On This Day: July 11, 1987 – Alone by Heart Became the Number One Song in America

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On This Day: July 11, 1987 – Alone by Heart Became the Number One Song in America.

On this day July 11, 1987, Alone by Heart became the number one song in America. The power ballad held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 through July 31 and also reached number one in Canada. The song marked one of the biggest hits of the band’s career and showcased the powerful vocals of Ann Wilson paired with a dramatic and emotional arrangement.

Released from their album Bad Animals, Alone helped cement Heart’s place in the late 80s rock scene. With its soaring chorus, polished...

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