Ashford & Simpson – Time Talkin’ (Netherlands 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

“Time Talkin'” is a song recorded by American husband-and-wife songwriting, production, and recording duo Ashford & Simpson composed of Nickolas Ashford (May 4, 1941 – August 22, 2011) and Valerie Simpson (born August 26, 1946).

The single was taken from Dave Clark’s “Time” a concept album based on Dave Clark’s 1986 musical Time. “Time Talkin'” was only released as a single in Europe, and Australia failing to chart.

There was not a music video produced for this single.

SIDE A:
Time Talking (Special Extended Mix) 6:15

SIDE B:
Flying (Instrumental) 3:04
Time Talking 5:07

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI – 1A K060-20 1158 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Netherlands
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Funk/Soul

CREDITS:

NOTES:
From the musical ‘TIME‘.
Track title is called Time Talkin’ on cover and Time Talking on labels.

Printed in Holland

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Retro Hound
Retro Hound
February 22, 2024 8:20 am

Love it!! This is new to me and so catchy!! I do know about Dave Clark’s Time musical and album. I’ve been meaning to get familiar with all the talent behind it – Dave Clark, Freddie Mercury, Cliff Richard and now Ashford & Simpson. Talk about talent with all the hits they wrote… Thank you Paul!!

DJ XREY
DJ XREY
February 22, 2024 1:30 am

Permit me to list some of Ashford & Simpson’s greatest songs and hits performed by others: Ashford & Simpson – “Found A Cure” (#1 Dance; #2 R&B); “It Seems To Hang On” (#2 R&B); “Solid” (#1 R&B, #12 pop; #15 dance) The Boys Town Gang – “Remember Me/Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” (#5 dance) Chaka Khan – “I’m Every Woman” (#1 R&B) Diana Ross – “Reach Out And Touch (Somebody’s Hand)” (#7 R&B; #20 pop); “Surrender” (#10 UK); “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” (#1 R&B, #1 Pop 1970; #6 UK; #1 dance 2017); “The Boss” (#1 dance); “Remember Me” (#10… Read more »

DJ XREY
DJ XREY
February 21, 2024 8:13 pm

A perfect contribution for Black History Month by two of the most prolific R&B and pop songwriters next to Holland/Dozier/Holland.
Don’t forget their great club hit “It Seems To Hang On” and the #1 dance hit “The Boss” they wrote for Diana Ross – both from 1979.
Maybe Paul has more Ashford & Simpson 12”ers to post as this is the only song by them in the BTG archives!

Last edited 10 months ago by DJ XREY
DJ XREY
DJ XREY
Reply to  DjPaulT
February 22, 2024 2:00 pm

Motown also issued DJ promo remixes of “It’s My House” and the rare “No One Gets The Prize” by David Morales (IIRC), as all the album’s songs were listed at #1 on Billboard’s dance chart.

Martika
Martika
February 21, 2024 7:55 pm

It’s great that you are introducing us to a rare 12″ remix by the husband/wife team who wrote massive hits like “Solid”, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “I’m Every Woman”, and “Found a Cure” … THANK YOU for always delivering EXCITING music!

RayOZ
RayOZ
February 21, 2024 4:54 pm

great post and remastering Paul, any chance we could have the other 12 inch from Time by Cliff Richard?
https://www.discogs.com/release/1982311-Cliff-Richard-Shes-So-Beautiful

RayOZ
RayOZ
Reply to  RayOZ
February 21, 2024 5:30 pm

Also I noted written by Australia folk singer, amazing.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/1146497-Hans-Poulsen

RayOZ
RayOZ
Reply to  DjPaulT
February 22, 2024 3:45 pm

Thanks Paul

Jeff
Jeff
February 21, 2024 11:17 am

I have always enjoyed the work of Ashford & Simpson! Although I don’t know this one, I am quite sure I will like it a lot. Thank you, Paul and have a great day!

Jeff

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Reply to  Jeff
February 21, 2024 11:54 am

I echo this! Love them as a duo and as songwriters, but I have never heard of this nor its parent musical! Thanks!
Oh and the cheesy cover art! 💯❤️

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Reply to  DjPaulT
February 21, 2024 1:27 pm

Oh wow! I’ll have to check that out!!!