Valerie Simpson Interview On Early Beginnings, Motown, Nick Ashford, and Career Highlights 

It's amazing how she's been around so long and still looks so youthful. It's also amazing how the music she wrote so long ago is still bankable for her now! That's a true artist.

MsValerie the piano intro was beautiful. Stay encouraged and blessed

Thank you Kevin, for one of best interviews with Valerie Simpson. Her and Nick Ashford's music has been some of the greatest of our time and will be for generations to come.

How Ashford and Simpson are not in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is totally absurd. At least they are in The Songwriter Hall Of Fame. RIP Nic.

Valerie looks beautiful and what a great personality and story teller.............

I just got done listening to solid as a rock live. One of the greatest duos in history

Excellent interview!! Ashford and Simpson's music catalog is Priceless!

Very grateful that Valerie Simpson (along with Nick Ashford) wrote some memorable music during the Motown era that will never die...👍

First heard her when she did the song "Silly, wasn't I". Have loved everything she and Nick did since then. A forever fan. Grateful I saw them in concert.

I REALLY enjoyed this interview! Until now, I had never heard Valerie talk about her music and her life. This conversation left me wanting a biopic!

Black gospel singers have brought so much into this world, amazing

More legendary Motown stories. I can listen to them all night.

Thank you so much for this!! She’s such an underrated songwriter

People dont realize that a lot of classics that they love were written by this amazing woman here, and her late Husband.

Legendary. They absolutely should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Great interview and good to see Valerie looking and sounding so good!

Valerie is so hip I seen her and Ashford in concert in the La.Superdome in New Orleans La. back in the day awesome concert

I enjoyed the interview. Love listening to the stories. Valerie deserves the Kennedy Center Honor Awards. Valerie and Nick deserves every award. Love Valerie❤️RIP Nick Ashford.

That was a great interview. I have loved their music for so many years. Much love to Valerie.

Valerie Simpson on piano...the sound of Soul. Respect and RIP to her writing partner/soulmate Nikolas Ashford(May 4, 1941 - August 22, 2011).

Thanks for sharing this great interview. Valerie looks awesome. So much amazing music that has been part of the soundtrack of my life- I've sung along, I've cried, I've loved and danced to Ashford & Simpson!

Great interview. Valarie had a great laugh and thoughtful storytelling.

Adorable. Very intelligent Professional. Totally natural. Humble. I really like her and her creations.

She looks absolutely amazing. Great interview and good job!

I remember as a child Mrs. Valerie had those gorgeous braids or locs before they were popular...she updated the look of her braids about 20 years ago...she was ahead of her time even then... thanks to ebony magazine I got to know them as a family when I was a child.

Nick said I want to go to the main building! 😀😂 Yes that little building is still there!

Awesome interview, Valerie and Nick were a dynamic writing duo!

I LOVE her!!! Thank you for posting this...Learned so much! Great questions...

Wow this woman is still so youthful and her energy is really positive. She is very supportive I can feel how easy is was for Nick to work with her and make her a part of his life.

🥰UGGHHH🥰, THIS YOUTHFULLY BEAUTIFUL QUEEN, JUST ASTOUNDING PURE GENIUS!!!!! #UnsungHERO

I will always love her and nick..They are so Special. Thanks for This.

What a gift to the World NEED more of u GOD BLESS your Family always

the stories she tells are priceless....thank-you Valerie

Mrs. Valerie is so beautiful and an inspiration to me.❤️❤️

A superstar musical genius/artist and a fantastic interviewer! Thank you so much!

An awesome interview . Love Ashford and Simpson stories.

I’m a spoiled brat. I am a former music industry exec. I never had to ask or pay for concert tickets. But one day, my former business partner called me saying, “I have a pair of tix for Ashford & Simpon tomorrow night at Radio City. Do you want them?” Of course, I snatched them up, took my then husband and enjoyed one of the very best concerts of our lives. And I’m telling you, I’ve seen EVERYONE in concert. This was one of the best shows I’ve ever experienced. A&S has set the standard for me. No one has outdone them since.

Ms Valerie Simpson is awesome. Her and Nick Ashford wrote heavenly songs that will bless this earth plane for decades to come. Yes Ms. Simpson the songs are still good to us.

Valerie is so real and down to earth. Watching her is like watching family.

What A Joy. 💟 Along with Nick Ashford, this great lady are one of my most favorite of producers, composers, musicians and songwriters. A soulful force beyond compare! Great channel and interview Kevin!

Val and Nik are in the history books forever.... Beautiful people who wrote incredible songs.

Their music was such a Beautiful Part of my life. All the Marvin and Tammie Songs. "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" in The African American Cultire is an Old School Saying that is Just a Standard Part of our Culture. A phrase that will never go away. It is a part of you.

Mrs. Valerie is so beautiful. Her songs are out of this world. Val and Nick was Motown.🔥🎶🎶

MAN!!IF YOUR PARENTS DIDNT FORCE U TO LISTEN TO "their" MUSIC, YOUR CHILDHOOD WAS LACKIN!! "80s BABY", BUT 🎶It seems to hang on🎶 & 🎶Love don't always make it right🎶 is my sh!t!!! Nevrmnd the music they wrote for others, THEY HAVE A CATALOG❤!! How FLY/COOL IS MS VALERIE THO!!!

What an awesome duo, Ashford and Simpson. Their body of work is just off the hook, I've loved them forever!!! R.i.p...Nick you are truly missed by the world and your forever wife Valerie ❤️🌷❤️

Fabulous interview!

I love that she still has her metronome 😊 wow that takes me way back memories of practicing piano 🥰

she looks wonderful

Great production on Diana's first album!

It it Still Good To You. Dynamic.. The Awesomeness of Nick and Valerie.. I Hope They Have a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Are in The Rocking Roll Hall of Fame. Song Writers Hall of Fame. They Were So Awesome. They Definitely Have To be in the History Books of American Entertainment. God Bless You Valerie Simpson.. This was such a Beautiful Interview... Great Show.

Valerie you look marvelous and I always admired you! Ain't nothing like the real thing" is my favorite. So sorry for your loss.

My goodness....I loooove this interview!

THANKS FOR THIS!!!! Im a huge fan!!!!

I went to see them in concert during the 90's, and my sister saw them in concert during the 80's. She told me after her concert that they're great and she enjoyed them. I can say so myself, they're great writers and entertainers. Concerts were outstanding.

Valerie ❤️ is an absolutely beautiful woman inside and out! Such a talented lady! Gracious and dignified! Pure class!

I love to see that there's still a metronome on the piano... :)

An absolute icon in the business.

“Solid”was so so pretty song!

So much talent brilliant work

I had no idea how real, straightforward Ms. Simpson comes off here. I’ve never heard her do an interview. She comes off like “ok i answered that what’s your next question” ha. Great job. Also, thank u for not interrupting!

great interview! RIP Nick ....they were like the thom bell for motown......Love woke me up this morning is a great song....the temptations(Damon Harris on lead) killed it! didnt even knew you guys wrote that song!

I remember when we would have benediction at church when I was a little girl and we would sing 'Reach out and touch somebody's hand'...here I am in my 40's reminiscing over good times. I never knew who wrote this song up untill a couple of weeks ago. Valerie looks super beautiful she has not aged at all ♥️

I love Mrs Simpson. A true 👍 icon and very real....I still would love her to interview more artist from the past and present.

She still looks great in Aunt and grandmothers status!

Such a great songwriter ❤️🌞

She knows her stuff. Getting down on those keys.

Valerie & Nick made a lot of great music.

All I can say is................I LOVE HER!

I have seen duets and collaborations. But, my favorite is Tammy and Marvin together. Wonderful stage presence.

How were u so lucky to even sit in this woman's presence?????....I WANNA KNOW YOU! LOL LOL 😃 😄. THANK FOR this amazing interview 👏 and ALL of ur great interviews. But I really wanna know how did u get so lucky? Lbvs!😄😄😄😄

pure talent! I love you Valerie you and Nick made us happy

Always a fan of hers and nick, say strong Val.

Great interview. The Rock Hall should have a series of these stories. They are missing the boat.Its educational.

WWWWwwwhhhat! Nick Ashford was homeless with this wonderful gift. He was sitting on his gift. Amazing story.

LOVE IT YOU GO GIRL PURE BEAUTY

What a great interview. Thank you very much

Ooooooooooooooooooooo 💯 o lord o heavens real music in the world you're a blessing to the world much love 😘💯

I remember during the mid 1980's qwhen I was in the Navy,stationed aboard a ship, I had been enjoying the "Solid" album,and out of the blue decided to sit down and write them a letter (this was maybe 1985-86?,....people still wrote letters by hand!) after mailing it,to my surprise a few weeks later I received a press packet from the William Morris Agency,and inside was a folder with some information,as well as a B&W /8x11 Capital records Press photo autographed by both Nick&Valerie!,I was surprised to had received it,and it had a nice personal note to me written on it. I still have that photo framed,and needless to say it is one of my most prized possession"s. ..maybe they sent me this because they noticed my return address was on the Navy base on a ship?,not sure,but nevertheless I'm glad they sent it!...huge fan!.

Valerie is really a woman 👩of substance. I love and respect her ❤wholly. She's great and humble. May God bless 🙌her.

Great interview. You really nailed it with her. Thank you.

Beautiful Interview ❤

Thank you.

Great interview . There’s so much more I want to know though.... working with Gladys Knight; The Boss; other artists who they wanted to write for; did nick come up with melodies as well as the words; .....

I've watched this interview for the second time and still love it -- Excellent interviewing of an excellent artist superstar. Thanks so much!

Fantastic interview and responses. She’s so honest and down to earth. Love Valerie!!

I love Valerie! Had the pleasure of meeting her.

🕊️ Ashford & Simpson 🎶 Favorite Song Writer ✍️ Producer My Favorite Solid As A Rock 🎶 Thank 💞You! 🌹

god , Vallery that was really beautifull delivery on piano. love you lady.

man....have you ever been with sombody for sooo long that the only thing you know is that person, i mean you cant see yourself with anyone else!!!! i just dont see how she can do it. without breakin down

I needed an hour interview with Valerie! So many of my questions need answers! Can you do a follow up interview with her in a few years with questions from your audience?

Moving right along 😘😎

Such an amazing an beautiful soul.

What a wonderful talent..

I love that woman. And Kevin did a really great job with the interview.

When you start off writing songs under berry Gordy & the motown label and you achieve independence you are who you say you are.oct2022.

omg she is so beautiful!

Great interview.

Great interview 👍🏼

great interview / this is gold and history

has Valarie considered releasing piano songs of her work just instrumentals