Prisoner of Love (Miami Sound Machine song)
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"Prisoner of Love" was the second single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine on their first English language
album, and eighth overall, Eyes of Innocence
.
" had moderate success, and performed especially well on the dance charts. "Prisoner of Love" was unable to follow the success, debuting on the UK Singles Chart
at only #98 and failing to chart elsewhere. The single was only released in Europe
. In the United States
, "I Need a Man
" was released as the second single.
Japan Vinyl 7" Single (07-5P-352)
Remixes
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
album, and eighth overall, Eyes of Innocence
Eyes of Innocence (Miami Sound Machine album)
Eyes of Innocence is the 8th studio album released by the Miami Sound Machine, and their first English language studio album, released in 1984 .-Album history:This release was the first mainstream release by the Miami Sound Machine...
.
Song history
The single was released worldwide following the release of the album with great expectations. The lead single, "Dr. BeatDr. Beat
"Dr. Beat" is the first international single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their first English language but eighth studio album overall Eyes Of Innocence. The single was released worldwide in 1984 becoming a top success across Europe where the album...
" had moderate success, and performed especially well on the dance charts. "Prisoner of Love" was unable to follow the success, debuting on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
at only #98 and failing to chart elsewhere. The single was only released in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. In the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, "I Need a Man
I Need a Man (Miami Sound Machine song)
"I Need a Man" was the third single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine on their first English language album, and eighth studio album overall, Eyes of Innocence.-Song history:...
" was released as the second single.
Formats and track listings
Europe Vinyl 12" Maxi-Single (A 12.4800)- "Prisoner of Love" (Extended Remix)
- "Prisoner of Love" (Instrumental Version)
- "Toda Tuya (Toda Dia Eva Dia de Indio)" (Album Version)
Japan Vinyl 7" Single (07-5P-352)
- "Prisoner of Love" (Extended Remix)
- "Orange Express" (Album Version)
Charts
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Top Singles Chart | 98 |
Official versions
Original versions- Album Version — 3:55
- Instrumental Version — 4:45
Remixes
- Extended Remix — 6:36
External links
- http://www.myspace.com/gloriaestefanmusic
- http://www.gloriaestefanmexico.com
- http://www.90millas.com
- http://web.archive.org/web/20091027084359/http://www.geocities.com/weslarkins/glorialibre.html