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Ashford & Simpson 

The Ashford & Simpson Story (Celebrating the Life of Nick Ashford) Part #3

Series: The Funk Show
From: Howard Burchette
Length: 00:55:34

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The musical story of "ASHFORD & SIMPSON", today plus the celebration of the life of NICHOLAS ASHFORD (May 4, 1941 – August 22, 2011). ASHFORD & SIMPSON released their first recording in 1964, and in 1966 were hired by Motown to write songs for MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL. While at Motown they were producers of hits for DIANA ROSS. VALERIE SIMPSON would soon release solo material for Motown, and the duo would release their music together in the 1970's and 1980's on Warner Brothers Records. A musical focus on song writers, producers and performers "ASHFORD & SIMPSON". Read the full description.

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Ashford & Simpson are one of the greatest song writing teams in history.  They have written and produced songs that not only have become classics, but are icons in modern music. 

In this third hour you will enjoy the music of Quincy Jones, Angela Bofill, Syretta, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan plus the magic of Ashford & Simpson.

You will enjoy this exploration of the musical journey of Ashford & Simpson.

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Piece Description

Ashford & Simpson are one of the greatest song writing teams in history.  They have written and produced songs that not only have become classics, but are icons in modern music. 

In this third hour you will enjoy the music of Quincy Jones, Angela Bofill, Syretta, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan plus the magic of Ashford & Simpson.

You will enjoy this exploration of the musical journey of Ashford & Simpson.

Broadcast History

2011

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Solid Ashford & Simpson The Best Of Ashford And Simpson. Capitol 2007 05:08
Let's Go Get Stoned Ashford & Simpson The Real Thing. Burgundy Records 2009 02:55
Keep It Coming Rufus Rufus. Mca 1992 03:00
Street Corner Ashford & Simpson The Best Of Ashford And Simpson. Capitol 2007 04:35
I'm Every Woman Ashford & Simpson The Real Thing. Burgundy Records 2009 05:21
Tried, Tested and Found True (12" Disco Mix) Ashford & Simpson Hits, Remixes and Rarities: The Warner Brothers Years. Rhino/Warner Bros. 2008 05:28
Sinner Man Valerie Simpson The Collection [Import]. Universal UK 2004 03:00
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing Angela Bofill with Boz Scaggs Definitive Collection. Arista 1999 03:07
Bridge Over Troubled Water Quincy Jones Gula Matari [Import]. A&M 2009 05:06
Love Don't Make It Right (12" Disco Mix) Ashford & Simpson Hits, Remixes and Rties: The Warner Brothers YeaRhino/Warner Bros.rs. Rhino/Warner Bros. 2008 04:23
I Can't Give Back The Love I Feel For You Rita Wright Hitsville USA The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Box set]. Motown 1992 02:38
Everybody's Got To Give It Up (Album Version) Ashford & Simpson Hits, Remixes and Rarities: The Warner Brothers Years. Rhino/Warner Bros. 2008 03:29
Nobody Knows (12" Disco Mix) Ashford & Simpson Hits, Remixes and Rarities: The Warner . Rhino/Warner Bros. 2008 06:37

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