The Michael Eric Dyson Show
Monday August 29, 2011
Mark Anthony Neal Reflects on the Life of Nickolas Ashford
Last week, Motown singer and songwriter Nick Ashford died in New York City from throat cancer at the age of 70. He was half of the Motown duo Ashford & Simpson and, along with his wife, Valerie Simpson, penned such hits as “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “You’re All I Need To Get By,” and “Reach Out And Touch Somebody’s Hand,” in addition to their own tunes like “It Seems to Hang On.” As a singing duo, they were probably best known for their hit song “Solid.” Music historian and Duke University Professor Dr. Mark Anthony Neal remembers Ashford’s music and legacy.
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