Watch Brian Protheroe discuss the lasting impact of his 1974 hit and its recent reimagining by Paul Weller:
To mark its enduring popularity, a remastered vinyl reissue of the original Pinball album was released in August 2025. Brian Protheroe Pinball
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. Watch Brian Protheroe discuss the lasting impact of