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. In 1999, it was released a second time in remix form together with a cover of the

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". The two releases peaked at number six and number eleven in the UK respectively. Several

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remixes were also released, such as the 'Dubmonsters Mix' and 'Another Groove Mix'. The latter is a mashup with

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Critical reception

Claudia Connell from '' News of the World'' 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". '' News of the World''.

Track listing

#"Be Alone No More" (C&J Radio Mix) – 4:02 #"Be Alone No More" (

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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 –

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– songwriting *

– songwriting * Cutfather & Joe –

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*Joe Belmaati –

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, programming,

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*Tue Röh – Rhodes piano *Bernard Löhr – engineering *Ramus – engineering assistant

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Philip George and Anton Powers version

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, retitled "Alone No More". It debuted at number 4 on the

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and number 1 on the

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. 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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Release history

References

{{authority control 1997 songs 1998 debut singles Songs written by Andrea Martin (musician) Another Level (band) songs Jay-Z songs 2015 singles Philip George (DJ) songs Anton Powers songs Songs written by Ivan Matias Number-one singles in Scotland Song recordings produced by Cutfather & Joe 3 Beat Records singles