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“Prisoner” by Sheila is a sleek, disco‑infused pop track from her 1981 album “Little Darlin’,” recorded under her Sheila & B. Devotion persona before she returned to simply using Sheila. The song’s lyrics tell the story of a woman caught in the emotional grip of a relationship that feels more like captivity than love. Over a pulsing bassline, shimmering strings, and tight rhythm guitar, she delivers a mix of vulnerability and defiance, confessing her longing while recognising the control her partner holds over her. The production carries the hallmarks of early ’80s European disco—polished, dance‑floor‑ready, and tinged with a cinematic sense of drama.

By the time “Prisoner” was released, Sheila (born Annie Chancel) was already a household name in France, having reinvented herself multiple times since her yé‑yé teen idol days in the 1960s. Her late‑’70s collaboration with Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of Chic had brought her international disco hits like “Spacer,” and while “Prisoner” didn’t match that global impact, it showcased her ability to adapt to changing musical trends. The track’s English‑language release was part of a deliberate push to expand her audience beyond the Francophone world, tapping into the UK’s appetite for sophisticated disco‑pop. Though it only had modest chart success in Britain, it became a cult favourite among fans of continental disco. Sheila’s polished TV performances of the song, complete with choreographed routines and glittering stage outfits, cemented its place as a stylish, if underrated, entry in her catalogue.

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