Prisoner (Love Theme from Eyes of Laura Mars)
"Prisoner (Love Theme from Eyes of Laura Mars)" | ||||
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Single by Barbra Streisand | ||||
from the album Eyes Of Laura Mars | ||||
B-side | "Laura & Neville" | |||
Released | July 1978 | |||
Genre | Pop music | |||
Length | 3:54 | |||
Label | Columbia Records | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Gary Klein | |||
Barbra Streisand singles chronology | ||||
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"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] 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[5] and at number 48 on the Adult Contemporary chart.[6]
Charts[]
Chart (1978) | Peak position |
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Canada Top Singles (RPM)[7] | 48 |
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[8] | 28 |
US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 21 |
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[6] | 48 |
US (Cash Box Top 100)[9] | 35 |
References[]
- ^ "Columbia Pictures is very proud of its association with the creative talent of the music industry…". Billboard (журн). 92 (31). 1980. pp. /. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ^ Jay Warner (2004). "December 25". On this Day in Music History. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 361. ISBN 9780634066931.
- ^ Justin Wyatt (1994). "High Concept and the Development of Marketing". High Concept: Movies and Marketing in Hollywood. University of Texas Press. ISBN 9780292790919.
- ^ "Eyes of Laura Mars, Voice of Barbra Streisand". Billboard (журн). 90 (30). 1980. pp. /. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Barbra Streisand Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Barbra Streisand Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 0014a." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 4649." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ "CASH BOX Top 100 Singles (Week ending SEPTEMBER 23, 1978)". Cash Box. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
Categories:
- 1978 singles
- Barbra Streisand songs
- 1978 songs
- Song recordings produced by Gary Klein (producer)
- Columbia Records singles
- Songs written for films
- 1970s song stubs