Ashford & Simpson - Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Live 1989)

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  • Words & Music by Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson (1966)

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  • @martyemmons8692
    @martyemmons8692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    When I was in Manhattan one morning, and walking down the street. I happened to see Nick Ashford. I was on the opposite side of the street. I waved good morning to him and he waved back. That is one of my most cherished memories.

  • @athorpe630
    @athorpe630 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Rip Ashford your missed!!!❤❤❤
    They were an amazing team!!

  • @BG-xn5ni
    @BG-xn5ni ปีที่แล้ว +4

    every band member is smiling and applauding A&S’s performance. Respect.

  • @cynthiaparsley3511
    @cynthiaparsley3511 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It’s August 2023 at 9pm in Detroit and I just re-introduced my neighbors to Ashford & Simpson. They still move it 👍🏾💕

  • @Fay-xe5yq
    @Fay-xe5yq 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Watching this beautiful couple together tells you all you need to know ❤❤❤❤ NICK AND VAL

  • @Godfirst986
    @Godfirst986 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is honestly the first time I've ever heard them sing! And wow, I'm blown away! Ive seen them in other singers interviews but never heard them sing myself! They are so underrated. They can sang! It makes you wonder why people like them were overshadow by other people because they had talent too.

  • @joannehines7806
    @joannehines7806 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The original songwriters of this great masterpiece!! 💘 🎶 💃 😍 🎼 👗👡

  • @mikkih5809
    @mikkih5809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That looks like another favorite of mine on sax Mr. David Sanborn!!!!!!!!

  • @sandralofton7986
    @sandralofton7986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Awesome! RIP my sweet Ashford!

  • @hugosanchez7599
    @hugosanchez7599 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You have to be a pop genius to write the bridge and the key change of this song. Simply amazing

  • @rahlohmcdonogh9839
    @rahlohmcdonogh9839 8 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Valerie Simpson is the most underrated vocalist of all time.Still get chills at the end of the film Welcome Back Charleston Blue,at her duet with Donny Hathaway.We are God's people!

    • @easytherepilgrim2339
      @easytherepilgrim2339 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed. She can 'yell', belt it out....without yelling. The best "whoa oh oh's" ever. But Nick is even more underrated....he has the macho voice combined with the 10-octaves-up a split-second later....but he does it like it's nothing. Like it's 2nd-nature, from the heart.

    • @myratanksley
      @myratanksley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yep she is, she is my favorite female vocalist right behind Natalie Cole! Val can saannng with and without her husband!

    • @Hulk2k6
      @Hulk2k6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They're more known for being hitmakers than hit takers

  • @maggieedward3951
    @maggieedward3951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    22 Gold and platinum records sheer genius 🌹🌹😒💥r.i.p Nick Simpson .

  • @anastasiapezzuoli2007
    @anastasiapezzuoli2007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    They look so good together and talent like no others ♥️

    • @sandraatkins2539
      @sandraatkins2539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes they are absolutely gorgeous. In the next life, I would like to marry that fiiiiiine Nick Ashford. I thank this couple for the music. LOL, BLESSINGS ❤❤🙏🙏🙏

  • @olijadu
    @olijadu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    love it. they blended the two versions of the song. this writing duo are probably the most underappreciated. they wrote some of the great classics of all time.

  • @danielrobinson9270
    @danielrobinson9270 9 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Simply the best. Ashford and Simpson. I love you both.

  • @imalwaysright
    @imalwaysright 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Imagine writing a legendary song like this ugh the talent

  • @Hulk2k6
    @Hulk2k6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is THEIR song!
    You know you BAD when you and your significant other Kill it with a song you wrote for someone else!

  • @BG-xn5ni
    @BG-xn5ni ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We saw them in San Diego, CA approximately 1979-80 and they were amazing and had the audience hooked every second of the show.

  • @mariejames3670
    @mariejames3670 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    They sung and wrote,amazing .

  • @TheMsDebbra
    @TheMsDebbra 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    THIS is clearly what good live music is..... fantastic !!

  • @VintageJunker
    @VintageJunker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This Amazing song Changed the whole world by Gods Grace. Thank you for posting

  • @joannehines7806
    @joannehines7806 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love these two!! Greatest love story!

  • @kerryeberrie6587
    @kerryeberrie6587 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ashford and Simpson forever❤

  • @karykares
    @karykares 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this song. That sax 🎷 was off the chain!

  • @v.a.993
    @v.a.993 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Pure talent. Beautiful in every way!

  • @Marty4650
    @Marty4650 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    WOW... just wow! What an amazing and talented couple. They were a major force in making Motown so great.

  • @kimlibera663
    @kimlibera663 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the most splendid top 10 songs of all time.

  • @davidbabcock2947
    @davidbabcock2947 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    No words!!! Love you guys. RIP Nick.

    • @mssimone2631
      @mssimone2631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nick was one of the greats!

  • @kathymurray4760
    @kathymurray4760 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Be at peace, Nick! Nice!

  • @borood1188
    @borood1188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Evelyn Ashford had such a good voice, she was really underrated.

    • @davebeerman911
      @davebeerman911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      who is evelyn ashford

    • @borood1188
      @borood1188 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davebeerman911 Look it up, you're on internet.

  • @carlosbright9615
    @carlosbright9615 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love them both and their music. RIP Nick!

  • @thelmaburrell1765
    @thelmaburrell1765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Both Beautiful
    Lots Of Talent
    Love The Way
    They Look At Each
    Other.You Can
    See The Love
    In Their Eyes.

  • @marknorthwest93
    @marknorthwest93 9 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Great to finally hear these wonderful composers finally get to sing their own material. As they performed more, their vocals tightened up a lot more. David Sandborn's sexy sax solo really adds punch to this performance. I can see why Valerie is NOT willing to let their earlier Motown guide vocal masters get released, as she has stated that Nick Ashford hadn't developed his vocal chops to the point that he did later, and she doesn't want to lesson his legacy. I totally respect Valerie's decision. However, this is the beginning of their legacy as singers Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @PaulPaid
      @PaulPaid 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +marknorthwest93 Well said sir. I Totally agree with everything .

    • @jakee778
      @jakee778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’d love to hear their demo versions of I’m Every Woman and the Boss

  • @shirleywarner2967
    @shirleywarner2967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful Talented couple. Precious historical memories....

  • @catmother4214
    @catmother4214 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just love them. RIP Nicholas Ashford. 🩷🩷🩷

  • @elik3239
    @elik3239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Much respect to Marvin and Tammi but Nicholas and Valerie murdered this track beautifully. Like this is my first time hearing this version and I'm like omg this is awesome!! They got me in here doing all kinds of sound effects like oooh, ahhh, geeeeze, I can't even try to spell whatever I was saying lol

  • @bandizsiros1884
    @bandizsiros1884 ปีที่แล้ว

    great duo who wrote fantastic songs

  • @duncandacunha7771
    @duncandacunha7771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Two LEGENDS!!!!!

  • @charleswilliams8248
    @charleswilliams8248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ashford and Simpson really great song writers, they were simply awesome!

  • @ezekielmajor5511
    @ezekielmajor5511 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Valerie always had that beautiful body.

  • @hozie22
    @hozie22 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    True musical geniuses.

  • @ElvarMasson
    @ElvarMasson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great version

  • @murraykins1952
    @murraykins1952 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Saw them live in London........AMAZING

    • @toussantlbisso
      @toussantlbisso 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Luuucky duck ! Saw Marley Live ! But frankly....I'd Rather have experienced them Live ! Sorry Marley fans .

  • @britainwhite20
    @britainwhite20 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Still jamming to this

  • @brianmorecombe2726
    @brianmorecombe2726 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Remember that really powerful pop song they did Solid.I never knew they were that far back when they did this song for Motown.Mind you when they did Solid Psychedellic Jefferson Starship did Built this City and they were at Woodstock.

  • @dominiquedevereux7205
    @dominiquedevereux7205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I JUST learned they wrote this song🎵 , amongst others 🤯!!

  • @powerboost72
    @powerboost72 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    so wonderful...

  • @NaomiIsSoAwesome98
    @NaomiIsSoAwesome98 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish they did a remaster on this song from the 80s because it's too iconic! There's more bass and groove than in the '67 version

  • @JaniceMarieSingleton
    @JaniceMarieSingleton 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love you so much!

  • @victormoses4124
    @victormoses4124 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The just Fused effortlessly. Wow! Real music is dead. This is how we felt in love in the 80's...

    • @oholm09
      @oholm09 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Victor Moses the real music still here

    • @BixenteFabregas
      @BixenteFabregas 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oholm09 can't agree more : Vulfpeck, Jacob Collier, Pomplamoose, knower, dirty loops, JD Beck and DOMi, pentatonix, Snarky Puppy...

  • @chroesuschroesus
    @chroesuschroesus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG, I love this.

  • @marysalvi242
    @marysalvi242 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    2019 classics live on and on and ...

  • @goretti-canterburg-rainfor9813
    @goretti-canterburg-rainfor9813 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Echte talent, zo wonderbaarlijk mooi muziek. ❤️

  • @tyronerobinson9239
    @tyronerobinson9239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i enjoyed it

  • @ClauLcrazyclaugt
    @ClauLcrazyclaugt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great, love them

  • @shaunagidwani3059
    @shaunagidwani3059 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful ❤❤

  • @Queenalika85
    @Queenalika85 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    they killed this

  • @judenny3000
    @judenny3000 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Found and bought a vinyl record at the flee market so I was curious about them ,that's why I'm here lol.pretty good voice by the way.

    • @abey7328
      @abey7328 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have a vinyl of this Beautiful song and with their voice ?

  • @janebuchanan3684
    @janebuchanan3684 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Baby, that's pure love

  • @jacobking5924
    @jacobking5924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Ross treatment is so iconic everything else pales.......

  • @charleyyoung262
    @charleyyoung262 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He never seems to change his hair style.

  • @mdzic7628
    @mdzic7628 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Cepheus and Reesie!!

  • @scotthenn5170
    @scotthenn5170 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rip nick

  • @cwartis
    @cwartis 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That was Saturday Night Live!! A young Dave Sandborn on sax

    • @tomd9307
      @tomd9307 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No I think it's later with jools Holland

    • @davebeerman911
      @davebeerman911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomd9307 later with jools started in 1992

  • @judithshalders6560
    @judithshalders6560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Valerie certainly had the voice,Nic not so much but they complimented each other.

  • @ParacordPalsandHeroes
    @ParacordPalsandHeroes 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Honestly yall🤔. I have ALWAYS thought that Nick is what Jesus really looked like, all my life. They just changed his hair and eye color. Really, Memphis, 10

  • @AlonzoChico
    @AlonzoChico 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reverend Oates sangin' his butt off!!

  • @communist-hippie
    @communist-hippie 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    not as good as mad tv you are the one i love

  • @lindarowsalot
    @lindarowsalot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    And a very young David Sanborn on the sax.

  • @rustyrumble645
    @rustyrumble645 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    They did it the only way it should be sung, the Tammi and Marvin way.

  • @rochellewarren5008
    @rochellewarren5008 ปีที่แล้ว

    💜☄️

  • @wxb200
    @wxb200 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Karaoke...

  • @dehmarie5885
    @dehmarie5885 ปีที่แล้ว

    💖💝💖💝

  • @AlessioRomaMusic
    @AlessioRomaMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🌍❤🎶🎶

  • @tamshari9212
    @tamshari9212 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    True....mountains is that bad to obtain...real life

  • @renansillas7591
    @renansillas7591 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Só os BRs q vieram por causa do carinha que mora logo ali 😂

  • @toussantlbisso
    @toussantlbisso 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    L'amour noir est plus chaud !

  • @leroygrayjr.2957
    @leroygrayjr.2957 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    David Sanborn.. too

  • @peterle6883
    @peterle6883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cepheus and Reesie.

    • @chad77657
      @chad77657 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's what I was waiting to see. LOL.

  • @deshawnwhitehead2539
    @deshawnwhitehead2539 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who’s playing sax 🎷

  • @monique-uo7bo
    @monique-uo7bo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No disrespect Nick Ashford but I always thought he looked like a lion with that hair style. Love Ashford and Simpson. RIP to Nick!

    • @angelasantiago7426
      @angelasantiago7426 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      monique 45 I thought he looked nice loved his hair

    • @karykares
      @karykares 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know what you mean but creatives tend to be eccentric and thrive on uniqueness.

    • @janellirving4625
      @janellirving4625 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's the tamer version of Julius Carry (Sho Nuff).

    • @sandraatkins2539
      @sandraatkins2539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tall, Tan, Mega-talented, Slender, and Fine as exquisite champagne equals my definition of Mr. NICK ASHFORD ♥

  • @marthacmd
    @marthacmd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    god gives you a mountain to climb or a cliff to fall over

  • @nickharris9761
    @nickharris9761 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    No Marcus Miller on that one. I must admit I’ve never heard Marcus play anything old style : James Jamerson / Babbit / Chuck Rainey / Jemmott

  • @heatherhopfinger3942
    @heatherhopfinger3942 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the Dutton family Bluegrass group made a version of this song not as good as this one as far as I am concerned this should be the only version why the remakes cannot compare

    • @Mrsplanetmaster9
      @Mrsplanetmaster9 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell made it before Nick and Val...💃🏻👍🏻

  • @rochellewarren5008
    @rochellewarren5008 ปีที่แล้ว

    💜☄️