Prisoner of Love (Miami Sound Machine song) explained

Prisoner of Love
Cover:Gloria_Estefan_Prisioner_Of_Love_Single.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Miami Sound Machine
Album:Eyes of Innocence
B-Side:Toda Tuya (Toda Dia Eva Dia De Indio)
Released:September 1984 (Europe)
Recorded:1983–1984
Genre:
Length:3:55
Label:Epic
Producer:Emilio Estefan, Jr.
Prev Title:Dr. Beat
Prev Year:1984
Next Title:I Need a Man
Next Year:1984

"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. The song was written by the band's drummer Enrique "Kiki" Garcia.

Song history

The single was released worldwide following the release of the album with great expectations. The lead single, "Dr. Beat", also written by Enrique Garcia, 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 number 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.

Track listing

7" single
  1. "Prisoner of Love" (Enrique E. Garcia) – 3:55
  2. "I Need Your Love" (Enrique E. Garcia) – 4:33
12" single
  1. "Prisoner of Love (Remix)" (Enrique E. Garcia) – 6:36
  2. "Prisoner of Love (Instrumental)" (Enrique E. Garcia) – 4:45
  3. "Toda Tuya (Todo Dia Eva Dia De Indio)" (Gloria M. Estefan, Jorge Ben) – 4:39