Ashford & Simpson
Soul singers, writers and producers Nikolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Produced and wrote
for many classic soul and disco acts in the 1970's and 1980's, including
Diana Ross ("The boss").
Recording under their own names too, they wrote some dance/disco tracks in the later
1970's which included the classic "Found a cure".
"Over and over" is a typically strong Ashford & Simpson track and was
covered by Sylvester. And no
mention of them would be complete with recalling their 1984 super-classic
"Solid". For the hustlers amongst you, try "Tried, tested and found true" and if you
like a boogie bassline listen to "Don't cost you nothing".
"One more try", "Tried, tested and found true" and "Over and over" were also released
as two early 12" singles and are all now rare collector's items. There is also a UK-only 12"
of disco classic "Bourgie bourgie" (covered by
John Davis & the Monster Orchestra and
Gladys Knight.
One more try (Warner Brothers 12" PRO 634, 1976)
Tried, tested and found (Warner Brothers 12" PRO 648, 1976)
Over and over (Warner Brothers 12" PRO 676, 1977)
Don't cost you nothing (Warner Brothers 12" PRO 706, 1977)
It seems to hang on (Warner Brothers 12" PRO-A-748, 1978)
Flashback (Warner Brothers 12" PRO-A-803, 1979)
Nobody knows (Warner Brothers 12" PRO-A-837, 1979)
Found a cure (Warner Brothers 12" WBDS 8874, 1979)
Love don't make it right (Warner Brothers 12" PRO-A-884, 1980)
Love don't make it right / Bourgie Bourgie (Warner Brothers 12" [UK] K 17678, 1980)
Gimme something real (Warner Brothers LP, 1973)
I wanna be selfish (Warner Brothers LP, 1974)
Come as you are (Warner Brothers LP, 1976)
Send it (Warner Brothers LP, 1977)
So, so satisfied (Warner Brothers LP, 1977)
Is it still good to ya (Warner Brothers LP, 1978)
Stay free (Warner Brothers LP, 1979)
Musical Affair (Warner Brothers LP, 1980)
