Is It Still Good to Ya

• Artist: Ashford & Simpson
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• Release Date: 1978 08
• Total Time: 34:02
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rhythm & Blues

Review

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

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
It Seems to Hang On	Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson	Ashford & Simpson	(5:11)
Is It Still Good to Ya?	Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson	Ashford & Simpson	(3:50)
The Debt Is Settled	Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson	Ashford & Simpson	(3:51)
Ain't It a Shame	Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson	Ashford & Simpson	(4:54)
Get up and Do Something	Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson	Ashford & Simpson	(4:52)
You Always Could	Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson	Ashford & Simpson	(3:30)
Flashback	Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson	Ashford & Simpson	(3:55)
As Long as It Holds You	Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson	Ashford & Simpson	(3:59)

Credits

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