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"Alice" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne from the Alice in Wonderland film soundtrack Almost Alice (2010). It was released to radio as the lead single from the soundtrack on 27 January 2010, by Buena Vista Records. The song was solely written by Lavigne, whilst production was helmed by Butch Walker. An extended version of the song was featured as a hidden track on Lavigne's fourth studio album Goodbye Lullaby (2011). According to Lavigne, she is a big fan of the story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and she was greatly inspired by the 2010 film's imagery when she wrote the song.
"Alice" received mixed reviews from music critics. Some reviewers praised the lyrics and darker nature of the song, while others criticized Lavigne's vocals in the chorus. In the United States, the song peaked at number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Internationally, the song was a top 40 hit in six countries. The song was particularly successful in Japan, where it peaked at number four on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 weekly chart and number 47 on the year-end chart. It was also certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). "Alice" was first performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and was regularly performed during Lavigne's Black Star Tour (2011–2012).
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