Prisoner of Love (Miami Sound Machine song)

"Prisoner of Love"
Single by Miami Sound Machine
from the album Eyes of Innocence
B-side	"Toda Tuya (Toda Dia Eva Dia De Indio)"
Released	September 1984 (Europe)
Format	Vinyl 7" Single Vinyl 12" Maxi-Single
Recorded	1983-1984
Genre	Dance-pop
Length	3:55
Label	Epic
Songwriter(s)	Enrique Garcia
Miami Sound Machine singles chronology
"Dr. Beat" (1984) "Prisoner of Love" (1984) "I Need a Man" (1984)
"Dr. Beat" (1984) "Prisoner of Love" (1984) "I Need a Man" (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 and lead songwriter 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 #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.

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