“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” was written by the songwriting duo Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson.

Quick Scoop

  • The song was composed in 1966 by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, before they officially joined Motown.
  • It was first recorded and released by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in 1967 on the Motown Tamla label.
  • Diana Ross’s 1970 version turned it into her first solo No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing the song as a soul classic.

A Bit Of Backstory

Ashford and Simpson originally held the song back from Dusty Springfield, hoping it would be their “golden egg” to get into Motown, which ultimately worked.

The iconic lyric about no mountain, valley, or river being too much is often read today as a metaphor for persistent, uplifting love that fits perfectly with current nostalgic soul trends.

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