I Walk Alone (Cher song)
"I Walk Alone" | ||||
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Closer to the Truth | ||||
Released | April 25, 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
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Length | 3:23 | |||
Warner Bros. | ||||
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"I Walk Alone" on YouTube |
I Walk Alone is a song by American recording artist
The song has been praised for its lyrical depth, exploring themes such as self-empowerment and independence. Musically, it showcases a rather experimental sound, mixing elements of both
Background
Cher first mentioned a collaboration with Pink on June 18, 2012, revealing on her official Twitter that "Alecia wrote two great songs" for her new album, later adding that "Pink is definitely my girl. She's talent. Luv it." Describing "I Walk Alone," she stated that it was both rock and dance and "kicks much ass;" the second song being titled "Lie to Me."[4] On April 8, 2012, Pink confirmed she had written a song for Cher's album, and revealed the title to be "I Walk Alone." She further described the contribution as an "honor," and said "I finally feel like a songwriter. And I'm such a fan."[5]
Around the album's release on September 24, 2013, Cher talked about the two songs written by Pink in an interview with online music magazine Radio.com: "These songs, I just loved from five seconds into them. (...) I understood them, and when you hear them, you'll understand why I understood them. They're so personal, but they work for both of us."[6] The album's title is derived from a lyric in the song. In it, Cher sings "There's a gypsy in me that keeps on roaming, and there's an anger as I get closer to the truth."[7]
On March 14, 2014, Tracy Young's "Ferosh Reconstruction Remix" of "I Walk Alone" premiered on Billboard magazine's official website, being serviced to dance clubs and DJs the following week. According to Young, who had previously remixed Cher's "Woman's World," she was excited about the project for three reasons: "One, stating the obvious, working with Cher again. Secondly, I relate to this song lyrically because it echoes where I am at this moment in my life. Lastly, it was so refreshing because I felt this song is in a perfect tempo and it's also one of my favorites on the album."[1]
Critical reception
"I Walk Alone" has received general critical acclaim. John Hamilton from
Track listing
- I Walk Alone (The Remixes) - EP
- "I Walk Alone" (Tracy Young Ferosh Reconstruction) – 6:16
- "I Walk Alone" (Funk Generation H3d Rush Club Mix) – 6:27
- "I Walk Alone" (Jrmx Club Mix) – 6:38
- "I Walk Alone" (Ivan Gomez & Nacho Chapado Club Mix) – 7:01
- "I Walk Alone" (Guy Scheiman Club Mix) – 6:57
- "I Walk Alone" (DJ Laszlo Club Mix) – 6:27
- "I Walk Alone" (Morlando Club Mix) – 5:19
- "I Walk Alone" (Dan Slater Club Mix) – 6:32
- "I Walk Alone" (NovoGain Club Mix) – 8:22
- Other Versions
- 7th Heaven Banging Club Mix - 6:16
Charts
Weekly charts
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References
- ^ a b "Listen to the Ferosh Reconstruction of Cher's "Closer to the Truth" jam". Billboard. 2014-03-14.
- ^ "I Walk Alone (Remixes)". Amazon. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- About.com. By Bill Lamb.
- ^ "Pink writes two songs for Cher's new album and Cher loves them." HitFix, July 19, 2012. By Melinda Newman.
- ^ "Pink talks writing new track for Cher: "It's such an honour"." Digital Spy, August 8, 2012. By Lewis Corner.
- ^ "Cher Video Interview: the Icon on Pink, Gaga, Gay Rights & Her First Album in 12 Years." Radio.com, September 25, 2013. By Jillian Mapes.
- ^ "Cher Tells 'The Truth': Watch Her Talk New Album, P!nk Collab, Miley Cyrus & More." Billboard, September 24, 2013. By Keith Caulfield.
- Idolator, September 24, 2013. By John Hamilton.
- ^ "Cher - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-08.
- ^ "Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart 2014 - Year End". Billboard. Retrieved 9 December 2014.