Upon its release, "Pinball" reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart.
Brian Protheroe - 'Pinball' - Singer, Songwriter, Actor - Apple Podcasts Brian Protheroe Pinball
"Pinball" is the debut single and signature song of British actor and musician Brian Protheroe, released in . A cult classic of the 70s, it is known for its laid-back, atmospheric folk-rock sound and its vivid, autobiographical lyrics depicting a bohemian, somewhat disheveled life in London. Origin and Background Upon its release, "Pinball" reached number 22 on
The song has seen a significant revival in 2025 due to a high-profile cover: Origin and Background The song has seen a
Brian Protheroe on the eternal life of his 1974 hit “Pinball” Word In Your Ear YouTube• Aug 16, 2025
To mark its enduring popularity, a remastered vinyl reissue of the original Pinball album was released in August 2025.
Protheroe wrote the song while living in a friend's flat in Covent Garden . At the time, he was primarily working as an actor and wrote the song after being signed by Chrysalis Records based on music he performed in a play.