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The guitar solo is by Alan "Bam" King.<ref>{{cite web|author=Biography by Eugene Chadbourne |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/alan-bam-king-mn0001329456 |title=Alan "Bam" King | Biography & History |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |date=1946-09-18 |accessdate=10 January 2016}}</ref> |
The guitar solo is by Alan "Bam" King.<ref>{{cite web|author=Biography by Eugene Chadbourne |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/alan-bam-king-mn0001329456 |title=Alan "Bam" King | Biography & History |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |date=1946-09-18 |accessdate=10 January 2016}}</ref> |
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|US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/277931/ace/chart?f=379 |title= "Ace – Chart history" ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for Ace |work=Billboard }}</ref> |
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In 1976, [[Bobby Womack]] recorded a version that appeared on the ''[[Home Is Where the Heart Is (Bobby Womack album)|Home Is Where the Heart Is]]'' album.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jason Ankeny |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/home-is-where-the-heart-is-mw0001065833 |title=Home Is Where the Heart Is - Bobby Womack | Songs, Reviews, Credits |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |date= |accessdate=2016-06-11}}</ref> |
In 1976, [[Bobby Womack]] recorded a version that appeared on the ''[[Home Is Where the Heart Is (Bobby Womack album)|Home Is Where the Heart Is]]'' album.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jason Ankeny |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/home-is-where-the-heart-is-mw0001065833 |title=Home Is Where the Heart Is - Bobby Womack | Songs, Reviews, Credits |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |date= |accessdate=2016-06-11}}</ref> |
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"How Long" is a 1974 song by the British group Ace from their album Five-A-Side. It reached No. 3 in the US and Canadian charts, and No. 20 in the UK Singles Chart.[3]
Although widely interpreted as being about adultery, the song was in fact composed by lead singer Paul Carrack upon discovering that bassist Terry Comer had been secretly working with the Sutherland Brothers and Quiver.[4] Comer returned to Ace in time to play on the song.[5]
The guitar solo is by Alan "Bam" King.[6]
Charts
| Chart (1974–75) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[7] | 3 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] | 11 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 20 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 3 |
Covers
In 1976, Bobby Womack recorded a version that appeared on the Home Is Where the Heart Is album.[11]
In 1977, Barbara Mandrell recorded a country/disco version of the song on her Love's Ups and Downs album.[12]
In 1981, Rod Stewart covered the song on the album Tonight I'm Yours.[13] It charted in the top fifty of the Billboard Hot 100.[14]
In 1981, Lipps Inc. released a cover of this song which reached No. 4 on the U.S. dance chart, No. 29 on the U.S. soul singles chart, and No. 42 in Canada.[15]
In 1989, Barbara Dickson released the song as part of the Coming Alive Again album.[16]
In 1993, British reggae group Aswad and singer Yazz covered the song which reached No. 31 in the UK Singles Chart,[17] from Yazz's 1994 album One on One.[18]
In 1996, Paul Carrack included his own version of the song on his album Blue Views.[19]
In 2013, it was covered by smooth jazz artists Jeff Golub and Brian Auger, on their Train Keeps A Rolling album, with vocals by Christopher Cross.[20]
References
- ^ Thomas, Stephen. "How Long - Ace : Listen, Appearances, Song Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- ^ "How Long - Ace |". Toponehitwonders.com. 21 May 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 13. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Ace | Biography, Albums, & Streaming Radio". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ "Classic Music Hits from the '50s through Today". Timelife.com. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ Biography by Eugene Chadbourne (18 September 1946). "Alan "Bam" King | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 3969a." RPM. Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ "Ace – How Long" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Ace: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ^ ""Ace – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Ace". Billboard.
- ^ Jason Ankeny. "Home Is Where the Heart Is - Bobby Womack | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ "Love's Ups and Downs - Barbara Mandrell | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ "Search Help". Google.com. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine (10 January 1945). "Rod Stewart | Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ Steve Huey. "Lipps, Inc. | Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ "Barbara Dickson - Coming Alive Again (CD, Album)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 613. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Yazz - One On One". Discogs.com. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Blue Views - Paul Carrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ Thom Jurek (13 August 2013). "Train Keeps a Rolling - Jeff Golub,Brian Auger | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
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