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The song was covered by Celine in 1996 and has appeared in a variety of films, including Clueless, Dawn of the Dead, Shrek and Bridget Jones’s Diary, when Bridget (Renee Zellweger) was alone.
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.singles chronology'(1986)' Alone'(1987)'(1987)released the song as the first single from their ninth studio album, in May 1987. Their version is a that begins with a piano line and a subdued vocal from, leading to a synth-led hard-rock chorus. Tom Kelly, the song's coauthor and himself an experienced session singer, provided the high harmony parts on the record.' Alone' is Heart's biggest hit to date, spending three weeks at No. 1 on the U.S.
In July 1987. It ranked No. 2 on the Year-End Top Pop Singles of 1987, behind '. It is also Heart's most successful single in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at No. 3 on the in June. It is the band's only song to peak inside the UK Top 5.The song was also a global hit, reaching No. 1 in Canada, the top five in Ireland, Norway, and Switzerland, the top ten in Australia, Belgium and the Netherlands as well as the top twenty in Germany.
An 'unplugged' version of the song later appeared on Heart's 1995 album The Road Home. An extended version of 'Alone' (5:30 long) was included on the Japanese 3' mini-CD of Heart's third single from Bad Animals, '. Music video The video for the song was directed by, and was released in June 1987.
It starts with Ann at the top of a balcony singing to Nancy, who is at the bottom (similar to the famous 'Romeo & Juliet' scene). Ann is then seen in all black, including a funeral veil and gown. The two sisters are then seen performing the refrain to an audience on stage, when Nancy's piano collapses at the first bang of the chorus. During the second verse, a broken-down and dilapidated set is seen, with Nancy playing the piano within it. Nancy is then seen riding atop a black horse and jumping out on stage with her guitar as the instrumental section kicks in.
It then shows Ann, in the all-black outfit within the broken set and thereby resembling a witch, before cutting directly back to the stage performance as the song reaches its climax. As the song fades out, a shot of Ann and Nancy together is shown, with each one looking directly into each other's eyes, before finally finishing with a quick shot of Ann's face as the screen goes black.Charts and certifications Weekly charts.singles chronology'(2008)' Alone'(2008)'(2008)covered 'Alone' for her tenth English-language, (2007). It was released as the second in Europe and North America, and third in the United Kingdom in 2008.
Produced by, ex-member of, the song divided music critics. While some picked it as one of the best tracks on Taking Chances, others thought that the cover was too similar with the original.Background and release Dion covered 'Alone' in 2007 for her tenth English studio album, released that year. The version was produced by, former member of rock band. Dion's version features tinkling pianos and enveloping strings.
It was released as the second single in Europe and North America, and third in the United Kingdom. The digital single release in the UK on May 5, 2008 was coincided with the British leg of the. In October 2008, 'Alone' was included on the European version of. A live version was included in the CD/DVD. Critical reception Music critics were divided on 'Alone'. From picked the song as one of the best tracks on Taking Chances, and wrote that 'Celine attempts to snatch Heart's 'Alone' from and cribs from 's operatic rock, two blatant thieveries that, when combined with the quartet of explicit changeups, gives Taking Chances a vaguely desperate vibe, as if Celine needs to prove that she still reigns supreme among all divas'. Sarah Rodman wrote for that 'Enlisting former Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody adds little; in fact, the carbon-copy arrangement doesn't pack as much windswept melodramatic punch as Dion's own '.'
Great vocal, terrific melody, a fine rendition, but 'Alone' is already indelibly stamped by Heart's '.editor Ashante Infantry called this song 'sentimental, cringe-worthy diva track'. Of called it 'a rowdy cover'. Rob Sheffield of gave the song a negative review, writing: 'That's nothing compared to Dion shrieking the ten millionth version of Heart's 'Alone' (mad pitchy, dog!), produced by ex-Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody –, meet the fugliest bullet you ever dodged'. Commercial performance The song debuted on November 24, 2007 at No. It spent two weeks on the chart. After selling 12,535 copies, it entered the US at No.
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24 and at No. It entered the, due to strong digital sales, and peaked at No.
Music video and live performances The music video was taken from Dion's TV special and released on March 8, 2008. Dion promoted 'Alone' at that time in France, performing it on. On November 23, 2007, she went to the American talkshow to perform 'Taking Chances' as well as 'Alone'. Dion performed the song during most dates of her; the performance was included in the CD/DVD. Formats and track listings UK digital single. 'Alone' – 3:23Charts.
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