Buddy Ace


Jimmie Lee Land, better known as Buddy Ace, was an American Texas blues singer, billed as the "Silver Fox of the Blues".

Biography

Born in Jasper, Texas, he was raised in Baytown near Houston, and began his career by singing gospel in a group that included Joe Tex. He joined up with other blues singers, Bobby "Blue" Bland and Junior Parker, before signing to Duke/Peacock Records in 1955 and agreeing to be credited as "Buddy Ace", a name previously used by the late Johnny Ace's brother, St. Clair Alexander.
He recorded a string of singles for the Duke label between 1956 and 1969. His hits included "Nothing in the World Can Hurt Me ", which reached number 25 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1966. His second and last hit in the R&B chart was in the following year, "Hold On ", which made number 33. His other well-known tracks included "Love of Mine", "Root Doctor" and "Pouring Water on a Drowning Man".
In the late 1960s, he moved to California, living in Los Angeles, Oakland, and Sacramento, and continuing to perform live shows. He also continued to record, for Paula, Evejim, and several smaller labels. He billed himself as the "Silver Fox of the Blues" after his hair turned all white in his forties.
Buddy Ace died of a heart attack aged 58, while performing in Waco, Texas, early on Christmas Day, 1994.

Discography

Singles

  • "Back Home" / "What Can I Do"
  • "I'm In The Mood" / "It Can't Be True"
  • "Whooping And Hollering" / "Darling It's You"
  • "Beyond The Rainbow" / "Angel Boy"
  • "Someone Kind" / "Oh Why"
  • "From These Roots" / "Something New"
  • "This Little Love Of Mine" / "Won't You Reconsider"
  • "What Can I Do" / "Screaming Please"
  • "She Will Love" / "Good Lover"
  • "It Makes You Want To Cry" / "You've Got My Love"
  • "My Love" / "True Love, Money Can't Buy"
  • "Inside Story" / "Just To Hold My Hand"
  • "Who Can Tell" / "Baby Please Don't Go"
  • "Nothing In The World Can Hurt Me " / "It's Gonna Be Me"
  • "Hold On " / "Come On In This House"
  • "Something For These Blues" / "I'm Counting On You"
  • "Got To Get Myself Together" / "Darling Depend On Me"
  • " Chocolate Child" / "Jump Up And Shout"
  • "She's My Baby" / "Never Let Me Go"
  • "Do What You Think Is Best" / "I Love Your Funki Sole "
  • "Houston Town" / "Fingerprints"
  • "Kicked The Habit" / "The Real Thing"
  • "Pleasing You" / "I Wonder"
  • "I'm Just A Beggar, Beggin' For Your Love" / "Beggin' For Your Love "
  • "Color My Love" / "Two Steps From The Blues"
  • "Better Think Again" / "I Still Love You "
  • "I'll Love You " / "It's All For You"
  • "Love Of Mine" / "Don't Hurt No More"
  • "Root Doctor" / "I Kicked The Habit"
  • "Fix It Man" / "Keep It In The Family"

Albums

Don't Hurt Me No More Also released under the title Root DoctorThe Silver Fox From Me To You Bobby Bland The Real Thing Buddy Ace Meets The Explosive "Mr. Showman" Al 'TNT' Braggs Split album