Ace

Ace

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Ace were an English rock band who enjoyed a period of success during the pub rock boom which launched the careers of numerous bands from that era. The band were comprised of a selection of seasoned musicians who had been in various well-known groups during the 1960s and their expertise brought a maturity to Ace's music, most notably the voice of Paul Carrack who later went on to join Mike Rutherford's Mike and the Mechanics ensemble. In 1974 the band released 'Five-A-Side', the first of their three albums. The album contained the track 'How Long?' and this became their debut single and the track which would define the band's career. It became a transatlantic hit making the top 20 in the UK and the top three in America and Canada. Later on, it would become a solo hit for Paul Carrack in the late 1990s.

'How Long?' was the pinnacle of the band's brief five-year career and after the success of the single and its accompanying album the band failed to make a significant impression on the charts. The group, who relocated to the USA, split up when three of its members including Carrack joined the Frankie Miller band.

Top tracks

01
How Long
Ace
How Long Has This Been Going On?
03:23
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
02
You're All That I Need
Ace
No Strings
03:45
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
05
24 Hours
Ace
Five-A-Side
04:02
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
07
How Long? (Has This Been Going On) (Live Remastered)
Ace
On The Road Again Hits
04:01
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
08
You Can't Lose
Ace
Time for Another
04:28
Composers: Tex Comer - Phil Harris - Fran Byrne
02
The Real Feeling
Ace
How Long Has This Been Going On?
02:24
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
02
No Future in Your Eyes
Ace
Ace Singles
03:28
Composers: Tex Comer - Alan King - Phil Harris - Paul Carrack - Fran Byrne
01
Rock and Roll Singer
Ace
No Strings
05:00
Writer: Paul Carrack - Tex Comer / Composers: Paul Carrack - Tex Comer
09
Hip Hop
Dealema
96 ao Infinito
04:40
Writer: André Neves - Edmundo Silva - Nuno Teixeira - Rui Pina - Silvio Santos - Nuno Carneiro
06
Why
Ace
Five-A-Side
03:19
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
10
So Sorry Baby
Ace
Five-A-Side
03:54
Writer: Phil Harris / Composers: Phil Harris
06
Know How It Feels
Ace
How Long Has This Been Going On?
03:27
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
07
Time Ain't Long
Ace
Five-A-Side
03:54
Writer: Paul Carrack - A Walker / Composers: Paul Carrack - A Walker
02
Rock & Roll Runaway
Ace
Five-A-Side
03:08
Writer: Tex Comer - Paul Carrack - Phil Harris - Alan King / Composers: Tex Comer - Paul Carrack - Phil Harris - Alan King
01
Sniffin' About
Ace
Five-A-Side
04:45
Writer: Paul Carrack - Alan King / Composers: Paul Carrack - Alan King
09
Satellite
Ace
Five-A-Side
03:30
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack

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  • Discography
Albums
Live at the BBC
â„— 2024 Cavalcade Records Ltd, a BMG company, licensed courtesy of BBC Studios
06-12-2024
Live at the BBC
01
24 Hours (BBC Live Version / Performed on Radio 1 John Peel)
Ace
Live at the BBC
05:25
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
02
Rock and Roll Runaway (BBC Live Version / Performed on Radio 1 John Peel)
Ace
Live at the BBC
04:06
Writer: Paul Carrack - Alan King - Phil Harris - Tex Comer / Composers: Paul Carrack - Alan King - Phil Harris - Tex Comer
03
I Know How It Feels (BBC Live Version / Performed on Radio 1 John Peel)
Ace
Live at the BBC
03:17
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
04
I Ain't Gonna Stand for This (BBC Live Version / Performed on Radio 1 John Peel)
Ace
Live at the BBC
04:30
Writer: Paul Carrack - Alan King - Phil Harris - Tex Comer - Fran Byrne / Composers: Paul Carrack - Alan King - Phil Harris - Tex Comer - Fran Byrne
05
I Know How It Feels (BBC Live Version / Performed on Radio 1 Bob Harris)
Ace
Live at the BBC
03:29
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
06
Satellite (BBC Live Version / Performed on Radio 1 Bob Harris)
Ace
Live at the BBC
04:31
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
07
Why (BBC Live Version / Performed on Radio 1 Bob Harris)
Ace
Live at the BBC
03:41
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
No Strings
â„— 1977 Cavalcade Records Ltd, a BMG company
01-01-1977
No Strings
01
Rock and Roll Singer
Ace
No Strings
05:00
Writer: Paul Carrack - Tex Comer / Composers: Paul Carrack - Tex Comer
02
You're All That I Need
Ace
No Strings
03:45
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
03
Crazy World
Ace
No Strings
03:31
Writer: Alan King / Composers: Alan King
04
I'm Not Takin' It Out On You
Ace
No Strings
03:32
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
05
Movin'
Ace
No Strings
04:29
Writer: Paul Carrack - Jon Woodhead / Composers: Paul Carrack - Jon Woodhead
06
Gleaming in the Gloom
Ace
No Strings
05:39
Writer: Alan King - Phil Harris / Composers: Alan King - Phil Harris
07
Let's Hang On
Ace
No Strings
03:13
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
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Time for Another
â„— 1975 Cavalcade Records Ltd, a BMG company
01-01-1975
Time for Another
01
I Think It's Gonna Last
Ace
Time for Another
04:42
Composers: Paul Carrack
02
I'm a Man
Ace
Time for Another
03:56
Composers: Tex Comer - Phil Harris - Paul Carrack - Alan King - Fran Byrne
03
Tongue Tied
Ace
Time for Another
04:40
Composers: Tex Comer
04
Does It Hurt You
Ace
Time for Another
04:24
Composers: Alan King
05
Message to You
Ace
Time for Another
04:22
Composers: Phil Harris
06
No Future in Your Eyes
Ace
Time for Another
03:28
Composers: Tex Comer - Alan King - Phil Harris - Paul Carrack - Fran Byrne
07
This is What You Find
Ace
Time for Another
03:57
Composers: Alan King
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Five-A-Side
â„— 1974 Cavalcade Records Ltd, a BMG company
01-01-1974
Five-A-Side
01
Sniffin' About
Ace
Five-A-Side
04:45
Writer: Paul Carrack - Alan King / Composers: Paul Carrack - Alan King
02
Rock & Roll Runaway
Ace
Five-A-Side
03:08
Writer: Tex Comer - Paul Carrack - Phil Harris - Alan King / Composers: Tex Comer - Paul Carrack - Phil Harris - Alan King
03
How Long
Ace
Five-A-Side
03:23
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
04
The Real Feeling
Ace
Five-A-Side
02:24
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
05
24 Hours
Ace
Five-A-Side
04:02
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
06
Why
Ace
Five-A-Side
03:19
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
07
Time Ain't Long
Ace
Five-A-Side
03:54
Writer: Paul Carrack - A Walker / Composers: Paul Carrack - A Walker
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EPs
Ace Singles
â„— 2024 Cavalcade Records Ltd, a BMG company
07-06-2024
Ace Singles
01
Rock & Roll Runaway
Ace
Ace Singles
03:08
Writer: Tex Comer - Paul Carrack - Phil Harris - Alan King / Composers: Tex Comer - Paul Carrack - Phil Harris - Alan King
02
No Future in Your Eyes
Ace
Ace Singles
03:28
Composers: Tex Comer - Alan King - Phil Harris - Paul Carrack - Fran Byrne
03
Ain't Gonna Stand for This No More
Ace
Ace Singles
04:08
Composers: Tex Comer - Alan King - Phil Harris - Paul Carrack - Fran Byrne
04
How Long
Ace
Ace Singles
03:23
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
05
Found Out the Hard Way
Ace
Ace Singles
03:59
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
06
You're All That I Need
Ace
Ace Singles
03:45
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
How Long Has This Been Going On?
â„— 2024 Cavalcade Records Ltd, a BMG company
26-04-2024
How Long Has This Been Going On?
01
How Long
Ace
How Long Has This Been Going On?
03:23
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
02
The Real Feeling
Ace
How Long Has This Been Going On?
02:24
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
03
24 Hours
Ace
How Long Has This Been Going On?
04:02
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
04
Why
Ace
How Long Has This Been Going On?
03:19
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
05
Sniffin' About
Ace
How Long Has This Been Going On?
04:45
Writer: Paul Carrack - Alan King / Composers: Paul Carrack - Alan King
06
Know How It Feels
Ace
How Long Has This Been Going On?
03:27
Writer: Paul Carrack / Composers: Paul Carrack
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Songs for Mum
This Compilation â„— 2024 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
08-03-2024
Songs for Mum
01
Build Me Up Buttercup
The Foundations
Songs for Mum
02:59
Writer: Tony Macaulay - Michael D'Abo / Composers: Tony Macaulay - Michael D'Abo
02
Together Forever (7" Version)
Rick Astley
Songs for Mum
03:24
Writer: Matt Aitken - Mike Stock - Pete Waterman / Composers: Matt Aitken - Mike Stock - Pete Waterman
03
Sunny Afternoon (Remastered 2023)
The Kinks
Songs for Mum
03:32
Writer: Raymond Douglas Davies / Composers: Raymond Douglas Davies
04
Wonderful Life
Katie Melua
Songs for Mum
04:07
Writer: Colin Vearncombe / Composers: Colin Vearncombe
05
Rhythm Is A Dancer
Snap!
Songs for Mum
03:43
Writer: Benito Benites - Luca Anzilotti - Thea Tereese Austin - John "Virgo" Garrett III / Composers: Benito Benites - Luca Anzilotti - Thea Tereese Austin
06
99 Red Balloons
Nena
Songs for Mum
03:49
Writer: Carlo Karges - Kevin Mcalea / Composers: Carlo Karges - Joern Uwe Fahrenkrog-Petersen
07
The Loco-Motion
Kylie Minogue
Songs for Mum
03:13
Writer: Carole King - Gerry Goffin / Composers: Carole King - Gerry Goffin
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Brett Ballett
â„— 2024 Sachsentrance
26-09-2024
Brett Ballett
01
Trailblazer
Ace
Brett Ballett
05:10
Composers: Felix Menzel
02
Heat This Party
BabaBass3000
Brett Ballett
04:03
Writer: Hussam Hamoud - Hugo Palka / Composers: Hussam Hamoud - Hugo Palka
03
Big 9
Utopia Blondie
Brett Ballett
06:57
Writer: Marcel Mäckel / Composers: Marcel Mäckel
04
BRAZILIAN LIFT
Derjay
Brett Ballett
04:15
Composers: Jaromir Paul Ole Schnubel
05
Toad Sound
Float (WSH)
Brett Ballett
04:37
Composers: Aaron Jeute
06
I Wanna Dance
GI.O
Brett Ballett
04:14
Composers: Giovanna Fonseca Ribas Martins
07
SO FRESH
RAMZI VIBES
Brett Ballett
04:55
Writer: Ramzi Lajimi / Composers: Ramzi Lajimi
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Bright Lights City Lights Vol, 15
â„— 2019 Blue Pie Publishing USA
01-03-2019
Bright Lights City Lights Vol, 15
01
Lati London
Ace
Bright Lights City Lights Vol, 15
03:29
Writer: Ace Band / Composers: Ace Band
02
Your Body
Alaric
Bright Lights City Lights Vol, 15
04:05
Writer: Alaric Hobbs / Composers: Alaric Hobbs
03
AJ Mentality
Antilop
Bright Lights City Lights Vol, 15
06:39
Writer: Tony Locko / Composers: Tony Locko
04
B.O.N. (Big O Nigga)
B Ice
Bright Lights City Lights Vol, 15
02:08
Writer: Jack Flash / Composers: Jack Flash
05
Celebrate Jesus
Benita Okojie
Bright Lights City Lights Vol, 15
04:36
Writer: Benita Okojie / Composers: Benita Okojie
06
Confidence
Benita Okojie
Bright Lights City Lights Vol, 15
02:47
Writer: Benita Okojie / Composers: Benita Okojie
07
We Are Going
Benita Okojie
Bright Lights City Lights Vol, 15
04:24
Writer: Benita Okojie / Composers: Benita Okojie
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Baseado Em Factos Reais
(P) 2025 Dope Muzik, distribuído por Altafonte Portugal, Lda.
14-02-2025
Baseado Em Factos Reais
01
Introdução
Força Suprema
Baseado Em Factos Reais
00:29
Composers: Valter Carlos - Edson Silva
02
Bicho Do Mato
Força Suprema
Baseado Em Factos Reais
04:51
Composers: Paulo Flores - Valter Carlos - Edson Silva - JoĂ£o Carlos Cordeiro
03
Camisa Branca
Força Suprema
Baseado Em Factos Reais
03:52
Composers: Valter Carlos - Edson Silva
04
Sequelas
Força Suprema
Baseado Em Factos Reais
02:46
Composers: Valter Carlos - Edson Silva
05
Interlúdio 1
Força Suprema
Baseado Em Factos Reais
00:21
Composers: Valter Carlos - Edson Silva
06
Áudio Narcóticos
Força Suprema
Baseado Em Factos Reais
03:04
Composers: Valter Carlos - Edson Silva
07
Interlúdio 2
Força Suprema
Baseado Em Factos Reais
00:16
Composers: Valter Carlos - Edson Silva
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96 ao Infinito
â„— 2026 Dealema
13-02-2026
96 ao Infinito
01
De Luz Maior
Dealema
96 ao Infinito
01:28
Writer: Silvio Santos - André Neves - Edmundo Silva - Nuno Teixeira - Rui Pina
02
O Sangue
Dealema
96 ao Infinito
04:53
Writer: Edmundo Silva - André Neves - Nuno Teixeira - Rui Pina - Silvio Santos
03
Mensagem
Dealema
96 ao Infinito
04:12
Writer: André Neves - Edmundo Silva - Nuno Teixeira - Rui Pina - Silvio Santos
04
O Teu Momento
Dealema
96 ao Infinito
04:39
Writer: Edmundo Silva - Nuno Teixeira - André Neves - Rui Pina - Silvio Santos - Miguel Macedo
05
Língua Afiada
Dealema
96 ao Infinito
03:57
Writer: André Neves - Edmundo Silva - Nuno Teixeira - Rui Pina - Silvio Santos
06
Doutros Tempos
Dealema
96 ao Infinito
03:30
Writer: André Neves - Edmundo Silva - Nuno Teixeira - Rui Pina
07
Beijos e Balas
Dealema
96 ao Infinito
04:40
Writer: André Neves - Edmundo Silva - Manel Cruz - Nuno Teixeira - Rui Pina
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ROLY (feat. Ace)
4LIFE Records
17-03-2023
ROLY (feat. Ace)
01
ROLY (feat. Ace)
Brayden
ROLY (feat. Ace)
03:02
Writer: Brayden Premier - Archure Izere / Composers: Brayden Premier - Archure Izere
The Best Of Stevie B & Friends
16-06-2009
The Best Of Stevie B & Friends
01
Party Your Body
Stevie B
The Best Of Stevie B & Friends
04:25
02
Sending All My Love
Tolga
The Best Of Stevie B & Friends
04:12
03
I Need You
G.T.
The Best Of Stevie B & Friends
03:20
04
Calling On Your Love
Cherokee
The Best Of Stevie B & Friends
04:33
05
Pump Up The Party
Hassan
The Best Of Stevie B & Friends
04:44
06
Dream Girl (Freestyle Mix)
MCSC
The Best Of Stevie B & Friends
04:33
07
X-Ray Eyes
Ace
The Best Of Stevie B & Friends
03:48
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Big Homie Flocka
2018 Brick Squad Monopoly Music, LLC & Entertainment One U.S., LP
31-05-2018
Big Homie Flocka
01
Big Homie Flocka
Waka Flocka Flame
Big Homie Flocka
02:23
02
Flava
Waka Flocka Flame
Big Homie Flocka
02:36
03
What U Movin (feat. Jimmy Rocket)
Waka Flocka Flame
Big Homie Flocka
02:45
04
Down Bad (feat. J Dubb & Loudiene)
Waka Flocka Flame
Big Homie Flocka
03:16
05
On A Plate
Waka Flocka Flame
Big Homie Flocka
02:58
06
Paddy Kake (feat. Krazy Blacx & Loudiene)
Waka Flocka Flame
Big Homie Flocka
04:16
07
Sinning
Waka Flocka Flame
Big Homie Flocka
02:41
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Strictly Club Cuts (Vol. 10)
This Compilation â„— 2024 Strictly Rhythm Records, a BMG company
29-03-2024
Strictly Club Cuts (Vol. 10)
01
Equinox (Heavenly Club Mix)
Danny Tenaglia
Strictly Club Cuts (Vol. 10)
10:26
Writer: Danny Tenaglia / Composers: Danny Tenaglia
02
Blu Cocteau
Blu Cocteau
Strictly Club Cuts (Vol. 10)
09:02
Writer: Tony Senghore / Composers: Tony Senghore
03
Everything I Do (House Mix)
Cynthia M
Strictly Club Cuts (Vol. 10)
08:08
Writer: Cynthia Moffett / Composers: Cynthia Moffett
04
Come On (12" Mix)
Dubble Dose
Strictly Club Cuts (Vol. 10)
05:21
Writer: James Preston - Mike Delgado / Composers: James Preston - Mike Delgado
05
A Latin Rave (Rave 2 Da Rhythm Mix)
Da Coconut Hut Club
Strictly Club Cuts (Vol. 10)
06:32
Writer: Raphie "Boy" Muniz / Composers: Raphie "Boy" Muniz
06
Find A Way (Make It Right)
S.N.H. Foundation
Strictly Club Cuts (Vol. 10)
06:00
Writer: Gary Storm - Lionel Herman / Composers: Gary Storm - Lionel Herman
07
Generate Power (Club Mix)
Photon Inc.
Strictly Club Cuts (Vol. 10)
06:08
Writer: Nathaniel Pierre Jones / Composers: Nathaniel Pierre Jones
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