79, and the following week it was at #99 and that was also it's ninth and last week on the Top 100...
It reached #10 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart...
Between 1973 and 1986 the husband and wife duo had seven records on the Top 100 chart, with "Solid" being their biggest hit, it entered the Top 100 on November 4th, 1984 at position #90, thirteen weeks later it would peak at #12 {for 2 weeks} and it spent almost a half-year on the Top 100 {24 weeks}...
The duo composed "Let's Go Get Stoned", and in 1966 Ray Charles' version of the song peaked at #1 {for 1 week} on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart...
Nickolas Ashford passed away at the age of 70 on August 22nd, 2011, and Valerie Simpson will celebrate her 72nd birthday this coming August 25th {2018}...
May Mr. Ashford R.I.P.
Funky stuff right der! Francisco Centeno got the Bass talking...priceless
Two of the best in the business,saw them in London in the 80's.....................AMAZING
Really miss them best singing duo.
This was the sh... and still is!!!!!!
definitely one of the best writing duo's in the music industry. so amazing to wish this kind of music was not passed down to the so call music non writer's of today. never seen this again and with actual bands and not machines. they wrote for some of the BIGGEST artists EVER.
Caleb Oliver totally underrated in my books.....GRATEFUL for their gift ✨
I really love Ashford & Simpson! Remarkable & Truly under rated talent!!! I saw them during homecoming week in college at TSU in the early 80's. Ms. Valarie didn't mind sharing her handsome husband with the ladies as they ran to the stage as he sang. I will always remember this wonderful concert.
They have at least 11 kids together
😊
"Absolute Classic".. 💯 (NUFF SAID) 😎
Love the guitar work in this!
Damn.
THIS RIGHT HERE...
THIS ISH RIGHT HERE?
IS. THE. ISH. 🔥 💜
I love this song. RIP Ashford ♥️♥️🙏🏽🙏🏽
' .....think...THINK, about the REASON...you exist.
....I think I got something
..you MIGHT not wanna miss...." ❤❤❤❤😎😎😎
I always here songs in my head.... today it was this one!
A&S- I never knew how good these 2 were. I had no idea that this was their song. I keep coming across songs that they wrote and artists they produced. They were amazing together.
This was my sound check bassline for years
THE DYNAMIC DUO RIP TO ASHFORD THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR SOULFUL TALENT WITH THE WORLD!
What can I say bravo bravo 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I'M LEAVING 2020 FOR A WHILE TONIGHT AND HEADING BACK TO THE 1970'S.IF YOU NOT BUSY,I WOULD LOVE IF YOU WOULD COME WITH ME
Dam Marcus you again..lol whenever i look at son nice funk i see you...check out my radio stream sometimes Bro....🎹🎼ATLANTA (Sophisticated) SENIORS Music...streams.radio.co/s4430f4588/listen
I'm 2 months behind on the response; however, I'm right behind you. Then I'm headed to the 80's for a little while.
My playlist would crack you up. I am 64 and young in EVERY way but stuck like Chuck in my music. 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, ALL genres. If it 'aint broke . . .
It doesn't get any better than ol school
Stands the test of time.....Funky as hell
I LOVE Asford and Simpsons talent and style.
They don't make music like this anymore....
CLASSIC OF 1977 , 1978 AND 1979
Super tight💜💜💥💥💢💢💣rip Nick ashford
Pass the bread cause this is my jaaaaaaaam!
Funky, Funky, Funky !
That's one of the best grooves I've heard in my entire life.
Still sounding funky and real even in 2024.
One of my favs at that time. Wow Awesome
Best music 🎶 way back
CLASSIC FOREVER, NUFF SAID🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Monday night 🌙 vibes thinking about how simple how your 🤔 life can be easy if you just do what is best for you 💛.
2022 grooves 💃🏾 that ChicagoQueen checking out tonight. 🎧
Wednesday night in London Town, chillaxing with the good grooves. 👍🏾
Ahhh Damn that is that old real feel groove Jam
Nice! I Love the Music arrangement!
That bass line...
That bass though!
I saw them Columbia South Carolina in 1989.love them Bro Nick R I P
Ashford & Simpson
"Don't Cost You Nothing"
1978.
That freaking Bass Hook !!! shout out to Francisco Centano.. oh ma Lawd XX
The Bass and the Lead is funky!!! I remember seeing them perform at TSU in the early 80's. The women kept running to the stage after Nick, security would sit them down, finally, Nick said "just leave them alone". When this song would come on at a party the dance floor would be full and I was on it too. This was my jam back in the day. RIP Nick, he left a huge impact on the music industry he and Valerie. They just don't make good music like this any more!!!!
You ain't neva lied, lol.
Frankie is the shit and a good friend. Subbed for him on broadway. This bass part is ICONIC!!
...probably the most FILTHIEST sounding track A&S ever produced! ...ha-HAA!! ...This Song is a prime example of telling someone what you mean, with going into explicit detail...I love when Valerie ad-libs towards the end....'come on back, babe, come on baaackk...' (6:05) ...oooooh, GURL! ...ha-HAAA!!!
NICE INTRO. MR. ASHFORD RIP.
One of .y favorite si ashford & Simpson songs
1978!
Too damn FUNKY!😮
Esta canción me trae recuerdos cuando tenía 20 años.
Don't git no betta...❤️
pretty much a perfect composition 😋
Simply the Best anywhere u could ever hear it .
Schoner Classic...........................!!!
memories....
MR. BASS MAN!
Oh got Damm lest go to the skating rink .On this jamm
This was played on the army recruiting commercial the song was talking to me it don't cost you nothing to join take a chance and explore
Cox sent me here!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
i play it at 75% speed and its extra Funkay
It’s free it don’t cost you nothing and that’s for real
Compatible ....
Don't Cost You Nothing!
This song reminds me of the family " SoulTrain"...😂😂😂💪💪💪
Lets not forget Eric Gale on guitar
I wrote that music I wrote a song called everybody's got a hang up they change the lyrics but the music is really 9. I never got my music copyrighted my manager screwed me. I wrote other songs that I have really popular one. Was she's gone by Haul and Oates,Tarvaris did it first
Wow !!! GIN(): )
No parking on the dance floor! Or, you will be ticketed and forced to appear in court!
Pretty Funky From Blewfoot...
from Richard gottheil don't cost you nothing
Listen to let begin Glenn Brandon
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from Richard gottheil don't cost you nothing