Heart’s song “Alone” was actually written by the songwriting team of Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. According to Steinberg, the song was written in just a few hours in 1983, after Kelly came up with the famous opening piano riff.
The lyrics of the song were inspired by Steinberg’s own feelings of loneliness and isolation, as well as the experiences of people he knew. The song’s powerful chorus, “How do I get you alone?” reflects the desperation and longing of someone who is yearning for a connection with someone else.
Once the song was written, it was offered to a number of different artists before it eventually landed in the hands of Heart. The band recorded the song for their 1987 album “Bad Animals,” and it became one of their biggest hits, reaching the top of the charts in both the US and Canada.
Heart’s rendition of “Alone” features Ann Wilson’s powerful vocals, as well as the band’s signature blend of rock and pop. The song’s memorable music video, which features Ann Wilson singing in a grand ballroom while surrounded by candles and chandeliers, helped to cement its place as a classic rock ballad.
