A Prisoner of the Past

"A Prisoner of the Past" is a single by English pop band Prefab Sprout, released by Kitchenware Records on 21 April 1997. It was the lead single from Andromeda Heights, the band's first studio album in seven years. Frontman Paddy McAloon wrote the song in 1989, inspired by the work of Phil Spector. Upon release, the song received critical acclaim and reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart. It remains the band's final top 40 hit to date.

"A Prisoner of the Past"
Single by Prefab Sprout
from the album Andromeda Heights
Released21 April 1997
Recorded1997
GenrePop
Length5:03 (album version) 3:51 (single edit)
LabelKitchenware
Songwriter(s)Paddy McAloon
Producer(s)Paddy McAloon, Calum Malcolm
Prefab Sprout singles chronology
"I Remember That"
(1993)
"A Prisoner of the Past"
(1997)
"Electric Guitars"
(1997)
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