I Think We're Alone Now (12" single)TiffanyiTunes/AAC/256 kbps

In 1987, a young girl by the name of Tiffany Darwish burst onto the music scene with her debut single, "Danny", however, the single failed to make any significant radio impact, and MCA Records decided to send the young singer on a nationwide mall tour in order to promote her debut album.  During the tour, radio stations started to play her cover of Tommy James & the Shondells' song, "I Think We're Alone Now".  MCA Records took note of the popularity of the song and quickly made, "I Think We're Alone Now", the second single from the album, making Tiffany a house-hold name amongst American teenage girls (and some boys).

Tiffany's cover of, "I Think We're Alone Now", peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987.  For its release, MCA Records had the musical arrangement slightly re-worked.  This version (known as the Single Version or 7" Edit) was only made available for purchase on the 12" vinyl single (and some rare 7" singles).  MCA Records released two commercial singles in the US for purchase, the 7" single, which features the b-side, "No Rules" and the 12" single (below).  To date, MCA Records has failed to re-release the radio formatted version for purchase.

The radio cut of the song adds a more pop-rock edge, adding an electric guitar and a heavier emphasis on the percussion.  This version was also used in the music video.

Below is the vinyl rip of the 12" single released in 1987.