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Nick and Valarie are the bomb, a long time ago I'd go to the nearby Sea Side Park in Bridgeport, CT with friends, and one day we saw Nick Ashford, we were so excited, we walked up to him and told him how much we enjoyed his music and he was so wonderful to us and gracious and so kind to us. He chatted with us and spoke to us and made us feel so important. I must have been about 16 or 17 years old at the time. He let us look at his Rose Royce, we had never come close to a car like that before. It was the best day ever, I'm way older now and I still remember that day. Thank you Nick for making a few run-of-the-mill kids feel great, you are the best!
This was the Greatest Team of all times, They wrote hit after hits for everyone they wrote for, You get a hit, you get a hit you get a hit🤗 Everything they touched went solid gold. And I really Love how they kept their relationships out of the tabloids. You never heard anything negative about this couple. Thank you for all the great songs you wrote as a team. Rest well Nick, God’s Blessings to you Valarie always.I know how it feels to live without your better half . But Got you 🙏🏾
I almost felt like I knew Valerie Simpson and Nick Ashford personally...seeing as how l grew up with their music. The energy of that tribute traveled thru the cell phone waves straight to my heart! At times it had me crying like a baby! However, not particularly from sadness; but from the True REALITY of Love, Spirituality, and what this Life we each live is all about!!!!!! Like they said way back then in the 60's AIN'T NOTHING LIKE THE REAL THING!!!!! Whoever put this tribute together....THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
Such a “WOW” moment!!!! I am so, so proud of Valerie Simpson: the strength she had to muster up to do this tribute to her beloved, Nick Ashford, : the love of her life. I can’t even begin to know or understand the pain & loss she was experiencing. Yes, we get through it with our support system but there are also those very private moments that must be endured, lived through, coped with to simply be able to take the next breath. I find myself wondering just how many experiencing that depth of loss actually contemplate not wanting to take that next breath. To lose a part of you: your very heart & soul, your soulmate, the love of your life: the one person you could always depend on to be there, listen, dry your tears, motivate & encourage you to keep your head up & press your way; who constantly reminds you who you are, who you belong to, what you are made of, what you have the potential, what you were created to do if you just don’t give up, give in, give out or throw in the towel. In Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson we got to see this power couple who were so in love that that love oozed out in their every performance & stage presence. We got to see glimpses of a true love story where their love had no boundary; the kind of love that we all dream about & hope to one day have & experience without regret. Rest in heaven Nick Ashford. Valerie Simpson, continue to make & produce the quality of music you and Nick are famous for that has become your legacy of love that shall live on long after you both have passed away. Your music touched listeners to their core and reminds us of what is truly important in life. GOD bless you, Valerie Simpson & your family!!!!
Thank You so much for letting me see this wonderful show in honor of Nick Ashford. I can feel the pain of Valerie Simpson. this made me cry because their LOVE was a rare find. God Bless you Valerie.
Nothing has moved me to tears in years like this. Thank you for touching my soul tonight. Thank you for decades of great music that I grew up on Nick and Valerie Simpson.
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It was a blessing to have had the opportunity to witness such an amazing performance and the expression of the love they had for each other. S A H. Bremerton
Nick could pin point the heart of a woman. It's hard to believe he wrote the lyrics and she wrote the music to I'm Every Woman. Powerhouse duo!!! She said he asked her how to write about women & she said what do you want in a woman & he said you and he thought about her. She's 65 here & looks fabulous! I didn't know Nick is from my hometown. I love him even more.💖
Two such beautiful woman. ❤️🥰 And the beautiful man that has passed 😔 Also Patti Austin was marvelous 🙌🎶👍 Thank you Gwen for such a wonderful video, and you are missed.
I don’t know how this ended up in my feed, BUT this is truly a blessing!! I know my oldest sister (RIH) would enjoy this if she was still here. Ashford & Simpson- LOVED THEM!!
Ashford & Simpson.,.one of the greatest song writing teams ever.Nick is right there in your heart Valerie Simpson.💛 Motown gave us all great musical LEGENDS.I am so grateful.💝
This touched my heart in a very special way & brought me to tears. RIP Nick Ashford and Gwen Ifill. May God bless & keep you, Valerie & Family for always. Great job, Gwen Ifill, all vocalists & musicians. Solid as a rock!
Gospel is the container. Spirit is the root. Our people sang from the root in fields singing spirituals even before Gospel as we know it today. Gospel though is our conservatory no question.
If possible please advise Valerie Simpson to "write the book". There is indeed A BOOK she needs to write. I believe she's knows what it is. In watching her performance "she's gotta a story to tell" that has yet to be told! She has "nothing to lose" and EVERYTHING to GAIN. Trust me...I know what I see.
What a beautiful tribute to Nick Ashford. Nick, and Valerie's, love for one another truly enriched their music and made their performances electrifying throughout the years!
OMG I have always loved there music. I grew up listening to them from my mom. Man I was in tears with her. My husband and I have been together for 30 years +. I can't Imagine what she and her kids are feeling. But just know you will see him again in Heaven 🙏🙌♥️
I was so full & released my tears for Valerie during that a cappella number. After she sat at that piano, tears fell again. This was a very insightful & moving interview. . . . good questions addressed. Valerie did extremely well keeping herself composed. I saw a brief moment of weakness while she was at the piano, but she closed her eyes, shook her head, and belted out her note. Again, just a great interview! Today, Valerie is still standing strongly! CELESTE, in the ATL 🌼
Great tribute for Nick Ashford..🔥🔥 I sampled one of their songs and it’s one of my biggest records. Ms. Valerie you and Mr. Nick Ashford were geniuses for the classic hits you wrote.. 💙👏🏽
Death has no empathy! I am now at the age of loss out of 7 I just loss my baby brother to brain cancer and my middle brother to liver cancer. Evenings is when silence wraps my memoirs. I loved Mrs. Simpson and her Late husband growing up . My mom was a back up vocalist for a very special person you all know and I had been in this business many of song. I hope Mrs. Simpson knows that she and her husband are legends. I believe we are born with our guardian some of us have a few guardians to which helps us on our lifes journey. We are left to go on the path we are directed to be on. Had Mr. Ashford not fallen homeless and led himself to Valerie well, Iwe would have missed the boat of a historic life of two souls bleeding out notes , bonded , rescued each other and helped many lovers stay married . Valerie has more work to be done it's her path and this time it is her carring Nick's spirit into the last moments . When that final curtain closes Valerie can trust Nick will be calling her towards the realm of eternal light. Til then it's all about her and family her children. Blessings to you all especially Mrs Valerie Simpson Ashford 🙏🏻💜🙏🏻
My absolute favorite singing couple /team of the 70's and 80's. Love them as much as I did as a teenager back then. Their songs are timeless- heart tugging- put you in groove if you're in a good or bad mood-Priceless!
You talk about “iconic” Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson! Beautiful. Their music will always be apart of the background music of our lives. I just love their stuff; and it’s obvious that they wrote from the foundation of their very own personal love affair. Ashford and Simpson, forever. Thank you for sharing your God-given gifts with all of us. Y’all, certainly lived y’all purpose; and because of that - you helped us to us to all stay on our purpose. God bless, Love y’all,
This was an amazing tribute! So touching and reflective of their love and the beautiful music they created. You are every woman Ms Simpson! RWG Nick and Gwen❤
Yesterday August 22nd marked the 12th 'Anniversary of Nick's death. It is still hard to believe that he is gone and that he has been gone that long. God Bless You Nick!
What a Beautiful and Talented Couple. They came To Richmond, Va . appeared and performed at the Mosque (now known as the Altria) My best friend knew them, Therefore, it was my Birthday, My friend gifited (my husband'and I ) with Tickets.. They had so much Love for each other. After the show (my friend Leola Willis) took us Backstage To meet them. I am 80 years Old. I will Never forget That Show many years ago.... What a Great Gift!!! .......De Lady E.
Watching this for the second time after seeing Valerie at Sony Hall NYC. One of my greatest solo trips. Sending my love and every good to you Valerie 🥰🥰🔥💕
9-25-2021. Thank-you, for posting this The world has had the opportunity to share tribute to Nick Ashford and to.actually honor Valerie Simpson. This was very touching, as I watched it. My granddaughter brought me a rock, when she was 3 years old and said, to me and her grandfather, her love is solid as a Rock, because she heard us singing it to each other So watching this has deep meaning. God bless you , Valerie and your daughters. We will always love Ashford and SIMPSON I am sure there wasn't a dry eye in the audience. And Valerie, we LOVE YOU AND KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. Patti,you did your own tribute as you truly brought JOY TO VALERIE. GOD BLESS.I had to save this, so, I can show it to my granddaughter who is now a wife and mother and I sing it to my great granddaughters and they sing to their parents. Legends move to the next generations.
One of the best live shows I have ever seen in my life. The talent, love, the joy between Nick and Valerie was magical. I am so thankful I got to see them perform.
A truly wonderful couple,and talented songwriting duo.Thankful for the all the great songs they gave us over the years.Nice interview,valerie was very open and informative.👍🌎🌹💝😍🎷🎺🎻🎼🌟🌟🌟
Oh WOW what a Blessing to come across this!!! So enjoyable for me!!!🥰 My God will continue to keep you and family until you are together again! I love you!!!
I am 11 years too late to the party, but I have to say ... This is a wonderful tribute to Ashford & Simpson ... I really enjoyed this presentation!! Thanks
Nick and Valerie were and will always be the epitome of relationship/couple goals. Thank you for all the magical music and memories and for being a wonderful part of the soundtrack of our lives 💗
Fell in love with this singing duo in the 70’s while in high school. Had a big color wall poster of them in my bedroom. Enjoyed this special honoring her beloved Nick. Valerie did good, but I could still feel her pain as we all too miss Nick Ashford.
I played Silly wasn't I when I was in the 7th grade and fell in love with Valerie Simpson and this was before she married Nick. What a duo they were once married.
Wow ! One of the most Awesome and adventurous events i've ever witnessed. Can only imagine what it must of felt like being apart of the live audience They definitely were Soul Mates. R.I.P. Nick
Loved every bit of this. Had me in tears and also made me smile. And of course I was right with you singing 😁 God bless you Valerie Simpson and may He continue to give you strength.
All I can say is I love the both of them so much and they was one of the most beautiful couple in the music business and they made such a beautiful team together ❤️💙💙💕💗❤️❤️. Nick we as your fans Miss you so damn much til it hurts. But as we all know God knows what best. So on that may your soul rest in peace and in God's loving arms 🙏❣️❣️🙏🙏❣️🙏❣️❤️🙏
Such a fine presentation; one of the best interviews/tributes I have ever seen. I am glad that Ms. Simpson said that Mr. Ashford whispers in her ear and that communication and support is ongoing. I think that’s how she gets through the rough times. Aside from the physical presence; he’s still with her/then in many ways. Legendary performers and creators. I really heard and appreciated the complexity of the orchestration and arrangement of their music in this program. Ms. Gwen Ifill was masterful as a host and interviewer. Thank you.
This dynamic spectacular couple are American icons. I love them. They are both a major part of my musical upbringing. I’m so sad original Nick Ashford isn’t with us. He is all love.
The fact that her husband wrote I'm every woman amazes me... He wrote that from his heart. You can tell he observed her every step in order to write this song. Rip😭😭😭
Her beauty is from within. She has the sparkle of a young girl untouched by life, but the maturity of a Queen that smartly wears her cloak of lovingkindness, stitched with humility.
My thoughts on this magnificient couple will always be that they were afraid to admit even to themselves that love came quickly to them. The reluctance to accept this was most likely the subconcious fear of ruining their business relationship if the love faded. As one listens to the lyrics and beautiful chords that they so effortlessly weave together one can almost feel the emotions flowing into their very beings. The lyrics come from the soul and each line is an unspoken message between them. ❤❤ REST IN PEACE NICK AND NEVER STOP WHISPERING WORDS OF WISDOM IN YOUR TRUE LOVE'S EAR. ❤❤ PRAYERS AND LOVE TO YOU VALERIE AND YOUR GIRLS. ❤❤
I still love you Val!I remember when you and Ashford send me concert tickets to see you both to perform ! thanks for being you your husband is still a angel!😇 Sandy from NC
Incredible interview and one of the greatest duet singer songwriter and producer teams ashford and simpson, Valerie Simpson is one of the greatest ever period,Great interview
Such exemplary song writers and performers. I saw them a few times in concert and they were always solid gold and number 1 when they did their shows. Huge fan of them.
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My boyfriend of 3 years died September 21st 2023 from Cancer and Pneumonia. He was only 45 years old. The love of my life. Valerie I know how it feels to lose the love of your life. Its a pain that never goes away. I'm so proud of your strength. You are a true inspiration. Rest in Peace Samuel Mandel Moody 1978-2023 Rest in Peace Nicholas Ashford 1941-2010. Gone to Soon
I only had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ashford once. Backstage at the Kool Jazz Festival in 1981 in San Diego, California. One of the nicest of gentlemen...
Respect to the producers, what a great interview and show. Ned to be more of these to document the history of Soul Music and the contribution made by so many unsung heroes.
My heart can't handle all this wonderfulness and the excellence of black folks. Put this tribute down in the history books.
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Absolutely
The total package as writers, vocalists, musicians, and producers. They made it look easy, smart and beautiful, And it was all about love!
Yup that's all
They loved each other so much. They were 'SOLID" as a rock
It was an honor to be on the same stage with Nick and Val before he passed away. 1LOVE Valerie!
That certainly sounds like a life changing experience!
Nick and Valarie are the bomb, a long time ago I'd go to the nearby Sea Side Park in Bridgeport, CT with friends, and one day we saw Nick Ashford, we were so excited, we walked up to him and told him how much we enjoyed his music and he was so wonderful to us and gracious and so kind to us. He chatted with us and spoke to us and made us feel so important. I must have been about 16 or 17 years old at the time. He let us look at his Rose Royce, we had never come close to a car like that before. It was the best day ever, I'm way older now and I still remember that day. Thank you Nick for making a few run-of-the-mill kids feel great, you are the best!
When she sang "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing " I started to cry. Because I know that their love was real.
Fabulous.
goose bumps!
This was the Greatest Team of all times, They wrote hit after hits for everyone they wrote for, You get a hit, you get a hit you get a hit🤗 Everything they touched went solid gold. And I really Love how they kept their relationships out of the tabloids. You never heard anything negative about this couple. Thank you for all the great songs you wrote as a team. Rest well Nick, God’s Blessings to you Valarie always.I know how it feels to live without your better half . But Got you 🙏🏾
I love Valerie and Nick
You Are So Right❣❣Luv Them
Well said.
Not a thing could be added to your Comment -- Awesome!
What a beautiful tribute to nick
One of the best singing couples!
I almost felt like I knew Valerie Simpson and Nick Ashford personally...seeing as how l grew up with their music. The energy of that tribute traveled thru the cell phone waves straight to my heart! At times it had me crying like a baby! However, not particularly from sadness; but from the True REALITY of Love, Spirituality, and what this Life we each live is all about!!!!!! Like they said way back then in the 60's
AIN'T NOTHING LIKE THE REAL THING!!!!! Whoever put this tribute together....THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
Such a “WOW” moment!!!! I am so, so proud of Valerie Simpson: the strength she had to muster up to do this tribute to her beloved, Nick Ashford,
: the love of her life. I can’t even begin to know or understand the pain & loss she was experiencing. Yes, we get through it with our support system but there are also those very private moments that must be endured, lived through, coped with to simply be able to take the next breath.
I find myself wondering just how many experiencing that depth of loss actually contemplate not wanting to take that next breath. To lose a part of you: your very heart & soul, your soulmate, the love of your life: the one person you could always depend on to be there, listen, dry your tears, motivate & encourage you to keep your head up & press your way; who constantly reminds you who you are, who you belong to, what you are made of, what you have the potential, what you were created to do if you just don’t give up, give in, give out or throw in the towel.
In Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson we got to see this power couple who were so in love that that love oozed out in their every performance & stage presence. We got to see glimpses of a true love story where their love had no boundary; the kind of love that we all dream about & hope to one day have & experience without regret.
Rest in heaven Nick Ashford. Valerie Simpson, continue to make & produce the quality of music you and Nick are famous for that has become your legacy of love that shall live on long after you both have passed away. Your music touched listeners to their core and reminds us of what is truly important in life.
GOD bless you, Valerie Simpson & your family!!!!
Your statement was so well said!!
Beautiful!
Valerie singing AIn't Nothing LIke the Real Thing was so moving. Theirs was truly a deep and abiding love. RIP Nick.
Rest in heaven nick
Thank You so much for letting me see this wonderful show in honor of Nick Ashford. I can feel the pain of Valerie Simpson. this made me cry because their LOVE was a rare find. God Bless you Valerie.
So very beautiful!!@ RIP Nick Ashford!!!❤
Nothing has moved me to tears in years like this. Thank you for touching my soul tonight. Thank you for decades of great music that I grew up on Nick and Valerie Simpson.
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Loved loved Ashford & Simpson, they represented black love at its finest.
Amen!!!
Valerie and Nick were so good together RIP NICK ASHFORD.
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It was a blessing to have had the opportunity to witness such an amazing performance and the expression of the love they had for each other.
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Valerie hasn't aged, she still looks great her Songs are Classics. God Bless😊
Nick could pin point the heart of a woman. It's hard to believe he wrote the lyrics and she wrote the music to I'm Every Woman. Powerhouse duo!!! She said he asked her how to write about women & she said what do you want in a woman & he said you and he thought about her. She's 65 here & looks fabulous! I didn't know Nick is from my hometown. I love him even more.💖
I listened to this entirety and saw what true love is and was with Ashford & Simpson. What a powerful couple.
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This performance by Valerie, brings tears 😢 to my soul .... Ain't nothing like the real thing ....
REAL TALK
Great music...still rocking it today.
I feel nothing but love for this. I'm so blessed to have been alive to witness the evolution. Praise God.
Love this interview with Valerie Simpson😍
It was very emotional to watch without tearing up.
Father, give Valerie the strength to fulfill her purpose.
This was a great program and when she sang "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" it was so real and so raw, it was beautiful!
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Two such beautiful woman. ❤️🥰 And the beautiful man that has passed 😔 Also Patti Austin was marvelous 🙌🎶👍 Thank you Gwen for such a wonderful video, and you are missed.
These people were so good together!! Love. Ashford and Simpson forever
Nick and Valerie were dynamic in every sense of the word. Love their music. RIP Nick.
Excellent interview 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I don’t know how this ended up in my feed, BUT this is truly a blessing!! I know my oldest sister (RIH) would enjoy this if she was still here. Ashford & Simpson- LOVED THEM!!
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Beautiful woman!! So glad I watched this I learned a lot more about Awesome Ashford🙏
Beautiful tribute!!!
This was awesome. Took my breath away. I j ust fought back tears too. Grew up in the 70s too( almost 62 now.). Always loved their all Music !!!
Ashford & Simpson.,.one of the greatest song writing teams ever.Nick is right there in your heart Valerie Simpson.💛
Motown gave us all great musical LEGENDS.I am so grateful.💝
Jesus knows why?
Ashford will never be forgotten. He is with us all in Love & singing with the Angels..
This touched my heart in a very special way & brought me to tears. RIP Nick Ashford and Gwen Ifill. May God bless & keep you, Valerie & Family for always. Great job, Gwen Ifill, all vocalists & musicians. Solid as a rock!
The hostess passed? She was warm & personal with great questions. May God bless her in this lifetime and the next.
@@chriscooks5437 Agreed on your comments about Ms. Ifill. Sadly, she passed away November 2016.
Love this...as a songwriter myself.its great to hear others do your songs ..it's great!
Enjoyed it 100% great duet.
RIP Ms. Gwen Ifill and Nick Ashford
RIP Nick 😢 but omg when did Gwen Ifill pass away you know what I'm just done all of my heroes are gone 😢
Awesome ❤
Great artists Ashford and Simpson especially the song solid a superb song 😂❤
Job well done my faithful servants. ❤
Beautiful....
I think what people don’t realise is that the chords behind their music are pure gospel . Plain and simple ; gospel is the ROOT!
Gospel is the container. Spirit is the root. Our people sang from the root in fields singing spirituals even before Gospel as we know it today. Gospel though is our conservatory no question.
SUCH TALENT! I had no idea they had written so many songs for so many people!! The music is "timeless". What a blessing what a gift!
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If possible please advise Valerie Simpson to "write the book". There is indeed A BOOK she needs to write. I believe she's knows what it is. In watching her performance "she's gotta a story to tell" that has yet to be told! She has "nothing to lose" and EVERYTHING to GAIN. Trust me...I know what I see.
@@danettechavis We completely agree!!
What a beautiful tribute to Nick Ashford. Nick, and Valerie's, love for one another truly enriched their music and made their performances electrifying throughout the years!
GREAT GREAT SHOW ! LOVED THE INTERVIEWING BY GWEN. REALLY MISS THE TWO OF THEM SINGING TOGETHER.
The songs are still so beautiful! Great memories from this duo. RIP Nick.
Nick Ashford was a presence!! I encountered him on 2nd Ave in NYC. He looked good and smelled even better!!
OMG I have always loved there music. I grew up listening to them from my mom. Man I was in tears with her. My husband and I have been together for 30 years +. I can't Imagine what she and her kids are feeling. But just know you will see him again in Heaven 🙏🙌♥️
RIP, Sir. God bless your family. You and your wife wrote great music that will never be forgotten 🙏🏽
I was so full & released my tears for Valerie during that a cappella number. After she sat at that piano, tears fell again.
This was a very insightful & moving interview. . . . good questions addressed. Valerie did extremely well keeping herself composed. I saw a brief moment of weakness while she was at the piano, but she closed her eyes, shook her head, and belted out her note.
Again, just a great interview! Today, Valerie is still standing strongly!
CELESTE, in the ATL 🌼
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@@olu7116 I know right😊
Love it! My favorite duet❣️
Gosh thank you for sharing this evening with Valerie Simpson. Ashford and Simpson’s music took me through so much.
Great tribute for Nick Ashford..🔥🔥 I sampled one of their songs and it’s one of my biggest records. Ms. Valerie you and Mr. Nick Ashford were geniuses for the classic hits you wrote.. 💙👏🏽
The voice on Valerie is still on Point 👌🏾
Death has no empathy! I am now at the age of loss out of 7 I just loss my baby brother to brain cancer and my middle brother to liver cancer. Evenings is when silence wraps my memoirs. I loved Mrs. Simpson and her Late husband growing up . My mom was a back up vocalist for a very special person you all know and I had been in this business many of song. I hope Mrs. Simpson knows that she and her husband are legends. I believe we are born with our guardian some of us have a few guardians to which helps us on our lifes journey. We are left to go on the path we are directed to be on. Had Mr. Ashford not fallen homeless and led himself to Valerie well, Iwe would have missed the boat of a historic life of two souls bleeding out notes , bonded , rescued each other and helped many lovers stay married . Valerie has more work to be done it's her path and this time it is her carring Nick's spirit into the last moments . When that final curtain closes Valerie can trust Nick will be calling her towards the realm of eternal light. Til then it's all about her and family her children. Blessings to you all especially Mrs Valerie Simpson Ashford 🙏🏻💜🙏🏻
My absolute favorite singing couple /team of the 70's and 80's. Love them as much as I did as a teenager back then. Their songs are timeless- heart tugging- put you in groove if you're in a good or bad mood-Priceless!
You talk about “iconic” Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson! Beautiful. Their music will always be apart of the background music of our lives. I just love their stuff; and it’s obvious that they wrote from the foundation of their very own personal love affair. Ashford and Simpson, forever. Thank you for sharing your God-given gifts with all of us. Y’all, certainly lived y’all purpose; and because of that - you helped us to us to all stay on our purpose. God bless, Love y’all,
This was an amazing tribute! So touching and reflective of their love and the beautiful music they created. You are every woman Ms Simpson! RWG Nick and Gwen❤
Still a singing queen, you can take Nick's body away, you can take his casket away, but you cannot take away memories
OMG!!! I love her and Nick....a timeless treasure for us!!
Ashford and Simpson personify 😊true love and beauty. I just love(d) them. Valerie has kept the lights burning.
This was real music back in the day
❤💯❤💯😘😘😘😗
Incredible talent from two beautiful souls! Long may their music live.
Yesterday August 22nd marked the 12th 'Anniversary of Nick's death. It is still hard to believe that he is gone and that he has been gone that long. God Bless You Nick!
How was she able to sing the words to the songs without crying I am in tears.
I was thinking the same thing! She is amazing ❤️
😭😭😭😭😭
She cried during "You're All I Need" and wiped her tears when Patti joined her onstage. Nick died in August 2011. So the loss was still raw.
What a Beautiful and Talented Couple. They came To Richmond, Va . appeared and performed at the Mosque (now known as the Altria) My best friend knew them, Therefore, it was my Birthday, My friend gifited (my husband'and I ) with Tickets.. They had so much Love for each other. After the show (my friend Leola Willis) took us Backstage To meet them. I am 80 years Old. I will Never forget That Show many years ago.... What a Great Gift!!! .......De Lady E.
Watching this for the second time after seeing Valerie at Sony Hall NYC. One of my greatest solo trips. Sending my love and every good to you Valerie 🥰🥰🔥💕
i LOVE Valerie and NICK ~~~Kindred the Family Soul~~~ keeping the legacy going forward....
Thank you Gwen Ifill. You are broadcasting excellence defined. We honor you. All Praises. Rest in Power.
9-25-2021.
Thank-you, for posting this
The world has had the opportunity to share tribute to Nick Ashford and to.actually honor Valerie Simpson.
This was very touching, as I watched it.
My granddaughter brought me a rock, when she was 3 years old and said, to me and her grandfather, her love is solid as a Rock, because she heard us singing it to each other
So watching this has deep meaning.
God bless you , Valerie and your daughters.
We will always love Ashford and SIMPSON
I am sure there wasn't a dry eye in the audience.
And Valerie, we LOVE YOU AND KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.
Patti,you did your own tribute as you truly brought JOY TO VALERIE.
GOD BLESS.I had to save this, so, I can show it to my granddaughter who is now a wife and mother and I sing it to my great granddaughters and they sing to their parents. Legends move to the next generations.
One of the best live shows I have ever seen in my life. The talent, love, the joy between Nick and Valerie was magical. I am so thankful I got to see them perform.
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A truly wonderful couple,and talented songwriting duo.Thankful for the all the great songs they gave us over the years.Nice interview,valerie was very open and informative.👍🌎🌹💝😍🎷🎺🎻🎼🌟🌟🌟
Oh WOW what a Blessing to come across this!!! So enjoyable for me!!!🥰 My God will continue to keep you and family until you are together again! I love you!!!
I am 11 years too late to the party, but I have to say ... This is a wonderful tribute to Ashford & Simpson ... I really enjoyed this presentation!! Thanks
Nick and Valerie were and will always be the epitome of relationship/couple goals. Thank you for all the magical music and memories and for being a wonderful part of the soundtrack of our lives 💗
Yes!!!!
❤ God Bless You! Ashford and Simpson we all loved. I didn't know Nick passed and I send my love and Condolences to Both Families 😢🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Fell in love with this singing duo in the 70’s while in high school. Had a big color wall poster of them in my bedroom. Enjoyed this special honoring her beloved Nick. Valerie did good, but I could still feel her pain as we all too miss Nick Ashford.
I played Silly wasn't I when I was in the 7th grade and fell in love with Valerie Simpson and this was before she married Nick. What a duo they were once married.
Thank you this was very nice sharing is caring ❤
I've been looking for this footage for years! Thank you TheHistoryMakers for uploading this!
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I would have loved it had Valerie sang the songs, I just saw her at City Center and she hit it out of the ballpark.
Wow ! One of the most Awesome and adventurous events i've ever witnessed.
Can only imagine what it must of felt like being apart of the live audience
They definitely were Soul Mates.
R.I.P. Nick
Here 9/6/2021. Thoroughly enjoyed this!
She did amazing. Nearly brought me to tears. And Patti did great as well. ❤❤❤
This was really wonderful! Glad something nudged me to click on this video! Excellent tribute!
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Loved every bit of this. Had me in tears and also made me smile. And of course I was right with you singing 😁 God bless you Valerie Simpson and may He continue to give you strength.
Never forget .....is it still good to you .....and solid as a rock.
All I can say is I love the both of them so much and they was one of the most beautiful couple in the music business and they made such a beautiful team together ❤️💙💙💕💗❤️❤️. Nick we as your fans Miss you so damn much til it hurts. But as we all know God knows what best. So on that may your soul rest in peace and in God's loving arms 🙏❣️❣️🙏🙏❣️🙏❣️❤️🙏
This made me cry! Came back to visit it just bc I LOVE Mrs. Valerie Simpson - Ashford, and Mr. Nick Ashford ❤
Such a fine presentation; one of the best interviews/tributes I have ever seen. I am glad that Ms. Simpson said that Mr. Ashford whispers in her ear and that communication and support is ongoing. I think that’s how she gets through the rough times. Aside from the physical presence; he’s still with her/then in many ways. Legendary performers and creators. I really heard and appreciated the complexity of the orchestration and arrangement of their music in this program. Ms. Gwen Ifill was masterful as a host and interviewer. Thank you.
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Such a great acknowledge of great talent something we don't have today
I,love Ashford and Simpson. 💖💖💖
This dynamic spectacular couple are American icons. I love them. They are both a major part of my musical upbringing. I’m so sad original Nick Ashford isn’t with us. He is all love.
The fact that her husband wrote I'm every woman amazes me... He wrote that from his heart. You can tell he observed her every step in order to write this song.
Rip😭😭😭
How did miss this 12 years ago .
I loved this tribute !
Valerie Simpson is such a talented songwriter, singer, and producer, its almost easy to overlook how beautiful she is. Almost.
What a fabulous tribute to Ashford and Simpson and their music and their love.
And her spirit! Pure grace
Her beauty is from within. She has the sparkle of a young girl untouched by life, but the maturity of a Queen that smartly wears her cloak of lovingkindness, stitched with humility.
Ashford & Valerie songs & music are timeless. RIP Ashford 🙏 & rest in peace Gwen both icons in their respective business 🙏
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My thoughts on this magnificient couple will always be that they were afraid to admit even to themselves that love came quickly to them. The reluctance to accept this was most likely the subconcious fear of ruining their business relationship if the love faded. As one listens to the lyrics and beautiful chords that they so effortlessly weave together one can almost feel the emotions flowing into their very beings. The lyrics come from the soul and each line is an unspoken message between them. ❤❤ REST IN PEACE NICK AND NEVER STOP WHISPERING WORDS OF WISDOM IN YOUR TRUE LOVE'S EAR. ❤❤ PRAYERS AND LOVE TO YOU VALERIE AND YOUR GIRLS. ❤❤
I still love you Val!I remember when you and Ashford send me concert tickets to see you both to perform ! thanks for being you your husband is still a angel!😇 Sandy from NC
Incredible interview and one of the greatest duet singer songwriter and producer teams ashford and simpson, Valerie Simpson is one of the greatest ever period,Great interview
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TOUCHING INTIMATE INTERVIEW..STAY STRONG MRS.VALARIE SIMPSON&YOUR DAUGHTERS🙏
God bless you Mrs Valarie Ashford Simpson and daughters in memory of Mr Nick Simpson. Keep the memory alive🎼🎵🥰💘💞🙏
Such exemplary song writers and performers. I saw them a few times in concert and they were always solid gold and number 1 when they did their shows. Huge fan of them.
Look Valerie!-You "done went" and made me cry! Ain't nothing like the real thing--indeed Beautiful!
Ashford and Simpson was truly gifted and the interviewer is one the best to do it...Great show
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My boyfriend of 3 years died September 21st 2023 from Cancer and Pneumonia. He was only 45 years old. The love of my life. Valerie I know how it feels to lose the love of your life. Its a pain that never goes away. I'm so proud of your strength. You are a true inspiration. Rest in Peace Samuel Mandel Moody 1978-2023 Rest in Peace Nicholas Ashford 1941-2010. Gone to Soon
A wonderful event to mark the life and work of Nick Ashford. Thanks to Val and Nick for so much great music that is part of the soundtrack of my life.
I'm from Trinidad and Tobago and I've been to the Sugar Bar and I had the best time in NY
She is still so gorgeous ❤️ God bless her and bless Nick's soul. They are so precious to this Earth 🌎
I only had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ashford once. Backstage at the Kool Jazz Festival in 1981 in San Diego, California. One of the nicest of gentlemen...
Ain't no mountain high enough was Classic
Respect to the producers, what a great interview and show. Ned to be more of these to document the history of Soul Music and the contribution made by so many unsung heroes.
Outstanding in every way. So glad to have their music in my life. Grateful!!!