Alien (Atlanta Rhythm Section song)
| "Alien" | ||||
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| Single by Atlanta Rhythm Section | ||||
| from the album Quinella | ||||
| B-side | "Southern Exposure" | |||
| Released | August 1981 | |||
| Genre | Southern rock | |||
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| Label | Columbia Records | |||
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| Producer(s) | Buddy Buie | |||
| Atlanta Rhythm Section singles chronology | ||||
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"Alien" is a song by Atlanta Rhythm Section. It was released as a single in 1981 from their album Quinella.[1][2]
The song was the band's final Top 40 hit, peaking at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached the top 20 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary and Rock charts, peaking at No. 16 and No. 18, respectively. Overall, it is their final charted single.[3][4]
Chart performance
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 29 |
| US Billboard Adult Contemporary[6] | 16 |
| US Billboard Top Rock Tracks[7] | 18 |
References
- ^ Moseley, Willie (2018). "The Atlanta Rhythm Section: The Authorized History". Schiffer Publishing. Retrieved January 24, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Alien". Song Facts. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). "The Encyclopedia of Popular Music". Omnibus Press. p. 38. Retrieved January 24, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (1993). "The Guinness who's who of seventies music". Guinness. p. 19. Retrieved January 24, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Alien (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ "Alien (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ "Alien (Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
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