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.❤❤❤
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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 ….
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.😊
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.
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. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥♥️
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".
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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
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
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.
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!! ❤❤❤
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!” 😂
@@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.
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.
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.
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. 👍💕
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
Finally! An Ashford and Simpso n reaction!❤ i believe it's the first reaction to them that I've seen on UA-cam. 🤔 Dig deep...they got real LOVE hits. 'It Don't Cost You Nothin', 'So So Satisfied'...(a definite baby maker)... 'Send It', 'By Way of Love's Express', 'Gonna Let Love Use Me', 'Is It Still Good To You', 'On Any Street Corner', and definite disco BANGER, 'Found a Cure' Live 1979 video. They will show real chemistry between them, they dance real disco moves and sing their booties off! Y'all will LOVE it! sorry so long...I got excited 😅
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.
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!).
Two of the best songwriters of any generation. Together so many years, creating great music so many years, living a wonderful/endearing marriage so many years! We were lucky to experience their musical talents and their joyous union! ❤ Nicholas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
Finally, Finally. You are giving us the duo I fondly called Ash and Sim way back when. What an endearing Love story they had. You chose one of my very favorites. Thank you for their love songs and beautiful groove. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.
Another Duo you would enjoy would be Yarbrough & Peoples that most forget about. Three wonderful songs by them to hear would be "Don't Stop The Music" (1980), "Don't Waste Your Time" (1984) and "Heartbeats" (1982). They were married in the middle of their music career and are still married. "Don't Waste Your Time" is my personal favorite and then "Heartbeats". Both songs are Gems to hear. Another Gem of a song that I feel you both would enjoy is "Who Do You Love" by Bernard Wright. Maria Adler does vocals with him. They sound great together and the back and forth between the two match so well. Not considered an official duo song but to me they sound great together and like I stated earlier a wonderful musical gem for the ears.
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.
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 🎸
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.
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”.
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!
This was always our make-up song after my boyfriend and I would go through a relationship problem or a short break-up. It always brings a smile to my face! 😊
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
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.
This song is a whole vibe. Ashford and Simpson (a married duo) wrote some amazing songs for other artists too like, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" sung by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terell! RIP Nick Ashford! 💖💖
I had this song on my mind last week and watched the video, now you guys have finally gotten to it. 🙂 Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson wrote several award-winning songs for others. They, along with the amazing Burt Bacharach are known as top-tier songwriters and singers. It was a great loss when Nick passed away. I suggest their song "Count Your Blessings".
Thank You. Thank You for reacting to this great song from this great duo. This is absolutely one of my favorite songs from the 80s and from when I was in high school. Like others have mentioned they have written some great songs for other artists... great songwriters. I love how much love they have for each other too. They don't write R&B like this anymore. I miss these times. This is a song that still today I can set it on repeat and enjoy every play I get out of it until it is time for me to play the next song. Love it! ♡RIP Nick♡
They were definitely solid as a rock couple. Loved them. When you see them, you got the feeling of their love, you witnessed it. Not just looking like it for the video or stage. IT WAS RIGHT THERE.
Not only were a they a dynamic duo they wrote hits for a number of artists as well. Rest in Peace Nick Ashford
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.❤❤❤
@@akastarchild You are so right
@@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.
Like Batman and Robin
He died?!
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.
Wow. Did not know that 👏🏻
Let's not forget the songs written for Ray Charles, including "Let's Go Get Stoned."
I had no idea they wrote all these amazing songs.
@@kathleenmurphy6220yes they where the duo (couple) hitmakers of the 60/70/80’s!!!
Also alot of the songs on the wiz❤
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.
They were Hot! Hot! Hot! Hot! Hot!
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
@@josephtoney360 He didn't say the Supremes sang anything. He called them songwriters supreme
@@RedBud315 thank you,I stand corrected
...not just Motown!!!
It's Nick Ashford and Valeri Simpson!! This song was huge across the charts, pop, r&b, everywhere!!
Enormous hit in the UK too,in the earliest weeks of 1985 when it got to number 3.
Ashford and Simpson are songwriting royalty!!!
Indeed!!! UHHKAAY !!!
after Nick Ashford died I wondered if Valerie considered doing more work with her brother Ray Simpson.
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 ….
SPUM/PUP!!
@@lifewuzonceezr ?
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.
You need to react to Peaches and Herb "Reunited?"
After that "Shake Your Groove Thing"
@@Robsan40 Yes, most definitely!
Great suggestions ❤😊
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.😊
Yesssssss
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.
Really, the biggest for Motown more than Holland, Dozier, Holland?
Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson … they wrote a lot of great songs together … R I P NICK ASHFORD …
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. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥♥️
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".
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.
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.
Great tune choices!
I would also add Quincy Jones' "Stuff Like That" (w/ Chaka Khan)
@@tlt-ell1193 YES
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.
Talk about taking me back to a happy time. They were magic. RIP Nicholas Ashford
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
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.
This song was iconic
It really was!🎶❤️
Still is
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!
LOVED ASHFORD AND SIMPSON, TWO OF THE NICEST PEOPLE YOU COULD EVER MEET!!
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
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
An 80's classic
Singers/song writers Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson were a fantastic talented duo. Love this song.
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
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.
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!! ❤❤❤
They are royalty in songwriting. You can also see their love.
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.
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.
WHAT a TEAM THEY WERE!! SO GLAD to see ya'll reacting to them! LOVE THIS SONG!! :)
SNL did a skit during the 2008 elections where Maya Rudolph as Michele Obama sang “SOLID, solid as Barack”
And I can never hear it any other way since that night
Yuck.
@@Faltor895 that’s the same reaction I have when I hear the name trump, except vomit follows.
@@MKins71 Poor baby. Whatcha gonna do when Trump wins in 2024???
That’s hilarious MAGAt! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. They were also very talented songwriters for many other artists
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.
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.
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.
Ashford & Simpson were an American husband-and-wife songwriting duo who wrote many hit songs, especially for artists in Motown.
They also did an album with Dr. Maya Angelou ❤
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.
Omg! I had forgotten about this song! What a blast from the past! I use to do aerobics with this song! Lol!
OMG memories. I Love Nick Ashford and Valarie Simpson. Such a great vocal and married duo. ❤❤❤❤ . Thanks Jay and Amber just what I needed.
One of the best songs! I always LOVED this song and duo!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Before Asford and Simpson became the powerhouse singers, they wrote many songs performed by many Motown artist.
Recommended Duet: Patti Austin & James Ingram. "Baby Come To Me" or their other song "How Do You Keep the Music Playing".
Another great duo you'll love is Peaches and Herb singing Shake that groove thing.
"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.
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!” 😂
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..
@@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.
Billy Ocean with long hair and a perm. YES!!!
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.
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.
They later made an album with Dr. Maya Angelou too ❤😊
Omg my husband sings that song all the time. Amazing!!!!
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. 👍💕
Thanks for this wonderful, happy, beautiful song. It always brings good feelings. Those two are extremely talented in so many artistic ways.
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
Such a great musical team but you can also tell how much they loved each other. Rest in peace Nick Ashford 🙏💜
I love the line when she says, “and for love’s sake, each mistake - you forgave” ❤
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!
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.
Ashford and Simpson were also song writers for some of the most recognizable artists of popular music.
Ashford&Simpson wrote some great song!! “Ain’t no Mountain High Enough” is an all time favorite❤❤❤❤❤
Their love was solid as a rock, why don't they make music like this anymore...
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.
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.
Finally! An Ashford and Simpso n reaction!❤ i believe it's the first reaction to them that I've seen on UA-cam. 🤔 Dig deep...they got real LOVE hits. 'It Don't Cost You Nothin', 'So So Satisfied'...(a definite baby maker)... 'Send It', 'By Way of Love's Express', 'Gonna Let Love Use Me', 'Is It Still Good To You', 'On Any Street Corner', and definite disco BANGER, 'Found a Cure' Live 1979 video. They will show real chemistry between them, they dance real disco moves and sing their booties off! Y'all will LOVE it! sorry so long...I got excited 😅
LOVE Ashford and Simpson and this Classic... YES!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The 80s never fail. I loved hearing them, thank you so much! Their sound is pure.
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.
One of the greatest songwriting teams in the history of American pop music.
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!).
I'd forgotten this incredible couple and song. Thanks for reminding me of this beautiful song and duo ❤
this song is so original the intro is acapella and they go straight to the chorus... when the band kicks in❤ what a brilliant move!
Two of the best songwriters of any generation. Together so many years, creating great music so many years, living a wonderful/endearing marriage so many years! We were lucky to experience their musical talents and their joyous union! ❤ Nicholas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
"We're Solid! Solid As A Rock!" Thanks for doing this request. This was fun! I do suggest "It Seems To Hang On."
Among the best in the world , singing, composition, lyrics , arrangements ,interpretation... geniuses
Finally, Finally. You are giving us the duo I fondly called Ash and Sim way back when. What an endearing Love story they had. You chose one of my very favorites. Thank you for their love songs and beautiful groove. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.
Another Duo you would enjoy would be Yarbrough & Peoples that most forget about. Three wonderful songs by them to hear would be "Don't Stop The Music" (1980), "Don't Waste Your Time" (1984) and "Heartbeats" (1982). They were married in the middle of their music career and are still married. "Don't Waste Your Time" is my personal favorite and then "Heartbeats". Both songs are Gems to hear. Another Gem of a song that I feel you both would enjoy is "Who Do You Love" by Bernard Wright. Maria Adler does vocals with him. They sound great together and the back and forth between the two match so well. Not considered an official duo song but to me they sound great together and like I stated earlier a wonderful musical gem for the ears.
They were phenomenal together, iconic. So many hits. RIP Nick.
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.
I love them still after all these years .
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 🎸
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.
Blast from the past!!! I forgot about this song! Thank you!❤
Finally! Ashford and Simpson...yes!
This song was SOO HUGE!!! Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson wrote for many artists since the 60's, but they had great success in the 80's.
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”.
They are Legendary, so many hits over the years, and they wrote I'm every woman for the iconic Chaka Khan, great choice.
Great unsung, breakthrough artist if my decade the 80s
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!
Can't get music like this anymore.. this was my era of Music, nothing today compares to what we had.
Rest in peace, Nick Ashford ✨
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!
This was always our make-up song after my boyfriend and I would go through a relationship problem or a short break-up. It always brings a smile to my face! 😊
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
This song was massive in the 80's also Ashford & Simpson were legendary songwriters at Motown,love your reaction to this little gem ♥️🧡❤️
Dynamic songwriters and singers for themselves, and a whole lot of other people! Nice to see you reacting to this dynamic duo and married😮
it is great to watch amber reacting, she is dancing and she really gets into the music, her facial reactions are priceless
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.
This song is a whole vibe. Ashford and Simpson (a married duo) wrote some amazing songs for other artists too like, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" sung by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terell! RIP Nick Ashford! 💖💖
I had this song on my mind last week and watched the video, now you guys have finally gotten to it. 🙂
Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson wrote several award-winning songs for others. They, along with the amazing Burt Bacharach are known as top-tier songwriters and singers. It was a great loss when Nick passed away.
I suggest their song "Count Your Blessings".
Thank You. Thank You for reacting to this great song from this great duo. This is absolutely one of my favorite songs from the 80s and from when I was in high school. Like others have mentioned they have written some great songs for other artists... great songwriters.
I love how much love they have for each other too.
They don't write R&B like this anymore. I miss these times.
This is a song that still today I can set it on repeat and enjoy every play I get out of it until it is time for me to play the next song.
Love it!
♡RIP Nick♡
"It Seems to Hang On" is another song you should check out 🥠
They were definitely solid as a rock couple. Loved them. When you see them, you got the feeling of their love, you witnessed it. Not just looking like it for the video or stage. IT WAS RIGHT THERE.