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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 is also their most successful single in the UK, where it peaked at number three in the UK Singles Chart. Paula Abdul was choreographer for the video. Bad Animals was an album released in 1987 by the band Heart. ... To emphasize the emotional aspect of a power ballad, crowds customarily hold up lit lighters. ... Ann Dustin Wilson (born June 19, 1950 in San Diego, California) is the lead singer and flute player[1] of Heart. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ... “British Hit Singles” redirects here. ... Paula Julie Abdul (born June 19, 1962) is an American multi-platinum selling Grammy Award-winning singer, dancer, television personality, jewelry designer, and Emmy Award-winning choreographer. ...

Cover versions

• 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.
• Joyce Tanana of PPS 3 covered this song for the Philippine's Pinoy Pop Superstar's 2007 album.
• Celine Dion will cover a version of "Alone" on her new album Taking Chances

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"Idol" performances

• During the fourth season of American Idol, eventual winner Carrie Underwood performed "Alone" on the top 11 (number one 80's hits theme) night and received rave reviews from the judges and it is also noted as one of the best performances of Idol.

• During the third season of Canadian Idol, eventual winner Melissa O'Neil performed "Alone" on the top 6 night and received good 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.

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Other media appearances

• The song is featured at the end of the Cold Case episode called "Lonely Hearts".
• The song was used in the first episode of the 2007 TV Game Show The Singing Bee.