Prisoner (Love Theme from Eyes of Laura Mars) explained

Prisoner (Love Theme from Eyes of Laura Mars)
Cover:Prisoner (Love Theme from Eyes of Laura Mars).jpg
Type:Single
Artist:Barbra Streisand
Album:Eyes Of Laura Mars
B-Side:Laura & Neville
Released:July 1978
Genre:Pop
Length:3:54
Label:Columbia Records
Producer:Gary Klein
Prev Title:Songbird
Prev Year:1978
Next Title:You Don't Bring Me Flowers
Next Year:1978

"Prisoner (Love Theme from Eyes of Laura Mars)" is a song recorded by American singer Barbra Streisand in 1978 specifically for the film Eyes of Laura Mars.[1]

Overview

The song was written by Karen Lawrence and John DeSautels, and produced by Gary Klein.[2] It was first recorded by Lawrence and DeSautels's band L.A. Jets, released as a single in 1976 and charting at #86 on the Billboard Hot 100. Initially, it was assumed that Streisand would play the main role in the film Eyes of Laura Mars, but she refused the role, limiting herself to recording the song.[3]

The song was released as a single in July 1978 along with a film's soundtracks,[4] the film itself was released in early August. The song peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number 48 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

Notes and References

  1. Columbia Pictures is very proud of its association with the creative talent of the music industry… . . 1980 . 92 . en . 0006-2510.
  2. Book: Jay Warner . December 25 . On this Day in Music History . 2004 . Hal Leonard Corporation . 361 . 9780634066931.
  3. Book: Justin Wyatt . High Concept and the Development of Marketing . High Concept: Movies and Marketing in Hollywood . 1994 . University of Texas Press . 9780292790919.
  4. Eyes of Laura Mars, Voice of Barbra Streisand. . . 1980 . 90 . en . 0006-2510.
  5. Web site: CASH BOX Top 100 Singles (Week ending SEPTEMBER 23, 1978) . . 25 April 2021.