No. 11 Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson
Motown boasted many of the greatest songwriters of all time, including this legendary husband-and-wife duo. They began their career writing with various artists, including Ray Charles, before Barry Gordy hand-picked them to join the label’s roster of talented writers.
Notable songs: “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” (Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell), “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)” (Diana Ross), “I’m Every Woman” (Chaka Khan)
