I Think We're Alone Now
| "I Think We're Alone Now" | ||||
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US single picture sleeve | ||||
| Single by Tommy James and the Shondells | ||||
| from the album I Think We're Alone Now | ||||
| B-side | "Gone, Gone, Gone" | |||
| Released | January 1967 | |||
| Recorded | December 24, 1966 | |||
| Studio | Allegro, New York City | |||
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| Length | 2:08 | |||
| Label | Roulette | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ritchie Cordell | |||
| Producer(s) | Ritchie Cordell | |||
| Tommy James and the Shondells singles chronology | ||||
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| "I Think We're Alone Now" on YouTube | ||||
"I Think We're Alone Now" is a song written and composed by Ritchie Cordell that was first recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells. It was a major hit for the group, reaching number 4 on the US Hot 100 in April 1967. It finished at No. 12 on Billboard magazine's year-end singles chart for 1967.
The song has been covered several times by other artists, most notably by Tiffany in 1987. The Tiffany recording reached number 1 on the charts of various countries including the US, UK, Canada, and New Zealand. Other cover versions have also charted, including those by the Rubinoos (number 45 US, 1977) and Girls Aloud (number 4 UK, 2006).