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 2 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!!!