> In 1967, which hit song was recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell?And the answer: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"Photo credit: Discogs.comThe song was written by Motown songwriting duo Ashfordand Simpson. While it was also later recorded by The Supremes and TheTemptations, the Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell version was inducted into theGrammy Hall of Fame in 1999."Ain't No Mountain" might be a pop hit, but the song was heavily influenced byAshford and Simpson's gospel roots. The pair originally met in 1964 in a Harlemchurch. Interestingly, inspiration for the song came from a walk through NewYork's Central Park. The "mountain" in the title was the city’s skyscrapers,representing the ambition of songwriter Ashford. Upon its release on April 20, 1967, the song made a disappointing debut at No.19in the US. While it's now regarded as a classic, the momentum for the song tookyears to pick up. And, tragically, singer Tammi Terrell passed away from a braintumor at just 24 years old – too young to experience the song's widespreadsuccess. In 1968, The Supremes and The Temptations recorded it together, withDiana Ross and the Tempts' powerful new lead singer, Dennis Edwards, at thefront. It was an instant hit.After countless samples and remakes (most notably, perhaps, Amy Winehouse's"Tears Dry On Their Own"), "Ain't No Mountain" remains a classic pop hit andtestament to the songwriting prowess of Ashford and Simpson. Listen to the trackbelow.