2007 collection of R&B and Pop classics written by the talented duo. Long before they became hitmakers themselves in the "70s and "80s, Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson were successful songwriters. This comp features many of their finest songs performed by various artists including Gladys Knight & The Pips, Chaka Khan, Stephanie Mills, The Main Ingredient, Millie Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Teddy Pendergrass and more. Expansion.