2007-02-13 23:48:29 · 8 answers · asked by STEPHEN C 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
TITLE: "How Long (Has This Been Going On)"
ORIGINAL ARTIST: Ace
MOST RECENT
ARTIST: Rod Stewart, 1981
COMPOSER: Paul Carrack (lead singer, also did
keyboard for band "Ace" and several other
bands, including "Mike and The Mechanic's
in the mid '80's and a successful solo
release in 1987 "Don't Shed a Tear For Me"
ALBUM: Five-A-Side
RELEASE DATE: 1974
LYRICS
"How long has this been going on?
How long has this been going on?
Well, if friends with their fancy persuasion
Don't admit that it's part of a scheme,
Then I can't help but have my suspicions
'Cause I ain't quite as dumb as I seem.
And you said you was never intending
To break up our singing this way,
But there ain't any use in pretending.
It could happen to us any day.
How long has this been going on?
How long has this been going on?
Oh, your friends with their fancy persuasion
Don't admit that it's part of a scheme.
But I can't help but have my suspicions
'Cause I ain't quite as dumb as I seem.
Oh, you said you was never intending
To break up our singing this way,
But there ain't any use in pretending.
It could happen to us any day.
And how long has this been going on?
How long has this been going on?
How long?
How long has this been going on?
How long has this been going on?
How long has this been going on?
How long?
How long has this been going on? "
2007-02-14 00:11:46 · answer #1 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got a feeling you're after the 70's hit for Ace, "How Long" (Has This Been Going On). Ace featured singer Paul Carrack, who went on to become one of the two singers for Mike & The Mechanics. Rod Stewart also recorded a version of this on his "Tonight I'm Yours" album in the 80's.
2007-02-14 00:28:27 · answer #2 · answered by musicguru_62 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ace
How Long?
How long has this been goin' on ?
How long has this been goin' on ?
Well your freinds with their fancy persuasions
Can't admit that it's part of the scene
But I can't help but have my suspicions
'Cause I ain't quite as dumb as I seem
And you said you were never intendin'
To break up our secret this way
But there ain't any use in pretendin'
It could happen to us any day
How long has this been goin' on ? 4X
Repeat
2007-02-14 00:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by Basement Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that lyric is in a lot of songs, a lot of songs with that actual title, too? Is it the 70's soft rock version you're referring to or the Van Morrison Jazzy version you're referring to? http://www.amazon.com/How-Long-This-Been-Going/dp/B000004706/sr=1-1/qid=1171457879/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-4601609-4888956?ie=UTF8&s=music
I like the the 70's one: BY HALL & OATES. Love it!
2007-02-14 00:02:17 · answer #4 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
http://www.theguitarguy.com/howlongh.htm
Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin
How Long Has This Been Going On?
2007-02-13 23:59:05 · answer #5 · answered by Joan C 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"How Long Has This Been Going On?" by George Gershwin
album: S'Wonderful Gershwin Songbook
"How Long Has This Been Going On?" by Diana Krall
"How Long" by Rod Stewart
"How Long Has This Been Going On?" by Van Morrison w/ George Fame
"How Long (Has This Been Going On)" by Ace
"How Long Has This Been Going On" by Ella Fitzgerald
......as you can see, the list goes on and on. There are plenty more....
2007-02-14 00:06:55 · answer #6 · answered by Michael E 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
just put the lyrics on your google site and it will bring up a list of possible answers to your question.
2007-02-13 23:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by Daragh H 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On".
2007-02-13 23:51:16 · answer #8 · answered by gone 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋