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

Brian Protheroe on the eternal life of his 1974 hit “Pinball” Word In Your Ear YouTube• Aug 16, 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. "Pinball" is the debut single and signature song