Prisoner of Love
Russ Columbo
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Someone that I belong to Doesn't belong to me Someone who can't be faithful Knows that I have to be Wonder if I am wrong to give her my loyalty Why should I be a lone soul Why can't I be my own soul Alone from night to night you'll find me Too weak to break the chains that bind me I need no shackles to remind me I'm just a prisner of love For one comand I stand and wait now From one who's master of my Fate now I can't escape for it's too late now I'm just a prisoner of love What's the good of my caring if someone is sharing Those arms with me Although she has another I can't have another For I'm not free She's in my dreams awake or sleeping Up on my knees to her I'm creeping My very life is in her keeping I'm just a prisoner of love. Love.
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Written by: ENRIQUE ELIAS GARCIA
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10 facts about this song
Origins"Prisoner of Love" was popularized by singer Russ Columbo in 1931. He co-wrote this song with Clarence Gaskill and Leo Robin.
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Impact on CareerThe success of this song played a significant role in making Russ Columbo a prominent figure in the American music industry during the 1930s.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by numerous artists including Perry Como, Vic Damone, Billy Eckstine, Frank Sinatra, James Brown, and many more.
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Perry Como HitPerry Como's version of the song, released in 1946, landed at number one on Billboard magazine's inaugural "Honor Roll of Hits" chart.
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James Brown RenditionThe song was also a significant hit for James Brown and The Famous Flames in 1963, landing in the Top 20 of Billboard's Pop and R&B charts.
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Movies and TV"Prisoner of Love" has been used in several films and TV shows. It's featured in movies like "Carlito's Way" (1993) and TV series like "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (2017).
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LyricsThe song is a ballad of unrequited love. The lyrics convey intense emotions of a man who feels ‘imprisoned’ by his love, demonstrating the theatrical and dramatic aspects of pop songs in the early 20th century.
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Song RecognitionIn 1958, the song "Prisoner of Love" received recognition from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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Tragic DeathDespite Russ Columbo's rising fame and success, his life and career were cut short when he died tragically at age 26 in an accidental shooting.
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LegacyAlthough "Prisoner of Love" was first popularized close to a century ago, it continues to be recognized as a classic, frequently included in compilation albums featuring greatest hits of the early 20th century.
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