is the fifth single by Japanese singer/songwriter

Chisato Moritaka (born 11 April 1969) is a Japanese pop singer who also is notable as a songwriter. She is affiliated with Up-Front Create, a subsidiary of the Up-Front Group.

. The lyrics were written by Chisato Moritaka, the music was composed and arranged by Shinji Yasuda. The single was released by

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on October 25, 1988.

Music video

The music video features Moritaka walking on her way home after work. During her commute, she rents a VHS copy of ''

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'' (which she also starred in) and buys a

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meal. Upon arriving in her apartment, she has her dinner and watches the movie before looking at a ring in a jar, which is presumably an engagement ring from a former boyfriend.

Chart performance

"Alone" peaked at No. 25 on

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's singles chart and sold 26,000 copies.

Other versions

"Alone" was remixed for the 1989 greatest hits album '' Moritaka Land''. Moritaka re-recorded the song and uploaded the video on her

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channel on December 19, 2014. This version is also included in Moritaka's 2015 self-covers DVD album ''Love Vol. 8''.

Track listing

Personnel

* Chisato Moritaka – vocals * Naoki Suzuki – synthesizer programming * Shinji Yasuda – backing vocals

Charts

References

External links

* * * {{authority control 1988 singles 1988 songs Songs in Japanese Chisato Moritaka songs Songs with lyrics by Chisato Moritaka Warner Music Japan singles