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Ashford & Simpson were an American husband-and-wife songwriting, production, recording duo composed of Nickolas Ashford (May 4, 1942 – August 22, 2011) and Valerie Simpson (born August 26, 1946). Ashford was born in Fairfield, South Carolina, and Simpson in the Bronx, New York City.
- Nickolas Ashford (deceased), Valerie Simpson
- New York, New York, U.S.
- 1964–2011
Nov 19, 2011 · Learn about Valerie Simpson, a singer and songwriter who collaborated with Nickolas Ashford and wrote hits for Motown and other artists. She also released solo albums, opened a venue in New York, and received many awards and honors.
Jun 10, 2021 · One day, over four decades ago at their home in Westport, Connecticut, Valerie Simpson and her songwriting partner and husband Nick Ashford were working on a song for Chaka Khan when Nick came...
- Diane Herbst
Nov 13, 2020 · Valerie Simpson reflects on a lifetime of writing chart-topping anthems for Motown and beyond, including Diana Ross' first solo hit "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". Read the interview with the voice of truth and soul, who also recorded her own albums with Nick Ashford.
1946 Born. 2002 Inducted. Wrote "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Reach Out and Touch" Since the beginning of their career together over 30 years ago, Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson have become one of the most prolific and versatile musical couples in recording history.
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Dec 12, 2018 · Valerie Simpson, one-half of the legendary duo Ashford & Simpson, talks about writing and producing hits for Motown, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston. She also shares her solo career, awards and upcoming event by The ASCAP Foundation.