Solid
Solid
Ashford & Simpson
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Artist: Ashford & Simpson
Songwriters: Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson
Genre: R&B / Soul
Album: Solid (1984)
“Solid” is the signature hit by husband-and-wife duo Ashford & Simpson, released in September 1984 as the lead single from their eleventh studio album Solid.
A polished blend of post-disco soul and adult contemporary R&B, the song celebrates enduring love and partnership. It reached number one on the US Billboard Soul chart, peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, and achieved top-five chart positions in several countries including the UK, Germany, Ireland, and Canada.
In 2009, they re-recorded it as "Solid (As Barack)" in tribute to President Obama and Michelle's relationship.