STORY BEHIND THE SONG

Anything you can tell me about How Long by Ace? – A

The meaning seems crystal-clear. “How long has this been going on.” Surely, the angry words of a spurned loved one confronting a cheating spouse? In fact, the only person who was unfaithful was Ace bassist Terry Comer. He’d been moonlighting with other groups, thus inspiring Paul Carrack’s lyrics. It was Ace’s only hit but Carrack went on to solo success, and also performed with Squeeze, Roxy Music and Mike + The Mechanics.