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 | |||
| Length | 3:54 | |||
| Label | Columbia Records | |||
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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] 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,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]
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35 |
References
- ISSN 0006-2510.
- ISBN 9780634066931.
- ISBN 9780292790919.
- ISSN 0006-2510.
- ^ a b "Barbra Streisand Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ 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. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
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