[2] It was released in 1983 as the second and final single from the band's seventh studio album Passionworks.

The song was written by Jonathan Cain, best known as a member of the rock band Journey.

"Allies" was the final single released by Heart on the Epic Records label.

Billboard Hot 100, and stands as Heart's lowest-charting U.S. single along with "Unchained Melody."

The band rebounded two years later, finding their biggest success yet as they joined Capitol Records.