Ashford & Simpson - Is It Still Good to Ya

Title: Is It Still Good to Ya Artist: Ashford & Simpson Release Date: 8/1978 Re-Released On: 0/0/1978 Label: Ol' Skool, Rhino Atlantic Duration: 34:02 Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto UPCs: 093624643821, 081227002565, 093624643845 Genre: Rhythm & Blues Styles: Soul, Disco, Urban, Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul Moods: Laid-Back/Mellow, Sensual, Sexy, Smooth, Romantic, Intimate, Lush, Sentimental, Confident, Exuberant, Joyous, Party/Celebratory, Passionate, Sexual, Stylish, Sweet Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 3 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. It Seems to Hang On
2. Is It Still Good to Ya?
3. The Debt Is Settled
4. Ain't It a Shame
5. Get up and Do Something
6. You Always Could
7. Flashback
8. As Long as It Holds You

Year Type Label Catalog # 2005 CD Rhino Atlantic 1996 CD Ol' Skool 3219

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Having written many popular numbers for various artists over the years, the dynamic duo retain that same tradition for this project. The first release from this album was the midtempo "It Just Seems to Hang On." While each verse is conveyed in a soft texture, the chorus jumps with excitement and intrigue, as does the vamp. Prior to this album, the husband-and-wife team had just one prior R&B Top Ten hit ("Don't Cost You Nothing," number ten in 1978).This song had a stronger impact; it stayed on the charts for 17 weeks. But more importantly, it held the number two position on the Billboard R&B charts for five consecutive weeks. The title track was the follow-up single. With its mesmerizing intonation, Ashford & Simpson intensely deliver this classic R&B ballad with all the right ingredients. In spite of the beauty of the song, it only peaked at #12 on the charts in as many weeks. The final release was "Flashback." Not nearly as inviting as its predecessors, this disco number peaked at number 70 after five weeks on the charts. Other notables are "Ain't It a Shame," "Get Up and Do Something," and "As Long As It Holds You." ~ Craig Lytle, All Music Guide

Name Credits Al Brown Strings Ashford & Simpson Producer, Vocals (Background), Rhythm Arrangements Billy Slapin Horn Carla Bandini Mixing Assistant, Assistant Engineer Craig Michaels Mixing Assistant, Assistant Engineer Eric Gale Guitar Francisco Centeno Bass Harvey Hoffman Engineer James Simpson Mixing, Mastering John Sussewell Drums Kevin Tong Reissue Producer Mary Ann Dibs Design Michael Hutchinson Mixing, Engineer Nickolas Ashford Vocals, Producer Paul Riser Horn (Alto), Horn, Mixing, Strings Ralph MacDonald Percussion Ray Chew Synthesizer, Rhythm Arrangements, Fender Rhodes, Clavinet Ray Simpson Vocals Raymond Simpson Vocals (Background) Steve Jordan Drums Stew Romain Mastering Valerie Simpson Producer, Piano, Vocals, Keyboards Yolanda McCullough Vocals (Background)