Don't Cost You Nothingby Ashford & Simpson

Artist Bio:
Ashford & Simpson was a husband-and-wife duo consisting of Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. They were prominent figures in the music industry as songwriters, performers, and producers. The duo is best known for their success as a songwriting team, penning hits for artists like Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross.

Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson met in 1964 at a Harlem church and began their musical collaboration shortly after. They released a string of successful albums in the 1970s and 1980s, with hits like "Solid" and "Found a Cure" solidifying their reputation as a dynamic R&B duo. In addition to their own music career, Ashford & Simpson continued to write hit songs for other artists, contributing to the success of acts such as Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight. Their enduring influence on the music industry has earned them a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.