Alone (Heart song)
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| "Alone" | ||
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| Single by Heart | ||
| from the album Bad Animals | ||
| B-side(s) | "Barracuda (live)" | |
| Released | 1987 | |
| Genre | Hard Rock (Power ballad) | |
| Label | Capitol Records | |
| Writer(s) | Tom Kelly Billy Steinberg |
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| Producer(s) | Ron Nevison | |
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| Heart singles chronology | ||
| "If Looks Could Kill" (1986) |
"Alone" (1987) |
"Who Will You Run To" (1987) |
"Alone" is a song recorded by American rock band Heart. It was composed by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg in 1983, who were also responsible for writing two previous number-one U.S. hits: Madonna's "Like a Virgin" and Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors". Kelly and Steinberg had recorded the song as I-10 four years previously.
The song was given to Heart and was released as the first single from their ninth studio album Bad Animals. It is a power ballad which begins with a piano line and a subdued vocal from Ann Wilson, only to build to a dramatic love song. "Alone" is Heart's biggest hit, spending three weeks at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It also became their most successful single in the UK, where it peaked at number three in the UK Singles Chart.
During the fourth season of American Idol, eventual winner Carrie Underwood performed "Alone" on the top 11 (number one hits theme) night and received rave reviews from the judges.
In the second week of the American Idol (Season 6) semi-finals, Gina Glocksen performed "Alone", receiving mainly positive feedback from the judges.
A dance-pop version of the song was recorded by Kim Sozzi in 2006.
The Finnish Progressive Metal band Warmen covered this song for their 2002 album Beyond Abilities. The vocals were provided by Kimberly Goss.
| Preceded by "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Whitney Houston |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single July 11, 1987- July 25, 1987 |
Succeeded by "Shakedown" by Bob Seger |
