Alive Alone is Mickey Thomas's 1981 album. After joining Jefferson Starship, Thomas was still under contract to record a second solo album. Alive Alone was released shortly after the Jefferson Starship album Modern Times, and Grace Slick's album Welcome to the Wrecking Ball!, but the Thomas album did not enter the Billboard chart.

Cover songs All of the songs on this album were written by other musicians, the majority of which were initially performed by other artists. "She's Got You Running", "Too Much Drama", and "I Don't Wanna Talk About It" are the only original songs.

"Alive Alone" First performed by songwriter Jules Shear's band Jules Shear and the Polar Bears, appearing as a non-album B-Side in 1980.The Smell of Home (EP). Jules Shear and the Polar Bears. New York, New York: CBS Records. 1980. S CBS 8800

"Maybe Tomorrow" Originally from the sophomore album Pity the Rich by rock band Pierce Arrow in 1978.Pity the Rich (album). Pierce Arrow. New York, New York: Columbia Records. 1978. JC 35307

"Following Every Finger" Also performed first by Jules Shear and the Polar Bears, appearing on the band's debut album in 1978.Got No Breeding (album). Jules Shear and the Polar Bears. New York, New York: Columbia Records. 1978. JC 35601

"This Time They Told the Truth" Debuted on singer Z.Z. Hill's 1978 album Let's Make a Deal.Let's Make a Deal (album). Z.Z. Hill. New York, New York: Columbia Records. 1978. JC 35030

"Survivor" Initially performed by Cidny Bullens (then known as Cindy Bullens) in 1978.Desire Wire (album). Cindy Bullens. Los Angeles, California: United Artists Records. 1978. UA-LA933-H

"You're Good With Your Love" From composer Eddie Schwartz's 1981 album No Refuge under the title "Good With Your Love".No Refuge (album). Eddie Schwartz. New York, New York: ATCO Records. 1978. SD 38-141

"Badge" Fourth track from the final album Goodbye by Cream in 1969.Goodbye (album). Cream. New York City, United States: Atco Records. 1969. SD 7001.

Track listing Side A "She's Got You Running" (Andy Goldmark, Jim Ryan) – 4:35 "Alive Alone" (Jules Shear) – 3:19 "Maybe Tomorrow" (Robbie Patton, Jonathan Cain) – 3:35 "Following Every Finger" (Shear) – 3:37 "This Time They Told the Truth" (Frederick Knight) – 4:44

Side B "Survivor" (Cindy Bullens) – 4:08 "You're Good With Your Love" (Eddie Schwartz) – 3:48 "I Don't Wanna Talk About It" (Bret Bloomfield) – 3:59 "Too Much Drama" (Don Henley, Glenn Frey) – 3:33 "Badge" (Eric Clapton, George Harrison) – 4:16

Personnel Mickey Thomas – Vocals George "Chocolate" Perry – Bass Joe Vitale – Drums Don Felder – Guitar

"She's Got You Running" Donny Baldwin – Background Vocals / Drum Programming Paul Harris – Piano Steve Porcaro – Synthesizer Joe Vitale – Arp Mickey Thomas – Tambourine "Alive Alone" Paul Harris – Piano Joe Vitale – Arp / Tambourine "Maybe Tomorrow" Donny Baldwin – Background Vocals Paul Harris – Piano Steve Porcaro – Synthesizer Joe Vitale – Arp "Following Every Finger" Donny Baldwin – Background Vocals Joe Vitale – Marimba / Percussion Paul Harris – Organ The Miami Strings – Strings "This Time They Told the Truth" Julia Tillman Waters – Background Vocals Maxine Willard Waters – Background Vocals Oren Waters – Background Vocals Paul Harris – Piano / Electric Piano Marty Grebb – Solo Saxophone The Miami Strings – Strings "Survivor" Donny Baldwin – Background Vocals Craig Chaquico – Lead Guitar Paul Harris – Piano "You're Good With Your Love" Julia Tillman Waters – Background Vocals Maxine Willard Waters – Background Vocals Oren Waters – Background Vocals Norton Buffalo – Harmonica Paul Harris – Piano Joe Vitale – Synthesizer "I Don't Wanna Talk About It" Chuck Thomas – Background Vocals Sara Thomas – Background Vocals Paul Harris – Piano / Clavinet / Prophet Synthesizer "Too Much Drama" Donny Baldwin – Background Vocals George "Chocolate" Perry – Background Vocals Joe Vitale – Background Vocals Paul Harris – Piano "Badge" Paul Harris – Piano Neal Bonsanti – Alto Saxophone Dan Bonsanti – Tenor Saxophone Cory Lerios – Yamaha CS-80 Synthesizer Roger Homefield – Trombone Ken Faulk – Trumpet

Production Produced by Bill Szymczyk and Allan Blazek for Pandora Productions, Ltd. Engineered by Allan Blazek Mixed by Bruno Manzioni except "I Don't Wanna Talk About It" mixed by Blaze Mastered by Ted Jensen

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