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I Walk Alone is a song by American recording artist Cher and the fourth single from her twenty-fifth studio album, ''Closer to the Truth''. Written by fellow pop singer Pink, who also contributed backing vocals, it was produced for the album by Billy Mann and MachoPsycho. "I Walk Alone" was sent to UK pop radio stations in early 2014 as a promotional single. Simultaneously to the start of Cher's Dressed to Kill Tour, the song got serviced to US dance clubs and radio stations,〔〔"(Cher "I Walk Alone" (Official Single Cover) )." ''Ultimate Music'', by Josep Vinaixa. March 14, 2014.〕 and an extended play featuring nine dance remixes of "I Walk Alone" was released to digital retailers on April 25, 2014.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=I Walk Alone (Remixes) )〕 The song has been praised for its lyrical depth, exploring themes such as self-empowerment and independency. Musically, it showcases a rather experimental sound, mixing elements of both country and dance-pop with instruments such as a banjo alongside EDM beats.〔"(Cher Delivers An Impressively Solid Album )." ''About.com''. By Bill Lamb.〕 It reached No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Songs chart. == Background == Cher first mentioned a collaboration with Pink on June 18, 2012, revealing on her official Twitter that "Alecia wrote two great songs" for her new album, later adding that "Pink is definitely my girl. She's talent. Luv it." Describing "I Walk Alone," she stated that it was both rock and dance and "kicks much ass;" the second song being titled "Lie to Me."〔"(Pink writes two songs for Cher's new album and Cher loves them )." ''HitFix'', July 19, 2012. By Melinda Newman.〕 On April 8, 2012, Pink confirmed she had written a song for Cher's album, and revealed the title to be "I Walk Alone." She further described the contribution as an "honor," and said "I finally feel like a songwriter. And I'm such a fan."〔"(Pink talks writing new track for Cher: "It's such an honour" )." ''Digital Spy'', August 8, 2012. By Lewis Corner.〕 Around the album's release on September 24, 2013, Cher talked about the two songs written by Pink in an interview with online music magazine ''Radio.com'': "These songs, I just loved from five seconds into them. (...) I understood them, and when you hear them, you'll understand why I understood them. They're so personal, but they work for both of us."〔"(Cher Video Interview: the Icon on Pink, Gaga, Gay Rights & Her First Album in 12 Years )." ''Radio.com'', September 25, 2013. By Jillian Mapes.〕 The album's title is derived from a lyric in the song. In it, Cher sings "There's a gypsy in me that keeps on roaming, and there's an anger as I get closer to the truth."〔"(Cher Tells 'The Truth': Watch Her Talk New Album, P!nk Collab, Miley Cyrus & More )." ''Billboard'', September 24, 2013. By Keith Caulfield.〕 On March 14, 2014, Tracy Young's "Ferosh Reconstruction Remix" of "I Walk Alone" premiered on ''Billboard'' magazine's official website, being serviced to dance clubs and DJs the following week. According to Young, who had previously remixed Cher's "Woman's World," she was excited about the project for three reasons: "One, stating the obvious, working with Cher again. Secondly, I relate to this song lyrically because it echoes where I am at this moment in my life. Lastly, it was so refreshing because I felt this song is in a perfect tempo and it's also one of my favorites on the album."〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Listen to the Ferosh Reconstruction of Cher's "Closer to the Truth" jam. )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「I Walk Alone (Cher song)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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