How long does it take to get a No.1 hit? In the case of the ‘70s group Ace, fronted by singer Paul Carrack, the answer is 45 years. The British band’s 1975 single “How Long” originally reached No.3 ...

In providing the voice behind hits for Squeeze, Mike + The Mechanics, and for his own solo work, Paul Carrack was a huge part of the soundtrack of the 1980s. Carrack set the stage for his ‘80s success ...

Ace’s “How Long,” a No. 3 hit in 1975 for the British rock band, was the first single to introduce music audiences to the voice of Paul Carrack, who went on to become a vocalist for other influential ...