"Be Alone No More" is the debut single by British R&B vocal quartet Another Level, released on 16 February 1998. It is from their eponymous debut album (1998), and features American rapper

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. The song was written by Steven Dubin, Andrea Martin and Ivan Matias. In 1999, it was released a second time in remix form together with a cover of the Simply Red song " Holding Back the Years". The two releases peaked at number six and number eleven in the UK respectively. Several UK garage

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es were also released, such as the 'Dubmonsters Mix' and 'Another Groove Mix'. The latter is a mashup with Double 99's "

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Critical reception

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'' declared "Be Alone No More" "a superb debut single which blends hip-hop and R&B with sophisticated, soulful harmonies."Connell, Claudia (22 February 1998). " Single review; The Goss The Biz". ''

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Track listing

#"Be Alone No More" (C&J Radio Mix) – 4:02 #"Be Alone No More" ( Blacksmith Skate & Roll Mix) – 5:28 #"Be Alone No More" (Another Groove Mix) – 6:10 #"Be Alone No More" (Blacksmith's R'n'B Radio Rub) – 6:21

Personnel

*Steven Dubin – songwriting * Andrea Martin – songwriting * Ivan Matias – songwriting * Cutfather & Joe – production *Joe Belmaati – keyboard, programming, engineering *Tue Röh –

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*Bernard Löhr – engineering *Ramus – engineering assistant

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Philip George and Anton Powers version

In 2015, "Be Alone No More" was covered by British producers Philip George and Anton Powers, retitled "Alone No More". It debuted at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, number 1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart and number 1 on the Scottish Singles Chart. It was released on 2 October 2015 as a digital download in the UK through

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Background

Powers had been toying with the idea of remixing "Be Alone No More" for several years before meeting George who suggested it be a good idea. They then covered the song, with George producing the single and Powers singing the lyrics.

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Alone No More" was first released onto YouTube on 10 September 2015 at a total length of three minutes and three seconds.

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References

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