[1] Written by Clémenceau herself, the French version of "Solitaire" concerned a recluse who shuts himself away from a world moving toward nuclear war.

The verses begin low and restrained, with the melody's theme repeated in ever-higher variations throughout the pre-chorus and chorus, climaxing in three high, sustained belts of "Solitaire".

The song's dramatic, theatrical style and range was a vocal showcase, and it was not uncommon for talent show contestants such as those on Star Search to tackle "Solitaire".

"Solitaire" was promoted with an elaborately produced music video depicting the song's narrative: after her neglectful boyfriend leaves her, Branigan is shown recording at a studio and apparently occupied with the trappings of fame and career but spending her free time lonely.

Diane Warren not only added English lyrics to Martine Clemenceau's song but she cowrote the magnificent 'Silent Partners' released by Laura in 1984.

Also in 1983, Hungarian female singer Kati Kovács recorded her rendition of the song, using the lyrics from the Branigan version, that appeared on the album Super Hits.