Johnny Ace (9. jun 1929 – 25. decembar 1954), rođen kao John Marshall Alexander, Jr. u Memphisu, bio je američki rhythm and blues pjevač. Snimio je nekoliko hit pjesama sve dok se nakon jednog koncerta nije nesretnim slučajem ustrijelio revolverom.

Johnny Ace
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Ime po rođenjuJohn Marshall Alexander, Jr.
Drugo imeJohnny Ace
Datum rođenja(1929-06-09)9. 6. 1929.
Memphis, SAD
Datum smrti25. 12. 1954. (dob: 25)
Houston, Teksas, SAD
Muzički rad
ŽanrR&B
Diskografska kućaDuke Records

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Originalno izdane od Duke Records

  • "My Song" / "Follow the Rule" (1952)
  • "Cross My Heart" / "Angel" (1953)
  • "The Clock" / "Aces Wild" (1953)
  • "Midnight Hours Journey" / "Trouble and Me" (1954)
  • "Saving My Love For You" / "Yes, Baby" (duet sa Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton) (1954)
  • "Please Forgive Me" / "You've Been Gone So Long" (1954)
  • "Never Let Me Go" / "Burley Cutie" [instrumental] (1954)
  • "Pledging My Love" / "Anymore" (na 78rpm) / "No Money" (na (1955) #1 na top-listi U.S. R&B Chart 10 tjedana, #17 na U.S. Pop Chart
  • "Anymore" / "How Can You Be So Mean" (1955)
  • "So Lonely" / "I'm So Crazy, Baby" (1956)
  • "Don't You Know" / "I Still Love You So" (1956)

AlbumI uredi

  • Johnny Ace Memorial Album Duke (1955)
  • Johnny Ace: Pledging My Love Universal Special Products (1986)
  • Johnny Ace: The Complete Duke Recordings Geffen (2004)
  • Blues & Rhythm Series: The Chronological Johnny Ace 1951-1954 Classics (2005)
  • Johnny Ace: Essential Masters Burning Fire (digital download) (2008)

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