Alone (Jessie Ware song) explained
"Alone" is a song by English singer-songwriter Jessie Ware. It was written by Ware, Sarah Aarons and Kid Harpoon, with production handled by Harpoon and Stint. The song was released through Island Records on 14 September 2017, as the third single from the singer-songwriter's third studio album, Glasshouse (2017).
Background
On 13 September 2017, Ware premiered the song on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show,[1] [2] [3] [4] as Mac's "Hottest Record",[5] alongside the official announcement of the album.[6] [7] "I definitely tried to rush this record, and then I got pregnant. I think by me getting pregnant, it actually made me take stock of what I had and actually realise that I could do better," Ware told Mac.[8] Ware said of the song in a press release: "I'm so happy to be reunited with Kid Harpoon on this one. It's a song about stealing time with your loved one, and longing for the simple declaration that they want the same."[9]
Critical reception
William Connolly of Gay Times felt the song "follows the great success of other new tracks Midnight and Selfish Love".[10] Robin Murray of Clash deemed the song "a silken return, with Jessie's wonderfully soulful voice entwined with some of her most personal songwriting yet".[11] Rob Hakimian of The 405 called it a "sultry song" and "choir-imbued power ballad".[12]
Music video
The official music video for the song premiered on 12 October 2017. It was directed by Charlie Robbins and filmed at Eltham Palace in London.[13]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
- Jessie Ware – songwriting, vocals
- Sarah Aarons – songwriting, background vocals
- Kid Harpoon – songwriting, production, background vocals
- Stint – production, engineering, drums, piano, programming, synthesizer
- Stuart Hawkes – mastering engineering
- Fabiana Palladino – background vocals
- Joy Joseph – background vocals
- Spike Stent – mixing
Release history
Notes and References
- News: Sarah. Montgomery. Listen To Jessie Ware's New Song "Alone". 15 September 2017. The Fader. 13 September 2017.
- News: Ben. Kaye. Jessie Ware announces new album, Glasshouse, shares "Alone": Stream. 15 September 2017. Consequence of Sound. 14 September 2017.
- News: Stephen. Ackroyd. Jessie Ware has shared a brand new track, 'Alone'. 15 September 2017. Dork. 14 September 2017.
- News: Helen. Payne. Jessie Ware Shares New Track Alone And 'Glasshouse' Tracklist, Confirms Spring Tour Dates. 15 September 2017. Stereoboard. 14 September 2017.
- News: Jamie. Milton. Jessie Ware shares 'Alone', reveals 'Glasshouse' tracklisting and 2018 tour dates. 15 September 2017. DIY. 14 September 2017.
- News: Samantha. Maine. Jessie Ware announces new album 'Glasshouse', shares new track. 15 September 2017. NME. 14 September 2017.
- News: Jack. Lowe. Jessie Ware announces new album and shares track "Alone". 15 September 2017. HUH.. 14 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170916012133/http://www.huhmagazine.co.uk/13873/jessie-ware-new-album-new-track-alone. 16 September 2017. dead.
- News: Michelle. Kim. Jessie Ware Shares New Song "Alone": Listen. 15 September 2017. Pitchfork. 13 September 2017.
- News: Christopher. Roberts. Jessie Ware Officially Announces New Album, Shares "Alone". 15 September 2017. Under the Radar. 14 September 2017.
- News: William. Connolly. Jessie Ware announces new album title, release date and live tour. 15 September 2017. Gay Times. 14 September 2017.
- News: Robin. Murray. Listen: Jessie Ware - 'Alone'. 15 September 2017. Clash. 14 September 2017.
- News: Rob. Hakimian. Jessie Ware shares new single 'Alone'. 15 September 2017. The 405. 14 September 2017.
- News: Jessie Ware Shares An Architecturally Gorgeous Video For 'Alone'. 2017-10-12. UPROXX. 2017-10-12. en-US.
- Web site: BBC - Radio 1 - Playlist. Radio 1. 2017-10-07.
