"Prisoner of Love" was the second single released by the American band
Miami Sound Machine
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on their first
English language
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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, Australia and Japan. In the
United States
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, "
I Need a Man" was released as the second single.
Track listing
; 7" single
#"Prisoner of Love" (Enrique E. Garcia) – 3:55
#"I Need Your Love" (Enrique E. Garcia) – 4:33
; 12" single
#"Prisoner of Love (Remix)" (Enrique E. Garcia) – 6:36
#"Prisoner of Love (Instrumental)" (Enrique E. Garcia) – 4:45
#"Toda Tuya (Todo Dia Eva Dia De Indio)" (Gloria M. Estefan, Jorge Ben) – 4:39
Charts
References
{{Gloria Estefan singles
1984 singles
Miami Sound Machine songs
Gloria Estefan songs
Songs written by Enrique Garcia (songwriter)
1984 songs
Epic Records singles