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Ashford & Simpson: The Real Thing

Series: Black History Month Specials
From: Joyride Media
Length: 00:53:57

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One-hour special delves into the history and music of songwriting and singing team Ashford & Simpson. Read the full description.
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One-hour radio special features Nicholas Ashford & Valerie Simpson looking back on their long career as influential songwriters, producers and performers.
Jeff Foxx (WRKS-FM, New york, NY) hosts their in-depth stories behind songs like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "I'm Every Woman," "Let's Go Get Stoned," "Solid," "You're All I Need to Get By" and more classics they wrote for themselves and others including Diana Ross, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell and Chaka Khan.

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Timing and Cues

1. Billboard (1:00)
In: (music) "You know, I thought I was going to be a dancer. Can you imagine?"
Out: "I'm Jeff Foxx, and welcome to Ashford & Simpson: The Real Thing."

2. Segment 1 (14:00)
In: "Welcome back to Ashford & Simpson: The Real Thing. I'm Jeff Foxx."
Out: "I'm Jeff Foxx, and you're listening to Ashford & Simpson: The Real Thing."

3. Break 1 with music bed (1:00)

4. Segment 2 (19:00)
In: "Welcome back to Ashford & Simpson: The Real Thing. I'm Jeff Foxx."
Out: "I'm Jeff Foxx, and you're listening to Ashford & Simpson: The Real Thing."

5. Break 2 with music bed (1:00)

6. Segment 3 (18:00)
In: "Welcome back to Ashford & Simpson: The Real Thing. I'm Jeff Foxx."
Out: "I'm Jeff Foxx, and thanks for listening."

Additional Credits

Host: Jeff Foxx (WRKS-FM, New York, NY)
Producer: Paul Chuffo & Josh Jackson (Joyride Media)
Contacts: Andy Cahn, 212-833-6279, Andy.Cahn@SonyMusic.com