Ashley McBryde may be a country music star, but she just proved she can channel any genre solo with only a guitar in hand.
On Saturday, March 28, the Arkansas native, 42, took to Instagram to deliver a stripped-down take of Tommy James & the Shondells’ 1967 pop hit, “I Think We’re Alone Now,” which was later made famous a second time by teen pop sensation Tiffany in 1987.
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“The song stuck in my head today is: ‘I think we’re alone now’ by Tiffany (1987), but also by Tommy James & the Shondells back in 1967. What song is stuck in YOUR head today?” McBryde captioned alongside her video, which features her dressed in head-to-toe denim.
Strumming on her acoustic six-string, McBryde showcases her effortless vocals and signature twang on the track, giving it a countryfied flair in contrast to the Tiffany smash. McBryde threw all of her energy into her on-the-fly take, without the need for a backup band, earning plenty of praise from her followers.
Fans Approve
“Love this 👏,” one person wrote, while another follower added, “Release this PLEASE.”
“Wow, that took me way back in time 😍 thank you,” a third fan wrote.
“I think we’re alone now / There doesn’t seem to be anyone around / I think we’re alone now / The beating of our hearts is the only sound,” McBryde sings throughout the chorus before letting out a slight chuckle.
“I loved that song when I was growing up. Now I’m singing it because it’s stuck in my head. And, it’s kinda creepy. I don’t know. I don’t want to analyze the lyrics. I like that song. It’s a jam. Now it’s in your head. You’re welcome,” McBryde said at the end of the video.
Song History
Written by Ritchie Cordell with contributions from Bo Gentry, “I Think We’re Alone Now” has lived many lives, each of which became a success in its own right. First released in 1967 by Tommy James & the Shondells, the track rose to the No. 4 spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 1987, Tiffany’s version of the track was even bigger, earning her international fame as the song topped the charts in several countries, including the US, UK, and Canada.
The popular song has appeared in films such as Mother’s Day and 10 Cloverfield Lane, and saw a cultural resurgence after its inclusion in the fifth season of Stranger Things.
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