Alone (Why Must I Be Alone)
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"Alone (Why Must I Be Alone)" is a popular song written by Morty Craft with lyrics written by Craft's wife, Selma.
Original recordings
Craft, who founded Lance Records, produced the recording of "Alone (Why Must I Be Alone)" by The Shepherd Sisters for the label. It was the only hit for The Shepherd Sisters in the United States, reaching No. 18 on the Billboard chart[1] on November 11, 1957. The Shepherd Sisters' version also charted in the United Kingdom, reaching No. 14.[2]
Four Seasons recording
A remake of the song by The Four Seasons charted in 1964, reaching its peak Billboard Hot 100 position at No. 28,[3] on July 18. "Alone (Why Must I Be Alone)" also went to No. 8 on the Canadian singles chart. It was the act's last hit single on Vee Jay Records, as The Four Seasons had already left the label at the beginning of 1964 in a royalty dispute.
Cover versions
- "Alone" was one of a number of hits for Petula Clark, reaching No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart,[4] before she became famous internationally.
- The song was also subsequently recorded by Tracey Ullman.
- A 1957, version by The Southlanders, reached No. 17 in the UK.
- Saint Motel sampled the original version in their song "Sisters" which appears on their third album, The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.[5]