Summary: "I look cool but on the inside I'm a nervous wreck" - Nick Ashford. nbsp;As they began their career as performers, Nick and Valerie found some challenges in appearing on stage, as Nick details in this podcast. nbsp;"In the early years, I was just uncomfortable. nbsp;They would put towels around me I'd sweat so much before I'd even go on." nbsp;But they also found they enjoyed meeting most anyone could help with songwriting, as Nick explains "I get inspiration from the people I meet. nbsp;Seems like everybody's got a story. nbsp;What people are feeling, that's what we want to write about." nbsp;Their longevity and success may be built on this simple idea, and may be why President Barack Obama has a special version of one of their songs. nbsp;As Nick says, "You can do it, if you have the energy and the will to do it." Songs included: "Found A Cure" "I'm Every Woman" "Solid (as Barack)" Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Ashford #38; Simpson: The Real Thing
