Nick Ashford, died today from cancer:
"As songwriting partners, Nick Ashford and his wife, Valerie Simpson, wrote chart-topping rhythm-and-blues hits for Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross, and then went on to become singing stars themselves in the 1970s and 1980s as Ashford & Simpson." (WashPost)
Let's remember Nick Ashford with one of his greatest songs. This is Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell singing "Ain't no mountain high enough", one of the best pop tunes ever:
"Listen, baby Ain't no mountain high
Ain't no valley low Ain't no river wide enough, baby
If you need me, call me No matter where you are
No matter how far Just call my name
I'll be there in a hurry You don't have to worry
'Cause baby,
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you
Remember the day I set you free
I told you You could always count on me
From that day on I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me
Some way, some how
'Cause baby, There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you
Oh no darling, no wind, no rain
No winters cold can stop me baby
No, no baby, 'cause you are my love
If you ever in trouble, I'll be there on the double
Just send for me, oh baby
No winters cold can stop me baby
No, no baby, 'cause you are my love
If you ever in trouble, I'll be there on the double
Just send for me, oh baby
My love is alive Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double As fast as I can
Don't you know that
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you
Don't you know that
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough Ain't no river wide enough."
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