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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
Jun 1, 2023 · Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson fell in love through music. They went on to become one of the most famous songwriting duos of all time.
- Cillea Houghton
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- Staff Writer
Aug 23, 2011 · Nick Ashford, who with wife Valerie Simpson wrote such legendary Motown songs as “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand,” has died after a prolonged...
Aug 2, 2021 · The legendary composers, lyricists, vocalists, and actors Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson dominated the R&B industry for over four decades. Their most tremendous success came with their unmatched music compositions for Motown Records. Ashford was born on May 4, 1941, in Fairfield, South Carolina, to Calvin and Alice Ashford.
Ashford & Simpson. More images. Profile: Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson were a husband and wife songwriting-production team. They started writing and recording together in 1964, and two years later wrote their first hit song - "Let's Go Get Stoned", recorded by Ray Charles.
Sep 11, 2006 · Since 1966, the prolific songwriting duo has been composing classic music made famous artists, including Ray Charles, Chaka Khan and Diana Ross. But Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson have a career...
